Chef.Grill cook. Deli.Saledbar

Archie Lee Lawson

**** ******** ******, ******, ** 27703

E• 919-***-**** • **************@*****.***

Seeking a position that will allow me to utilize my abilities and over 20 years of experience in the food industry with a strong focus on excellent customer service in a productive team work environment.

Key Skills & Core Competencies

Effective Communication Skills

Excellent Customer Service

Solution Oriented

Focused

Exceptional Decisive Leadership Skills

Strong Multi-Tasking, Organizational Skills

Calm Demeanor in High-Pressure

Reliable

Proactive

Energetic/Productive

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Harris Teeter -Raleigh, NC 2017-2019

Chef

●Provide friendly, courteous, helpful, timely and professional customer service

●Prepare a variety of food items following company procedures

●Coordinate the food bar and assure area is always stocked, clean, appealing and organized for customer satisfaction

●Assemble buffet area according to company requirements

●Ensure cleanliness and presentation of the breakfast, lunch or dinner area

●Maintain clean work area equipment and utensils

●Follow all company safety and security policies and procedures

Sodexo - Research Triangle Park, NC

Grill Cook 2009 – 2015

●Take orders and cook food at customer request

●Responsible for cleaning food preparation equipment and other work areas

●Use various recipes, methods and portions to prepare food

●Make sure that the orders are presented in delicious manner

●Organize work area so that work flows easier

●Set up and breakdown work station for breakfast and lunch

●Ensures proper safety and sanitation at work station

●Manage grills and fryers

●Interact with customers in a professional and friendly manner

●Make sure that orders are presented in delicious manner

●Restock all items as required throughout shift

●Maintain updated information on appropriate sanitation and safety requirements

Sodexo - Research Triangle Park, NC

Chef 2006 -2009

●Prepared ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, and storing food

● Prepared and cook food in keeping with recipes, quality standards and presentation standards

●Operated stoves, grills, fryers, ovens and microwaves

●Tested foods to verify if they have been cooked adequately

●Monitored food quality while preparing food

●Prepared all the prep work for soups, salads, sauces and entrees

●Wash and sanitize tools, knives, kitchen area, tables, and utensils

●Used various recipes, methods and portions to prepare food

Sodexo - Research Triangle Park, NC

Salad Bar Attendant 2005 -2006

●Set up, stocked, and cleaned garden bar daily

●Prepared and stored garden bar and line food items in an orderly manner

●Kept prep area surfaces clean and sanitized at all times

●Washed and sanitized all kitchen and serving utensils and dishware

● Maintained dish and prep equipment to ensure quality performance

●Assisted in assessing and recording accurate inventory of all consumables weekly

●Facilitated communication between kitchen and serving staff to expedite service and ensure customer satisfaction

●Inspected dishes to ensure they complied with restaurant quality standards

Sodexo - Research Triangle Park, NC

Food Server 2003 -2005

●Greeted patrons and answered questions regarding the menu

●Took orders from customers

●Helped kitchen staff in food and salad preparation

●Removed plates and cleaned tables

●Cleaned premises before starting and after closing

●Made coffee and tea and cleaned equipment as needed

Marriott - Research Triangle Park, NC

Catering Chef 1996 -2003

●Initiated food service preparation and catering for special events

●Processed catering orders and ensured delivery of requested items in timely manner

●Assisted in the development, planning, and implementation of kitchen/catering operations

●Maintained proper equipment operation/maintenance and ensured proper safety and sanitation in kitchen

●Made sandwiches, deli trays, hot food preparation, salads and pastas

●Ensured the food was garnished properly and professionally

Cotton's BBQ - Durham, NC

Kitchen Assistant Manager 1992 -1996

●Ensure kitchen sanitization and hygiene procedures

●Monitor food waste and manage inventory levels

●Stock and restock buffet for lunch

●Order food items as needed

●Assisted in preparation of pork including chopping and cooking

●Manage standardized recipes, specifications, preparation policies, and portion sizes

●Identify and correct all unsafe practices throughout the restaurant

●Assisted in training activities when needed

EDUCATION

NORTHERN HIGH SCHOOL • Diploma – 1972-1975

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