Food Safety Customer Service

Curtis Smith

Cartersville, GA ***** 678-***-**** **************@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL

SUMMARY

Dynamic Chef with extensive experience at Oaks At Townlake, recognized for optimizing food preparation processes and enhancing customer satisfaction through exceptional service. Skilled in food safety and sanitation, I excel in creating visually appealing dishes while training staff to uphold high standards. Committed to reducing waste and meeting diverse dietary needs. SKILLS • Food safety and sanitation

• Customer service

• Knife skills

• Cooking techniques

• Food quality

• Food presentation

• Attention to detail

WORK HISTORY CHEF 04/2021 to CURRENT

Oaks At Townlake Acworth Ga

• Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift. Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.

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• Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.

• Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out. Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross- contamination.

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Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.

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Optimized food preparation processes, implementing time-saving techniques without compromising quality.

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• Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure. Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques.

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Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.

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Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.

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Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.

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Cultivated a positive work culture among kitchen staff through open communication lines and mutual respect within the team.

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Successfully met dietary requirements for diverse clientele by providing customized meal options upon request.

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• Upheld stringent food safety regulations, ensuring compliance with all C S

relevant health department guidelines.

Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.

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Continually improved kitchen safety by enforcing strict hygiene protocols and staff training on equipment usage.

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EDUCATION Culinary

Horry Georgetown Tech, Conway, SC

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