Head Cook Sous Chef

Marwin Bravo

609-***-**** **************@*****.***

Hamilton, NJ

EDUCATION

Instituto Normal Mixto de Occidente San Marcos, Guatemala

School of Elementary Education October 1985

Relevant courses: Statistics Accounting Chemistry Child Psychology Biology Calculus

Thesis: How to Improve Adult Education

JOB EXPERIENCE

Cheesecake Factory Lawrenceville NJ

Head Cook Sept 2019-Dec 2021

●Provided quality service, carefully crafted meals during high volume periods according to standard and time constraints

●Anticipated and communicated customer and coworker needs by constantly evaluating environment and cues

●Served as a liaison and translator for Spanish-speaking customers and fellow coworkers

Outback Steakhouse Fairless Hills, PA

Broiler Cook Feb 2014-Dec 2018

●Prepared various types of steaks at different temperatures according to customer needs and restaurant standards

●Trained fellow co-workers by positively enforcing habits through respectful and encouraging coaching

●Communicated and collaborated with multiple stations in order to ensure customer orders were received on time

Mercer County Community College Trenton, NJ

Sous Chef Aug 2012-Apr 2015

●Prepared multiple food orders for students under high demand while following food policy and safety procedures

●Taught prospective student-chefs the basics of food preparation, organization, and time management as it pertains to the culinary arts

●Negotiated and budgeted with local vendors to ensure the kitchen had the best quality meats, poultry, seafood, vegetables, bread, etc.

●Devised a myriad of entree combinations for everyday lunch and dinner specials under Chef Jorge Maldonado’s supervision

Schlumberger-Princeton Technology Center Princeton Junction, NJ

Technician LV I, II, III, IV Jun 2004- Apr 2011

●Built missile detectors from raw materials, via experimentation while following key technical procedures

●Performed troubleshooting on blueprints to diagnose product, process, or program defects, and repair them

●Collected data from MAG Pro (confidential system) in order to collect evidence for experiments

●Created petroleum detectors and epoxy to manufacture bullets

Triumph Brewing Company Princeton, NJ

Head Cook Mar 1996- Jan 1999

●Managed and planned the organization and preparation of lunch time meals

●Supervised 12 kitchen staff members during lunch time while cooking at the saute station and ensuring meals were served at an appropriate time

●Dedicated time to prepare soups, pasta, fish filets, meat, sauces, poultry, greens for salads, dessert for the night crew

●Communicated with waitress staff regarding customer satisfaction, needs, and special requests

Princeton University: Ivy Club Colonial Club Tiger Inn Princeton, NJ

Preparation Cook Sept 1996-June 1998

●Prepared breakfast, lunch, and dinner for over 125 students

●Assisted staff in charge of maintenance, soups, bread

●Maintained cleanliness as it pertains to Princeton sanitary and food policies

SKILLS

●Languages: English [Native language], Spanish [Native language], and Italian [Beginner]

●Computer: Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, Access 4.6, Electronic Filing, MAG PRO, VIPRS NJ

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