Culinary Support Specialist with 20+ Years Experience

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MARCUS LEMON

***********@*****.*** 321-***-**** Orlando, Fl 32835

Detail-oriented Kitchen Assistant skilled at preparing food safely and with optimal sanitation. Demonstrated record of achievement over 20 years of industry experience. Enthusiastic and driven with passion for culinary arts. Highly- motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Skilled food preparation team member experienced in readying cold foods, sides and beverages. Reliable in keeping surfaces clean and sanitized for infection control. Always ready to help team members and customers. To Secure an entry level position within a company where I can utilize my current

Skills, gain professional experience as well as pursue avenues of diversity within the

Company

Chef Assistance

Quality Assessment

Kitchen Staff Support

Sauce and Dressing Creation

Customer Service

Portion Control

Food Safety

TooJay's Gourmet Deli Orlando, FL

Deli Clerk/Catering Assistant

01/2021 - Current

Instructed new staff in the proper food preparation, food storage use of the kitchen equipment and utensils, sanitation and safety issues Reduce food cost by 15 percent by using seasonal ingredients,setting standards for portion size, and minimizing waste.

Assisted caterers with food distribution by organizing food products and plating items.

Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen stations and storage areas.

Listened to negative and positive feedback from guests to improve customer service quality.

Prepared dishes for catering events or during high-volume shifts. SmashBurger NJ.

Shift Manager

01/2017 - 01/2020

Managed daily cash intake by counting out registers and tabulating profits. Upheld company standards and compliance requirements for operations. Positioned skilled staff in key areas throughout shift to optimize department productivity.

Enforced customer service standards and resolved customer problems to uphold quality service.

Conducted quality, timely performance feedback and performance appraisals.

Communicated company directives and programs to associates and ensured all follow-up items were completed accurately and timely. Stryexs Entertainment Complex Checked food portioning for optimal presentation and cost control. Summary

Skills

Experience

JUNIOR SOUS CHEF

01/2016 - 01/2020

Supervised kitchen food preparation in demanding, high-volume environments.

Directed staff in restaurant kitchen and field to maintain department objectives, standards, guidelines and budget.

Maximized customer satisfaction and team operations by executing command-based structure and staff performance oversight. Plated food according to restaurant artistic guidelines to promote attractive presentation.

Built strong vendor relationships to bring in top ingredients at optimal prices.

Liaised closely with kitchen and front-of-house personnel. American Cruise Lines Boston, CN

Lead Line Cook

03/2002 - 01/2003

Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.

Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.

Mentored and trained staff by teaching cooking skills and kitchen maintenance, improving overall quality and performance. Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity. Modified standard recipes to address customer requests for substitutions or allergen concerns.

Improved employee performance by providing constructive suggestions and encouragement.

Prepared garnishes for later use in meal production. Strayer University

MBA in Business Administration/ International Business GPA: 4.0

International Academy of Design and Technology

BA in Fashion Design and Merchandising

GPA: 3.5

Member, Alumni Association

Education and Training

Activities and Honors

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