Chef Food

Lenny Molina

* ******* *** ****** **** NJ *****

Tel: 201-***-**** E-Mail: ***********@***.***

OBJECTIVE: Seeking a management position that will challenge my exceptional culinary skills in a restaurant or reputable F&B Group.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

10 years experience with kitchen operations and staff supervision

• Hands-on experience in food preparation, following recipes and preparation techniques

• Well versed in assigning responsibilities to culinary staff

• Comprehensive knowledge of setting deadlines ensuring the timely completion of work

• Experience with preparing and organizing banquet as well as restaurant meals

WORK EXPERIENCE

Event Chef Creative Edge Events Jun-18-pres

• Execute and plate hors d’oeuvre for cocktails, to seated a la cart dishes for private events • Inspect the commissary delivery for all food items

Sous Chef The High Line Hotel Feb 17-May 18

• work hand in hand with executive chef in all aspect of kitchen • set schedules for employees

• prepare menus for different banquet events

Sous Chef The Skylark March 15-Feb 17

• Ensure food preparation procedures for quality, uniformity and accurateness • Responsible of supervising kitchen team during service

• Help with the planning of menus and meals

• Assist and support the executive chef in routine and additional tasks

Sous Chef/Lead Chef Stephen STARR Events NYC Jan 15- May 15

• Managed and directed kitchen personnel in to their individual tasks.

• Supervise the preparation and service of food/events.

• Execute and plate hors d’oeuvre for cocktails, to seated a la cart dishes for private events • Inspect the commissary delivery for all food items

Sous Chef Barraca Restaurant – West Village, NYC Nov 14 – Jan 15 • Supervise the preparation and service of food

• Rotate products to avoid spoilage

• Monitor food expenditure

• Assist executive chef, pick and train kitchen personnel

Banquet JR Sous Chef Dream Hotel – NYC, NY Aug 2013 – Nov 2014

• Ensured that all food served is arranged properly and met quality standards

• Gave instructions to cooking workers on fine points of cooking

• Maintained hygiene standards of kitchen and equipment

• Directed and instructed kitchen personnel in their individual tasks

Senior Banquet Cook Trump Soho NYC, NY Sep 2010- June 2013

• Provided guidance and support to all kitchen staff

• Observed employees engaged in portioning, preparing, and garnishing • Reviewed delivered product and ensured appropriate storage

• Ensured that all kitchen work is completed within given timeline

• Perform product inventory

EDUCATION

Hudson County Community College.

CERTIFICATIONS

• Serve Safe

• NYC DOH Food Handlers cert

A.A.S Culinary Arts 2011

SPECIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Good communication organizational and management skills

• Bilingual: Fluent in English, Spanish

• Ability to resolve conflicts efficiently

• Attention to detail – Ability to quickly discover and resolve problems

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