Benjamin Brown

Washington, DC *****

ad4qr4@r.postjobfree.com

+1-202-***-****

Line cook with 6 years of experience in American BBQ and Japanese cuisine. Expertise in creating seasoned rubs and spices as well as following recipes and presentation with a keen attention to detail. Demonstrated skills in improving cooking processes and reducing food waste cost. Culinary professional committed to cooking and service excellence with an appetite for learning new recipes to increase revenue and customer satisfaction. Work Experience

Special Police Officer

Condor Consulting Services - Washington, DC

October 2023 to Present

• Writing daily report of the activity and what was seen during my patrol.

• Taking pictures and detailing how everything looks for my shift.

• Reporting to my supervisor about any suspicious activity and issues during my shift.

• Insuring property is safe and secure.

• Relaying any information if needed to property management about tenants. Line Cook

Aramark - Washington, DC

October 2022 to November 2023

· Oversaw daily inventory and restocking needs, adjusting order schedule to reduce weekly food waste by 28%.

· Executed preparing, smoking, and grilling pork and beef, mastering the art of open-flame cooking.

· Prepared all food items in an 83-seat American Bar-B-Que restaurant with lunch and dinner services.

· Supervised and trained 8-person kitchen staff on proper food preparation and handling procedures specializing in company recipes, plate presentation, and safety standards.

· Reorganized cooking procedures, resulting in improved food preparation, and a 19% reduction in wait times.

· Produced 300+ weekly high-quality American BBQ entrees for a busy restaurant and event center, including seafood, and poultry.

· Operated with 0 instances of tardiness or negative counseling for unprofessional behavior or appearance.

Special Police Officer

RoeHouse Protective Services - Washington, DC

May 2023 to August 2023

Daily Report about what I observed and details on what was seen during my patrol. Doing my rounds every hour, taking pictures and detailing what was going on while doing my rounds. Communicating with my fellow officers on what was observed and reporting to my supervisor about the activity that was seen. Every hour during my patrol of the property. Electrical Apprentice

First Place Construction

May 2019 to September 2021

· Worked under the direction of electrician to select tools, perform troubleshooting and repair work for malfunctioning equipment, maintain inventory, and submit reports 3 times a week.

· Completed defective product documentation and safety training and adhered to safety procedures to contribute to a decrease of on-site injuries by 9%.

· Installed, maintained, and repaired equipment and parts under the supervision and evaluation of licensed electrician with accurate work 94% of the time.

· Demonstrated 100% accountability by arriving early and prepared to work as noted in evaluations.

· Read blueprints, working with crews to minimize miscommunication and errors by 15%.

Food Preparation Worker

Compass Group USA - Washington, DC

June 2017 to May 2019

· Prepared and followed exact recipes while conducting food safety and sanitation methods for a 102- seat restaurant.

· Analyzed food storage to ensure optimal freshness, helping reduce spoilage by 16%.

· Managed and tracked ingredients, rotating stock to reduce seasonal food costs by 13%.

· Verified proper portion sizes and assembled ingredients required for the standard recipes.

· Maintained inventory with basic and critical items throughout the shift, ensuring customer satisfaction scores of 95%.

· Ensured high-quality food preparation following recipe specifications for restaurant.

· Organized 6 workstations, reducing stress and turnover, and boosting efficiency by 33 seconds per customer.

Dishwasher

Shouk - Washington, DC

June 2016 to June 2017

· Washed all service ware, including dishes, glassware, silverware, and serving utensils according to established policies, using the proper cleaning chemicals.

· Organized 100% of kitchenware, including equipment, pots, pans, and cooking utensils, following procedures.

· Assisted waitstaff with serving food and busing tables to minimize wait times for customers, increasing customer satisfaction by 21%.

· Ensured work areas were clean and uncluttered for 8-person kitchen staff.

· Established strong workflow, ensuring 0 instances of backlogged dishes. Food Runner

Bar Deco - Washington, DC

January 2015 to June 2016

· Obtained and maintained a working knowledge of all food menus including carryout and catering menus.

· Responsible for the flow of the line: received orders from wait staff, relayed them to the kitchen, monitored progress and ensured that the kitchen puts out the dishes according to the ticket’s specifications.

· Cleared, cleaned and set-up tables, chairs, linens, glasses and silverware for service in an unobtrusive manner and greeted guests according to company standards to ensure superior service.

· Consistently provided professional, friendly, and engaging service.

· Worked harmoniously and professionally with co-workers and supervisors.

· Maintained discretion and confidentiality, including matters relating to guests, staff, the restaurant, and the company.

· Breakdown, cleaned and set-up side stations and back of house areas.

· Kept the bar area clean and organized.

Education

Adult program

Skills

• Kitchen experience

• Process improvement

• Bussing

• Blueprint reading

• Cleaning

• QuickBooks

• Microsoft Office (MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook)

• Business Development

• Cooking

• Food safety

• Culinary experience

• Food Processing

• Organizational skills

• Equipment repair

• Time Management

• Electrical experience

• Project Management

• Food preparation

• Construction

• Food handling

• Customer service

• Leadership

• Active SPO license

• Banquet Experience

• Catering

Certifications and Licenses

SPO LICENSE

Food Handler Certification

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