Versatile Chef with 10+ Years of Kitchen Leadership
Resume:
Raymond Young
Paterson, NJ *****
***********@*****.***
Professional Summary
Dedicated and versatile Chef with over 10 years of progressive kitchen experience—from line cook to head chef. Skilled in high-volume operations, team leadership, inventory management, and menu development across Japanese, BBQ, and American cuisines. Strong background in both culinary execution and back-of-house management including scheduling, ordering, and sales tracking. Committed to speed, cleanliness, and consistency under pressure.
Work Experience
Kitchen
Kitsuko Japanese-Belleville, NJ
September 2023 to March 2024
Head Chef
Kitsuko Japanese Cuisine – Belleville Bites, Belleville, NJ September 2023 – March 2024
• Operated a high-volume takeout kitchen with limited staff.
• Managed weekly inventory and ensured timely, clean preparation of all orders.
• Handled solo operations during peak hours with efficiency and accuracy. Kitchen lead
Panera bread-Paramus, NJ
May 2023 to September 2023
Line Lead – Salads & Sandwiches
Panera Bread – Paramus, NJ
May 2023 – August 2023
• Managed salad and sandwich line, trained staff, and led food prep during busy hours.
• Conducted bi-weekly inventory and maintained a clean, organized kitchen station. Kitchen Lead
Chick fa La-Paramus, NJ
May 2022 to April 2023
Team Lead – Kitchen Operations
Chick-fil-A – Paramus, NJ
May 2022 – April 2023
• Ran high-volume kitchen shifts, coordinated food prep, and ensured product consistency.
• Mentored new hires and upheld strict sanitation and food safety standards. Package Handler
Ups-Saddle Brook, NJ
October 2020 to April 2023
I was a loader and driver helper. It was a parttime position. Loading trucks in wall form so its stable for travel as well in a fast pace timely manner. Kept all work areas dust free and well maintained. Helped as needed in orher departments on occasion.
Assembler
ZT NETWORK-Secaucus, NJ
January 2022 to May 2022
Assembler (Contract)
ZT Network – Microsoft & Amazon Project
January 2022 – May 2022
• Built WiFi computer racks for commercial installations.
• Gained valuable technical experience and teamwork skills outside the culinary field.
• Project ended due to COVID-related closures.
Head cook
Suffolk Bbq-Suffolk, VA
January 2021 to October 2021
Line Cook / Kitchen Manager
Suffolk BBQ – Suffolk, VA
January 2021 – October 2021
• Cooked and served at two fast-paced locations, frequently stepping into head cook role.
• Handled inventory twice daily and provided customer service when needed.
• Maintained speed and quality in a small, high-pressure kitchen. Head cook
Liberty Food Service-Smithfield, VA
January 2016 to June 2018
Center Grill Chef (Contract)
Liberty Food Services – Smithfield, VA
January 2016 – June 2018
• Created original daily menus for a factory cafeteria with hundreds of workers.
• Sold out regularly due to creative dishes and fast service.
• First independent chef role—developed confidence, speed, and kitchen management. Head store clerk
7-eleven-Smithfield, VA
June 2015 to January 2016
Overnight Clerk / Shift Lead
7-Eleven – Smithfield, VA
June 2015 – January 2016
• Operated store solo during overnight shifts: cashier, inventory, stocking, and cleaning.
• Ensured all opening prep and reports were ready for the morning manager.
• Took initiative to run full operations despite being hired as a clerk. Kitchen
Subway-Smithfield, VA
October 2014 to January 2016
Sandwich Artist / Acting Store Manager
Subway – Smithfield, VA
October 2014 – January 2016
• Made sandwiches, cleaned, handled food prep, and trained staff.
• Promoted to Acting Manager, responsible for shift leadership and store operations.
• Handled sales and inventory reports using store software.
