Objective
Skilled chef with over 10 years high volume kitchen experience has performed as manager and line cook in various stations including: prep, sauté, fry, broil etc. will be an excellent vessel cook. A self-starter willing to do whatever it takes to excel in any position.
Experience
Experience
Assistant Kitchen Manager and Cook- Miller’s Alehouse, Jacksonville, FL 2008- Present
•Accountable for weekly food order from vendors and unloading delivery in timely and organized manner
•Plan daily production list according to volume and assist by preparing meat and seafood to spec
•Ensure all cooks prepare food items to recipe while maintaining highest health and sanitation standards
•Manage staff by leading shift meetings, writing schedules, and opening and closing restaurant.
Cook & Designated Trainer- The Cheesecake Factory, Jacksonville, FL 2006-2008
•Prepared multi cuisine dishes from scratch during high volume periods according to recipe and time standard
•Responsible for training new chefs the recipes, culinary techniques, and corporate principles for certification
Lead Line Cook and Shift Supervisor- P.F. Chang’s China Bistro, Orlando, FL 2001-2006
•Created weekly feature menu items from scratch and taught preparation to staff
•Led openings of new restaurants as Corporate Trainer to include kitchen stock/set-up and training new team
•Maintained all coolers and restaurant equipment for cleanliness and safety
•Supervised kitchen staff during shift and validated nightly closing and cleaning duties
Education
Bluewater Maritime School, Jacksonville, FL Graduated May 2010
Ordinary Seaman Program
•Successfully trained in areas including: Terminology, Marlinspike Seamanship, Ship Construction, Watch Standing, Shipboard Emergencies, Deck Seamanship and Pollution Control and Response
Basic Safety Training Course
•12-Hour Personal Survival Techniques, 16-Hour Basic Firefighting, First Aid and CPR, Personal Safety and Social Responsibility
Proficiency in Survival Craft Course
Florida State College, Jacksonville, FL 2007-2010
Major: Pre-Meteorology and Minor: Math
Certification
•Merchant Mariner Credential #USA000080207 = OS, Wiper, and Steward Endorsement
•Transportation Worker Identification Credential
Skils
Culinary Skills- high volume food preparation, saute, broil/grill, dessert preparation, plating, creating dishes from scratch, knowledgable on all kitchen equipment
Kitchen Management- ordering all foodstuffs, production, maintaining highest standard of cleanliness and safety