Prep Cook Food Preparation

Eliecer Perez

551-***-**** ***********@*****.*** Jersey City, NJ 07305

SUMMARY

Skilled cook with diverse experience in various culinary settings, including high-volume restaurants and boutique catering services. Possess strong knowledge of food preparation techniques, menu development, and kitchen safety protocols. Team-oriented professional with ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining creativity and quality standards. Contributed to significant improvements in kitchen operations and customer satisfaction ratings through innovative recipe development and effective inventory management. SKILLS

Knife skills

Food preparation techniques

Understanding ingredients

Understanding seasonings

Food safety practices

Sanitation practices

Menu design

Recipe creation

Plating design

Inventory control

Leadership

Management

EXPERIENCE

Prep Cook, Gourmet Dinning, April 2022-December 2024 Jersey City, NJ

Their main duties include preparing food for the various kitchen stations, cleaning up prep areas and making sure the kitchen is stocked

Following recipes and set menus

Baking, grilling, steaming or boiling fish, meat, vegetables and other foods Presenting and garnishing dishes

Adhering to kitchen hygiene and safety standards

Maintaining a clean workspace at all times

Prep Cook, Halifax Restaurant, February 2017-May 2022 Hoboken, NJ

Prep Cook Job Description

The Prep Cook completes basic food prepping tasks as directed by the Chef Measuring and weighing ingredients

Following recipes and set menus

Baking, grilling, steaming or boiling fish, meat, vegetables and other foods Presenting and garnishing dishes

Maintaining a clean workspace at all times

Volunteer, American Red Cross, September 2001-July 2018 Provide food, shelter, comfort and care for families affected by major disasters such as fire, hurricanes and tornadoes

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Office specialists

General office support, Record processing, Answering questions, Assisting new employees, Phillips Business School, Jersey City NJ June 1986

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

American Red Cross, 09/01/01, 07/01/18, Provide food, shelter, comfort and care for families affected by major disasters such as fire, hurricanes and tornadoes. LANGUAGES

English

Spanish

PODCAST

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