• Ensured accuracy of daily numbers and restocking needs while maintaining labor goals. Warehouse Worker
California Cartage Company-Suffolk, VA
March 2010 to September 2014
Load trucks from assembly lines daily. Maintaining up to 4 trucks per 12 hr shift. Used sit down fork lift and pallet jacks for heavier loads/unloads. Loaded trucks in timely manners so merchandise wasn’t damaged inside boxes
Education
Upper secondary education
Trade school
Skills
Continuous improvement Technical Proficiency American cuisine Cooking Busser Bartending Cherry picker Food service Task prioritization Employee relationship building Food service health code compliance Upselling Patient monitoring Kitchen ovens Computer Networking Food industry Slicing (cutting method) Stocking Food mixers Banquet Experience Packing Nutrition Managing teams as a chef Line cook experience Organizational skills Food management Italian cuisine Sous vide equipment Numeracy RF scanner Mechanical knowledge Crew management Kitchen Management Experience Frying Hand tools Marketing Serving Experience Electric pallet jack Maintaining an organized workspace Managing hospitality teams Mediterranean cuisine Sanitation Donut preparation Host/hostess experience Sanitizing surfaces Handling customer inquiries Cleaning cooking equipment FDA regulations Food production Safety equipment Record keeping Filing Heavy lifting Customer service Press operation Pre-cooking preparation Administrative experience Flexo press Kitchenware cleaning Vegetable preparation Data interpretation Load & unload Labeling Quick service & fast food restaurant Meat Cutting Bakery Regulatory compliance Meat cookery Quality assurance within food and beverage industry Retail sales transactions Pricing Computer operation Inventory management Simple food item preparation Food safety management Sauteing Chef Inventory Control Leadership Catering chef experience Furniture assembly Shift management Dishwasher Managing kitchen staff Guest relations Warehouse management system Cross-functional collaboration Casual dining experience Restaurant experience Manufacturing company experience Inventory records Grilling Typing Food safety Quality standards in production Food preparation Computer skills HR legal compliance ERP systems Analytical thinking Corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) Client email correspondence Materials handling Store opening/closing procedures Cross-functional communication GPS Food allergen management Banquet chef experience Experience with children Butchery Retail Sales Dishwashing Quality assurance Kitchen Meal preparation Container dollies Management Ability to follow instructions Industrial food slicers Picking & packing Pallet jack Unloading Shipping logistics Inventory data entry Guest services Kitchen equipment sanitization Analysis skills Culinary experience Receiving shipments Workplace ergonomics Food handling Math Supervising experience Customer relationship building Bar management Fine dining experience Barista experience Box truck Precision measuring instruments Mechanical troubleshooting POS systems Kitchen grills Public speaking Production planning Complaint handling Quality inspection Presentation skills Working in the culinary industry Catering Food hygiene Warehouse experience Baking Sterilization Processing cash transactions Order tracking Kitchen manager experience GMP Dietary aide experience Basic knife skills Kitchen equipment maintenance Pizza experience Seafood Packaging Food sanitation practices Teamwork Microsoft Outlook Order fulfillment receiving Knife skills Driving Time management Climbing Kitchen stations Order shipping Food steamers Fryers Reach truck Cross-selling Safety standards in production Dietary department experience Sanitation procedures Productivity software Microsoft Excel Attention to detail Team management Basic math Sauce preparation ISO standards Assembly Equipment troubleshooting Interpersonal skills Bussing Hazardous material storage Microwave ovens Safe work practices Hospitality management Flat-top griddles Deep frying Computer literacy Coffee experience Multitasking Food processing Food processors Print production Kitchen management Food
& beverage industry Clean workspace maintenance Advanced knife skills Machine operation Third-party logistics (3PL) warehouse experience Café Order picking Floor cleaning Proper food storage Plating Assistant manager experience POS Quality control Dishwasher experience Delivery management Customer communication Sous chef experience Problem-solving in high-pressure situations Bar Communication skills Forklift Chef de cuisine experience Customer complaint resolution Charbroilers Mechanical assembly Screen printing Menu planning Database management Kitchen experience
Languages
• Italian
• Spanish
• English
• Bilingual
• Multilingual
Links
Help.uber.co
Certifications and Licenses
Serve safe
June 2024 to June 2027
I received serve safe certification through culljnary school i attended ag that time Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) Certification, SGS Canada Inc. ServSafe
HACCP Certificate for Food Handlers
Food Safety Certification
Food Handler Certification
Pallet Jack Certification
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