Customer Service Chef
Resume:
Isaiah Martinez
Wyoming, MI *****
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Professional Summary
Talented kitchen leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus, efficiency and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations. Experienced with American and Italian cuisine, sourcing ingredients, controlling budgets and boosting restaurant profiles. Excellent customer service skills.
Highly motivated.
Hard working and reliable.
Management skills.
Skills
Budgeting and Cost Control
Team Leadership
Food Preparation and Safety
Food Spoilage Prevention
Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
Sanitation guidelines
Made-to-order meals
Steady food flows
Problem-solving
Employee training and development
Hospitality service expertise
Effective communications
Equipment Maintenance
New hire training
Work History
June 2016 to Current
New Beginnings Restaurant Grandville, MI
Chef
Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs.
Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
Properly handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
Inventoried food, ingredient and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
Supervised and enhanced work of my team.
Oversaw grill, stove and oven and cleaned all equipment after every shift.
Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
July 2015 to October 2018
Palermo Pizza Wyoming, MI
Chef
Properly handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
Implemented successful cross-marketing strategies such as food and wine pairings.
Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
Oversaw grill, stove and oven and cleaned all equipment after every shift.
Education
March 2020 Lee High School Wyoming, Mi.
High School Diploma
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