SUMMARY

Energetic and highly accomplished, results-driven culinary professional with hands-on experience working in fast-paced environments. Well-versed in preparing menu items and recipes in keeping with production and quality standards. A dynamic individual who effectively allocates resources to staff, monitors food production needs and ensures requirements are met. Recognized for adhering to food handling and sanitation guidelines.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Time Management

Decision Making and Problem Solving Skills

Ability to work in a team environment

Effective Verbal and Listening Communication Skills

Ability to work with little to no supervision

Extremely proficient in using kitchen equipment

Food Safety Handling

Kitchen Management

Seasoning and Garnishing

Inventory Maintenance

Special Events Handling

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Summit Park Clubhouse, Philadelphia, PA 2016 – Present

First Cook

Supervise the preparation of food, to cook food, to ensure that the food is ready cooked at the right times and ready to serve

Responsible for the food preparation, food service and cleaning procedures for the section assigned to him

Responsible for all food storerooms and including refrigerators and freezers

Maintenance and cleaning in the respective sections

Maintains the high standard presentation of food and buffets, together with the Executive Chef and is responsible for planning, directing, controlling, cooking and co-ordination

Participates in all kitchen activities to the agreed standards and to the complete satisfaction of customers

Ensures that all food items are prepared and served according to established standards and practices

Sweet Green, Philadelphia, PA 2016 – Present

Team Member

Interacting with guests and making sure that our in-store processes run as smoothly as possible

Washing, chopping. dicing and carving both fruits, vegetables and meat ensuring the preparation area is clean and equipment is sterilized as per health code standards

Responsible for ordering and stocking the food for the cold station

Prepares salads, hors d’oeuvres and other cold appetizers and garnishes dishes, along with ensuring that the right cold sides such as butters, sauces and spreads are sent with orders

Supervising subordinates or filling in at other stations if needed

Expected to keep up with current culinary trends and that latest techniques

James Copeland Electrical, Philadelphia, PA 1997 – 2016

Project Manager

Oversees, guides, and manages the work of contractors, vendors, suppliers and employees

Directs and supervises activities related to contract administration, change orders, submittals, procurement, project financial projections, and schedule requirements to ensure projects are completed in a quality, profitable, safe, and timely manner.

Coordinates meetings, scheduling updates, submitting deliverables and addressing outstanding 'open items' as requested by clients

Provide initial client contact to assess scope of work, schedule and resources necessary to successfully complete a project.

Monitor construction activities in conjunction with the onsite Superintendent and Area Lead to ensure project is being built on schedule, and within budgets.

Manage and assist project layout and coordination

Coordinate work with Purchasing to ensure that requested material is expedited and received as needed for the construction of a project

Monumental Baptist Church, Philadelphia, PA 1996 – 2001

Custodial Engineer

Performed operational, maintenance and supervisory duties to accomplish various tasks associated with maintaining the building and facilities in a healthy, safe and sanitary manner

Cleaned and cared for buildings and facilities in order to ensure they are maintained in a safe and

healthy manner

Maintained storage areas and cleaning equipment, materials and supplies in a safe and orderly

manner in order to ensure the safety of staff and the public

Established criteria and/or work procedures to achieve a high level of quality, productivity, or service.

Dedicated required time and energy to assignments or tasks to ensure that no aspect of the work is neglected; works to overcome obstacles to completing tasks or assignments

EDUCATION

High School Diploma 1997

Overbrook High School, Philadelphia, PA

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