Charles Allen
Detroit, MI *****
***************@*****.***
To obtain a position where my cooking skills will be used to maximum capacity, aiding my success in the food industry. Self-motivated and makes accomplishing goals top priority. Quick and efficient leaner that's able to work independently, as well in a group setting. Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Sous Chef
The SSA Group - Royal Oak, MI
April 2022 to Present
I am the soul chef and responsible for multiple stands and restaurants making sure everybody go by the rules and handling safe food safety
Hi-Lo Driver
spencer butcher - Sterling Heights, MI
January 2021 to Present
unload trucks and reload trucks
Sous Chef
diamonds shrimp and steak resturant - Royal Oak, MI May 2019 to April 2020
• Preparing meals and food to meet the specifications of guests in a timely manner
• Properly measuring kitchen ingredients and food portions
• Ensuring kitchen staff adhere to set standards, procedures, department rules and sanitation requirements
• Using kitchen knives and equipment such as grills, ovens, steamers and warmers in food preparation
• Managing the kitchen inventory and ensuring supplies are fresh and of high quality
• Ensuring proper food temperatures when cooking and proper storage afterward
• Keeping the workstation and kitchen equipment clean, organized and sanitized
• Taking charge of kitchen opening, closing and other side duties as directed by the Executive Chef Sous Chef
Little Caesar arena - Detroit, MI
March 2017 to August 2019
ordering
writing new menu's every week
scheduling
Inventory
running the line
Sous Chef
DTW P.F. Chang’s - Romulus, MI
April 2014 to August 2017
• Running the line (Expo)
• Inventory
• Preparation of food
• Upholding customer and Employee satisfaction,
• Employee scheduling
• Securing cleanliness and Employee duties
• Ensuring company policies
Quality Control Floor Inspector
Reliant Industries - Sterling Heights, MI
June 2010 to January 2012
Inspected manufactured parts to ensure they met quality standards Kitchen supervisor
PF Changs - Dearborn, MI
September 2004 to March 2009
• Preparation of food
• Upholding customer satisfaction
• Employee scheduling
• Ensuring cleanliness
• Kept up on company policies
Education
Culinary
Dorsey Business Schools-Roseville Culinary Academy - Detroit, MI January 2012 to November 2012
High School Diploma
Denby High School - Detroit, MI
June 2012
Skills
• Baking (1 year)
• Chef (7 years)
• Scheduling (2 years)
• Inventory Management (5 years)
• kitchen (10+ years)
• Cost Control (2 years)
• Cooking (10+ years)
• Time Management (8 years)
• Ordering (5 years)
• Kitchen Management Experience
• Culinary Experience
• Food Preparation (10+ years)
• Food Industry
• Banquet Experience
• Food Safety
• Catering (3 years)
• Restaurant Management
• Forklift (4 years)
• Warehouse experience (3 years)
• Heavy lifting
• Hi-Lo
• Materials Handling
• Load & Unload
Certifications and Licenses
ServSafe