CHEF / MANAGER
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Professional Profile
Career Objective
Seeking a position using excellent skills in food prepration, kitchen organization and customer service. Ideally to create, prepare and complete meals of a wide variety of meats, vegetables, soups, breakfast dishes and other food items.
Personal Profile
Have 15 years of experience in the Food Service Industry and am capable in a wide range of responsibilities from creating and preparing menus to organizing a kitchen or an event. Can efficiently make dishes of good taste and health for large volumes in stipulated time requirements. Am a team player and can partner efficiently with a group of chefs and cooks, working to handle tasks efficiently.
Skills Summary
• Preparation of creative, specialty foods and family American dishes
• Ability to present food well
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to handle Inventories and Stock rotation • Ability to train new employees
• Proficient with kitchen machinery
• Knowledgable in temperatures for food storage and cooking
• Ensure cleanliness is maintained throughout all kitchen areas
Professional Experience
Holiday Inn, Briarwood Grill
March 2010 to Present
o Directed and managed employees in their work assignments in the absence of the supervisor.
o Trained assigned Chef as directed by General Management. Always cover shifts as needed.
o Executed and performed duties such as opening the main kitchen, doors, unlocking all storage areas and security.
o Assured that the tray lines and buffets are operating on schedule and that employees are carrying out assigned duties.
o Recorded and read temperatures on all refrigerator units and food items compliance with appropriate guidelines.
o Maintained the departments physical environment, equipment, and wares in clean, sanitized condition.
Forest Home, Inc
April 2009 to December 2009
o Volume food preparation, serving 700 to 1000 people daily
o Gourmet plate by plate serving
o Dishwashing and sanitation of all kitchen work areas
o Catering and delivery
Substance Abuse Foundation, Inc
November 2005 to December 2008
o Line cook responsible for food preparation for 300 clients, three meals daily
o Food ordering, menu planning, and business catering for staff
o Transportation driver – transporting clients to AA, NA, CA meetings, medical appointments, and scheduled court dates
Fabric 2000, Inc
October 2004 to June 2005
o Responsible for fabric sales, cutting, and pickup and delivery
Education
SAN DIEGUITO UNION HIGH – Encinitas, CA
GED, 1973
ART INSTITUTE OF CALIFORNIA – Santa Ana, CA
SERVSAFE CERTIFICATE, 2009 #6371587 Exp. 3/24/2014
Oregon Restaurant Association
Food Handler’s Certification Card #VXHA5B3AOB31 Exp. 05/06/ 2013
REFERANCES
Russell Mann
2116 Magnolia Road
Long Beach, CA 90804
Robert Walker
3125 E. 7th Street
Long Beach, CA 90804
Deborah Ranner
52016 S. Myrtle Lane
Spokane, WA 99223
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