Line Cook Lead

Christopher R. Sheffer

Kennewick, WA *****

cell 971-***-**** ***************@*****.***

Lead Cook, Line Cook, Food Service, Catering, Special events

Results-Oriented,Team-Spirited, Self Starter

Overview

More than twenty-five years of professional cooking and catering experience.

• Prompt preparation of hot and cold foods following established recipes and company standards.

• Excellent communication skills; maintain positive relations with staff and customers in high-volume, fast-paced operations.

• Maintained work area in a clean, sanitary and orderly manner to meet and exceed requirements of the company and all inspecting agencies.

Areas of Expertise

Line Cook, Lead Cook – extensive experience and knowledge in food preparation.

Successful catering experience.

Pacific Rim cuisine, Vegetarian, Italian

Diligent compliance with Health and Company standards

Participation in recipe and menu development

Professional Experience

Health Go Market

4479 Rice St., Lihue, HI 96766

2022-2023

Line Cook

Grill cook, vegetarian cuisine, gourmet pizza

Plan menu, assure quality control, and minimize waste.

The Greenery Café

146 Akahi St, Lihue, HI 96766

2018- 2022

Lead Cook – Catering

Organic Locally grown cold & hot food preparation

Menu planning

Catering for local events

Paco’s Tacos

Kapaa, Kauai, HI

2021-2022

Line Cook

Prepared Mexican cuisine menu items

Sushi Bonito

Kapaa, Kauai, HI

2016-2017

Line Cook

•Prepared Japanese cuisine menu items

Trees Lounge

Kapaa, Kauai, HI

2014-2016

Lead Cook

•Prepared pub fare at high-paced restaurant

•Participation in Menu and recipe development

Casa Bianca

Kapaa, Kauai, HI

2012-2014

Line Cook

•Prepared Italian cuisine menu items

Coconuts Island Style Grill & Bar

Kapaa, Kauai, HI

2009-2012

Line Cook

•Prepared Hawaii local and Pacific Rim cuisine

Aromas Restaurant

Lihue, Kauai, HI

2006-2009

Lead Cook – Catering

Gourmet Italian cuisine at high-end restaurant

Catering for local events

Puhi Steak House

Lihue, Kauai, HI

2004-2006

Line Cook

•Prepared steak and seafood cuisine

Hanapepe Café

Hanapepe, Kauai, HI

1998-2004

Dishwasher, Prep Cook and Cook

•Prepared Hawaii local and Pacific Rim cuisine

Education & Certifications

High School Diploma

Waimea High School, Waimea, HI 1998

State of Washington Food Handler’s Permit 2024

References Russ Wood, Calvary Chapel Tri-Cities, Kennewick, WA

****.*******@*****.***

cell: 509-***-****

Dayne Greene, The Greenery Café, Lihue, Kauai, HI

***************@*****.***

cell: 808-***-****

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