cook/chef

Michael Janiec

551-***-**** **********@*****.***

EXPERIENCE

Ridgewood Country Club, Paramus, NJ - Prep Cook 2022 Participated in all aspects of food production in accordance with club standards and health regulations in a timely manner. High Volume Production. Reason for Leaving: Seasonal work only New Bridge Medical Center, Paramus, NJ -Painter 2021-2022 Needed full time job due to COVID closures.

Green House Cafe, Fort Lee, NJ - Chef 2018-2020

Designed and prepared meals and menus, overall supervision of kitchen activity, Maintained clean work areas by washing, drying, and sanitizing tools and surfaces, interaction with customers. Maintained positive relations with guests. Reason for Leaving: COVID shut down.

Self Employed- Bergen County, NJ - Landscaping/Painting Services 2015-2018 Sterling Catering, Carlstadt, NJ - Chef 2015-2017

Design and preparation of appetizers, hor d’oeuvres, entrees, and desserts for local parties, luncheons, and business meetings. Reason for leaving: seasonal work only Classic Cafe, UPS, Paramus, NJ- Chef Manager, Head Chef 2014-2015 Prepared daily meals for staff, Worked in all phases of food production (Grill cook, deli, pizza stations) Made fresh daily: starch, vegetable, fruits, soups, sauces, salads. Food ordering and inventory. Special events catering. Ensured proper safety and sanitation in kitchen. Clean up and break down of kitchen. High volume production. Reason for leaving: inconsistent hours/schedule

Fabulous Foods-Quest Diagnostics, Moonachie, NJ - Cook 2012-2014 Reason for Leaving: downsizing of company

Culinart Inc., Felician College, Lodi, NJ - Chef/Cook 2009-2012 Prepared daily meals and menu for students and staff. Substituted for Head Chef as needed. Reason for leaving: Company lost contract with vendor

Self Employed, Bergen Co., NJ - Catering Services-Head Chef 2011-2015 Designed menus, prepared and delivered meals, desserts and hors d’oeuvres, for local parties, luncheons, and business meetings.

Hackensack University Medical Center, Hackensack, NJ - Security Officer 2005-2006 Left position for medical reasons.

fBefore and After Bar & Grill, Carlstadt, NJ - Chef/Cook Preparation of meals and menus, overall kitchen supervision of kitchen activity, interaction with customers. Reason for Leaving: Grill closed down.

Holiday Inn, Saddle Brook, NJ- Chef/Cook 1990-2000 Prepared meals/menus, managed kitchen staff, special catering events. Ensured proper equipment operation/ maintenance as well as proper safety and sanitation in the kitchen. Reason for leaving: needed more consistent hours and benefits.

EDUCATION

1987-Graduated Walllington High School, Wallington, NJ - High School Diploma 1987-Teterboro Vocational High School, Teterboro, NJ - Baking and Pastry Arts Certificate SKILLS

Food Preparation * Food Safety * Kitchen Equipment Maintenance * Verbal Communication Inventory Management * Customer Service * Knife skills * Collaboration * Menu Planning COVID vaccinated 2021 ServSafe 2019

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