Sous Chef Package Handler

REYNAUD VARISTE

NEW ORLEANS, LA 504-***-**** **************@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

Motivated and experienced Sous Chef and Cook re-entering the workforce is seeking a challenging role where proven culinary skills and extensive experience in high-volume food preparation can contribute to a successful and dynamic culinary operation.

WORK EXPERIENCE

5/2021 – 3/2025

COOK/FOOD SERVICE B.O.P. VICTORVILLE, CA

• Responsible for prepping ingredients and assisting with cooking planned meals for 1200 inmates utilizing a flat grill, commercial kettle, convection oven, high-speed oven, steam tables, commercial range, food cutter and processor.

• Maintained cleanliness in work area to ensure smooth cooking processing.

• Performed additional tasks as required.

4/2019 – 5/2021

PRODUCTION WORKER (Work Release) FOSTER FARMS FARMERVILLE, LA

• Maintained a consistent workflow on the assembly line by securing chickens onto processing hooks for the cutting operation.

• Maintained cleanliness in the work area.

1/2018 – 3/2019

SOUS CHEF (Work Release) CHASTAIN’S RESTAURANT LAKE CHARLES, LA

• Progressed through sous chef training to become an asset in kitchen operations.

• Proficiently managed all back-of-house responsibilities, including expert-level cooking, sauce preparation, efficient prepping, specialized gumbo preparation, frying, and ensuring smooth expo operations, alongside addressing other kitchen needs.

• Consistently maintained a sanitary work environment through rigorous cleaning and sanitization practices, adhering to strict food safety protocols. JULY 2014 – JANUARY 2015

SHEET METAL ROOFER RYKERS KENNER, LA

• Installed, repaired, and maintained various metal roofing systems.

• Accurately measured, cut, formed, and installed metal roofing and related components.

• Interpreted blueprints and specifications to ensure proper installation.

• Adhered to all safety regulations and procedures on job sites.

• Troubleshot and resolved issues related to metal roofing systems.

• Fabricated and installed flashing, gutters, and other architectural sheet metal as needed. SKILLS & ASSETS

Food Service, Culinary: Sous Chef, Prep Cook, Cook. Sheet Metal Roofing, Tack Welding. Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC) – Pending CTC Job Readiness Certificate JOB1 Business and Career Solutions New Orleans, LA 4/2025 EDUCATION

High School Equivalency Diploma Southside High School Monroe, LA 2005

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