Head Chef Cook
Resume:
Alphonso Thompson
Pensacola, FL
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Professional Cook, compassionate about creating unique, delicious dishes using extensive knowledge of culinary sciences and flavor.
Work Experience
Cook
Angelena's Ristorante Italiano - Pensacola, FL
March 2019 to Present
• Under the direction of Head Chef, execute an array of three-course meals for +200 guests on a daily basis while achieving over 95% satisfaction rate for 3 consecutive years
• Commended for maintaining food, storage areas, and assigned station clean according to industry and restaurant standards, receiving "Cook of the Month" 7 times.
• Modernized menu by suggesting addition of 2 new items and removal of 3 outdated dishes, which Head Chef adopted, attracting younger crowd to establishment. Cook
Hilton Pensacola Beach - Pensacola Beach, FL
July 2017 to October 2018
Portion, arrange, garnish food according to recipes or personal judgement or experience Consult with supervisory staff to plan menus, taking into consideration cost and special event needs Season, portion foods according to personal judgement or recipes Utility duties
Cook
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - Pensacola, FL
April 2013 to March 2017
Season and cook food according to personal judgement using various kitchen equipment and utensils Ensure freshness of food and ingredients, by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, rotating stock
Coordinate and supervise work of kitchen staff
Utility duties
Prep Cook
Western, Ltd
June 2013 to June 2015
• Prepared ingredients within 150-seat Italian restaurant following restaurant procedures, chef's instructions, and recipe specifications while reducing food waste by 15%
• Trained 6 junior prep cooks in food preparation, safety, sanitation, and stocking and setting up stations
Education
Liberal Studies
Pensacola State College - Pensacola, FL
December 2016
Skills
• Precision and efficiency in preparing, cooking, and garnishing wide range of dishes: Advanced Outstanding knowledge of cooking methods, techniques, and equipment: Advanced Cooking: None
• Cooking Experience
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