John Newman

Philadelphia, PA adu7df@r.postjobfree.com

Excellent communication and detail-oriented skills. All food safety guidelines are understood, and you are able to complete tasks quickly. Create, develop, and implement cost-cutting and efficiency-enhancing initiatives. During peak hours, you have the ability to maintain a positive attitude and a great sense of humor. Large-scale events, as well as intimate gourmet dining and afternoon tea services, are all areas of expertise. Worked with Chef Bernard Talley who has extensive experience in food preparation and restaurant management. Assemble and mentor teams in a collaborative work environment to meet and exceed expectations. Menu planning

Effective communications

Steady food flows

Utensils and equipment

Recipes and menu planning

Signature dish creation

Baking and broiling skills

Performance assessments

Order delivery practices

Problem-solving

Team Leadership

Food preparation

Payroll and scheduling

Customer service

Food plating and presentation

Equipment maintenance

Food spoilage prevention

Culinary Arts - Associate of Applied Science - 2020 Community College of Philadelphia - Main Campus - Philadelphia, PA Also obtained a Proficiency Certification

Food Services Management - Certificate of Completion - 2010 Philabundance Community Kitchen - Philadelphia, PA I received a Completion Certification and ServSafe Certification First Aid/CPR Certified

ServSafe

American Culinary Federation

National Black Chef Association

Kitchen Chef - May, 2021 to Present

Aramark Corporation HQ - Philadelphia, PA

Kept track of line processes to ensure that quality, quantity, and presentation remained consistent.

Am in charge of all kitchen operations on a daily basis. Ensuring that all health and safety regulations are followed

Was in charge of the grill, stove, and oven, as well as cleaning all of the equipment after each shift

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

SKILLS

EDUCATION

CERTIFICATIONS

AFFILIATIONS

WORK HISTORY

cleaning all of the equipment after each shift.

Sanitized counters and utensils used in the preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs using proper

cleaning techniques.

Made meals from scratch using authentic, well-known recipes that drew customers back to the restaurant time and time again.

Lead Chef - May, 2020 to March, 2021

Wesley Enhanced Living Burholme - Philadelphia, PA Prepare breakfast, lunch, and

Kept track of line processes to ensure that quality, quantity, and presentation remained consistent.

Keeping the environment clean (surfaces and floors) Advise kitchen staff on new cooking techniques and equipment.

Addressed dietary restrictions and food sensitivities by creating dishes that suited the needs and preferences of my customers.

Checked for compliance in the preparation of menu

items and special requests from customers.

Do the prep work for the dishes that I make.

Line Cook - September, 2019 to February, 2020

Manayunk Brewing Company - Philadelphia, PA

Advise kitchen staff on new cooking techniques and equipment.

Ensuring that all health and safety regulations are followed

Handled and stored food properly to avoid illness and cross-contamination.

Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, well- known recipes to generate repeat business.

I'm cleaning up my workstation.

Made meals from scratch using authentic, well-known recipes that drew customers back to the restaurant time and time again.

Restocked all food items to ensure that the cooks had all of the ingredients they needed for service

throughout the shift.

Legacy Catering - May, 2012 to Present

Self Employed - Philadelphia, PA

Am in charge of all kitchen operations on a daily basis. Advise kitchen staff on new cooking techniques and equipment.

I'm on top of my stock replenishment.

Worked with vendors to find the ingredients for the recipes I wanted while staying within budget.

Made meals from scratch using authentic, well-known recipes that drew customers back to the restaurant time and time again.

Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to

prepare and plan vendor orders.

Created employee schedules and work assignments,

as well as determining appropriate pay rates.

Inspect food deliveries and place them in cold storage. Pizza Chef - May, 2018 to May, 2019

Midici Neopolitan Pizza - King of Prussia, PA

Am in charge of all kitchen operations on a daily basis. Kept track of line processes to ensure that quality, quantity, and presentation remained consistent.

Worked with [Job title] and [Job title] to prepare delectable meals for large banquets, which included

[Type] and [Type] events for up to [Number] people. Advise kitchen staff on new cooking techniques and equipment.

Oversaw day-to-day operations, including personnel, human resources, catering, and food safety in

accordance with local, state, and federal regulations. I'm in charge of ordering and restocking goods.

Was in charge of hiring, training, and managing all kitchen staff, as well as employee development,

disciplinary action, and performance reviews.

Lead Line Cook - April, 2003 to September, 2011

Bertucci's Italian Restaurant - Bryn Mawr, PA

Kept track of line processes to ensure that quality, quantity, and presentation remained consistent.

Advise kitchen staff on new cooking techniques and equipment.

Was in charge of the grill, stove, and oven, as well as cleaning all of the equipment after each shift.

Sanitized counters and utensils used in the preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs using proper cleaning techniques.

Handled and stored food properly to avoid illness and cross-contamination.

Double-checked the freezer and refrigerator temperatures to ensure they were correct prior to each shift.

I'm cleaning up my workstation.

Checked for compliance in the preparation of menu items and special requests from customers.

Do the prep work for the dishes that I make.

Football Coach - June, 2016 to Present

Jules E Mastbaum Area Vocational - Philadelphia, PA Increased player strength, agility, and game skills through successful practices.

Kept equipment, facilities, and inventory in good

working order to avoid accidents, mishaps, and

damage.

Kept a close eye on athletes to quickly identify

concusdions and bodily injuries during play and

practice.

Attending games, meeting with families, and

presenting scholarship offers were all ways I recruited athletes.

Individual knowledge, skills, and strengths were

assessed, and team positions were assigned to

maximize talent areas.

All of the players were taught discipline and good sportsmanship by me.

Maintained equipment, facilities, and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps, and damage.

Actively participated in GoFundMe fundraising events, assisting the team in raising to cover travel and other expenses.

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