PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
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**** **** ****** **., *, West palm beach, Florida 33407, 561-***-****, *****.*********@*****.*** Talented Chef skilled at completing daily assignments and contributing to team success. Always willing to take on any task. Adapts quickly to new needs and policies. Reliable candidate ready to take on challenges in a position using problem-solving and task prioritization skills to help team succeed.
Dependable employee seeking opportunity to expand skills and contribute to company success. Considered hardworking, ethical, and detail-oriented.
Stays on top of demands in fast-paced environments by effectively using slow periods. Maintains organized, clean and safe work areas with diligent attention to important details. Talented Chef and ware house worker skilled at completing daily assignments and contributing to team success. Always willing to take on any task. Adapts quickly to new needs and policies. Materials staging Shipment packing Order management Inventory control Shipment preparation Cleaning and sanitizing Merchandise collection Warehouse support Coordination Time management Recordkeeping Analytical thinking
Planning Quality assurance Ability To Learn
Storage Organization Friendly And Courteous
Waiter November 2007 - October 2008
Pei Wei Stuart, FL
Memorized menu offerings and ingredients, including seasonal items and daily specials. Recorded guests' food and drink orders using hand-held devices. Answered questions about menu selections and ingredients, and provided food recommendations. Engaged well with customers to arrange seating and take orders. Worked assigned tables to refill beverages and tend to additional requests. Followed industry standards for food handling safety and sanitation. Provided guest checks and processed payments for cash and credit transactions. Crew Chef April 2010 - November 2010
Wycliffe Golf & Country Club West palm beach, FL Maximized productivity and minimized waste through effective supervision of food preparation and production areas.
Promoted healthy dining options to meet diner needs, business standards and [State] regulations. Protected staff and guests with fully enforced safety and sanitary practices. Met demanding delivery time lines by effectively managing all stations. Assisted executive chef with supervising and coordinating culinary activities for multiple on-site dining C
venues with formal, casual, and bistro themes.
Matched food orders with expected demand to minimize risk of spoilage. Instructed cooks or other workers in preparation, cooking, garnishing, and presentation of food. Maintained team productivity with effective training and continuous monitoring. Monitored sanitation practices to ensure employees followed standards and regulations. Executive Chef February 2011 - February 2012
Roxy's Pub West palm beach, FL
Protected diners by implementing and enforcing food safety, sanitation, and hygiene policies. Met operational, financial, and service goals consistently based on skilled staffing assessments and adjustments.
Improved kitchen operations by offering skilled leadership and guidance to staff. Boosted staff performance by continuously monitoring activities and stepping in to handle problems. Kept kitchen equipment properly maintained and monitored usage to prevent breakdowns. Kept team strong and ready to handle customers' needs, including interviewing, hiring, and training all new kitchen staff.
Coordinated work of [Number] cooks to deliver prompt, fresh, and high-quality dishes to customers. Oversaw [Number]+ meals per week, planning all menus, developing specials, and outlining plating instructions for cooks.
Monitored stock of food items, supplies and equipment, placing orders to restore optimal levels. Incorporated new recipes by marketing offerings and training staff on correct cooking techniques. Instructed cooks or other workers in preparation, cooking, garnishing, and presentation of food. Brought new employees up to speed quickly through close mentoring. Monitored sanitation practices to ensure employees followed standards and regulations. Supervised and coordinated activities of cooks or workers engaged in food preparation. Maintained team productivity with effective training and continuous monitoring. Kept customers interested with high-quality food and seasonal offerings. Matched food orders with expected demand to minimize risk of spoilage. Controlled costs with strong oversight of supply use and food portioning. Estimated amounts and costs of required supplies such as food and ingredients. Priced items correctly by analyzing market, cooking labor and materials costs. Inspected foods throughout each shift, verifying quality and attractiveness of each plate. Food Prep Cook January 1986 - April 1986
Pirates Loft Stuart, Fl
Kept kitchen stocked and stations ready, using pre-opening hours to fully prepare for each day's work. Sorted, washed, and stored ingredients in optimal arrangements for easy use during busy periods. Worked with other kitchen staff to ensure timely delivery of food. Maintained kitchen cleanliness by collecting trash, cleaning up spills, and handling routine cleaning tasks. Assisted staff with meeting customer demands by preparing sauces, garnishes, and pre-made items such as salads.
Helped fast-paced kitchen run smoothly by following instructions and handling all prep work for expected daily demand.
Prepared side dishes, including Salads,oyster,crabs,fish and sauces. Assisted Chefs in cooking tasks.
EDUCATION
Memorized menu dishes and prepared ingredients ahead of time. Washed and sanitized kitchen equipment, counters, and equipment[Type] surfaces. Prepared ingredients for meals, including Sauces and [seafood]. Prepared multiple orders simultaneously.
Cleaned and sanitized kitchen surfaces and equipment to prevent cross-contamination in alignment with safe food handling guidelines.
Washed and cut produce and garnishes.
Regulated temperature of cooking and heating equipment, verifying proper cooking and storage temperatures.
Warehouse Assistant February 2016 - June 2016
Martin Correctional Stuart, Fl
Contributed to warehouse cleanliness, sweeping, mopping, and disposing of trash. Assisted with speedy deliveries by quickly pulling and staging materials. Supported record-keeper accuracy with timely system updates and reports on any discrepancies. Met performance targets by quickly loading and unloading delivery trucks. Upheld strict safety requirements, operating equipment correctly, wearing protective gear, and removing safety hazards.
Processed [Number]+ incoming returns each day, inspecting and documenting contents. Transported loads up to [Number] pounds using forklift's, pallet jacks, and other assistive equipment. Prepared items for storage, sales and shipment with proper staging and tagging. Verified shipments by checking received items against invoices. Streamlined storage areas by removing excess and obsolete stock. Supported efficient sales floor restocking, palletize and moving groups of boxes to merchandise aisles. Managed incoming stock, including inspecting and documenting merchandise. Kept tool rooms, supply rooms, and other warehouse spaces organized for easy access. Half G.E.D
Martin County Correctional Institution, Stuart, Fl