Drakar Cooper
Culinary Supervisor
Atlanta, GA **315
adxn56@r.postjobfree.com
I have worked in various parts of the food and beverage industry including industrial kitchens, commercial kitchens, and casual restaurants.
Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Sous Chef
Alyeska Resort - Anchorage, AK
May 2022 to Present
Organize line to ensure efficiency for cooks, make soup of the day and any specials, order pastries from the pastry department and order proteins from butcher, also ensure the proper closing and sanitation of kitchen. Ensure full responsibility in the absence of executive chef. Lead Cook/Baker
ESS Support Services Worldwide - Juneau, AK
May 2022 to June 2022
6 week contract, orchestrate kitchen activities and ensuring that breakfast and all breads and pastries were made.
Chef de Partie (Contract)
American Queen Voyages - Shipboard
February 2022 to May 2022
Guarantee the success of my station at dinner service and act as right hand to sous chef, maintain kitchen sanitation.
BOH Manager
Kona Grill - Alpharetta, GA
June 2020 to January 2022
Manage all BOH staff on my assigned shifts, Expedite orders, Line Checks, Make Boh schedules order inventory, weigh and record waste at end of shift, handle customer complaints when needed, ensure company recipes and standards are being followed, inventory control and recording, interviewing prospective employees, discipline employees, taking over in absence of executive chef and sous chef. Cook 3 (Lead Line)
Biltmore Estates - Asheville, NC
January 2020 to August 2021
Line Line Supervisor Role
Banquet Cook/Line Cook(as needed)
Biltmore Forest Country Club - Asheville, NC
June 2019 to June 2020
Prepare And Cook Banquet Items Assigned, Check BEO’s And Prep As Needed, Check Inventory, Prepare Food To Order According To What Area/Kitchen I’m Assigned To, Occasionally Prepare Pastries, Make Sure Work Area Remains Sanitized And Up To State Standard, Basic Opening and Closing Duties Cook ll
Marriot Hotels and Resorts - Greenville, SC
April 2018 to May 2019
Prepare and stock all cold side items make sure temps are being kept to standard ensure sanitation methods are being practiced occasionally prepare and stock hot side items Shift Manager/Kitchen Manager
Captains Catch - Jacksonville, FL
March 2016 to February 2018
Regular inspections of restaurant opening and closing, manage team members, make sure sanitation and safety requirements are met, count drawers, handle cash, interview prospective employees, fire delinquent employees
Assistant Meal Supervisor
Salvation Army - Jacksonville, FL
May 2012 to January 2014
Responsibilities
Prep and cook all dinner items for 200-300 people, close kitchen, manage volunteers Education
Culinary Diploma
Culinary Institute of Virginia College
Culinary Arts Diploma in Culinary Arts
Jacksonville, FL
Skills
• Batch cooking, Culinary Math, Recipe Literacy, Training, Various Cooking Methods, Baking (5 years)
• Italian
• Grill
• word
• customer service
• Hospitality Experience
• Banquet Experience
• Catering
• Kitchen Management Experience
• Supervising Experience
• Food Production
• Food Safety
• Interviewing
• Shift Management (8 years)
• Menu Planning
• Inventory Control
• Meat Cutting
• Restaurant Experience
• Food Preparation
• POS
• Restaurant Management
• Serving Experience
• Purchasing (6 years)
• Meal Preparation
• Food Service Management
• Time Management
Certifications and Licenses
Culinary Arts Diploma
Present
I completed a 1 year course focused on professional cookery. ServSafe Manager
November 2010 to December 2015
Food Handler
food handler certificate
Assessments
Food Safety — Highly Proficient
December 2019
Proper food handling, storage, and equipment use for preventing the spread of foodborne illness. Full results: Highly Proficient
F&B Beverage Manager / Chef — Expert
December 2019
Managing restaurant staff and meeting customer expectations Full results: Expert
Supervisory Skills: Motivating & Assessing Employees — Proficient January 2020
Motivating others through feedback to identify improvements or corrective actions. Full results: Proficient
Work Style: Reliability — Expert
January 2020
Tendency to be dependable and come to work
Full results: Expert
Scheduling — Familiar
November 2019
Cross-referencing agendas and itineraries to avoid scheduling conflicts. Full results: Familiar
Management & Leadership Skills: Impact & Influence — Proficient June 2020
Choosing the most effective strategy to inspire and influence others to meet business objectives. Full results: Proficient
Fine dining — Familiar
September 2020
Knowledge of food and beverages in fine dining establishments and ability to provide exceptional guest service
Full results: Familiar
Food safety — Expert
September 2020
Proper food handling, storage, and equipment use for preventing the spread of foodborne illness Full results: Expert
Cooking skills: Basic food preparation — Highly Proficient September 2020
Preparing food, using cooking equipment, and converting ingredient measurements Full results: Highly Proficient
Food service fit: Crew member — Proficient
May 2020
Measures the traits that are important for successful food service crew members Full results: Proficient
Work style: Reliability — Expert
January 2020
Tendency to be dependable and come to work
Full results: Expert
Food safety — Highly Proficient
July 2021
Knowledge of proper food and equipment handling safety measures Full results: Highly Proficient
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Groups
Emmanuel Temple of Love
Present
My church