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Cortez Martin

Dacula,GA

Summary

Authorized to work in the US for any employer. Artistic head chef with strong experience in food service and hospitality. Knowledgeable in managing full-service kitchen and overseeing work of several personnel. Works well with teams and consistently exceeds expectations. Punctual professional experienced in following menus and recipes to prepare quality food. Polished in setting up and cleaning equipment for daily food preparation and helping manage supplies. Excellent multitasker recognized for supporting successful kitchen operations.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Chef

Love4Food Catering
05.2018 - Current
  • Prepared and cooked foods of all types, on a regular basis and for special guests and functions
  • Collaborated with other personnel to plan and develop recipes and menus, taking into account such factors as seasonal availability of ingredients and the likely number of customers
  • Determined how food should be presented and created decorative food displays
  • Received orders from head chef to prepare confections
  • Assigned specific baking tasks and directed workers in task performance
  • Was instrumental in Creating delicious dishes tasting each dish making sure every dish is cooked to correct temperature also Creating a menu thats cost efficient

Saute Chef

Park Cafe - Duluth, GA
01.2013 - 01.2015
  • Supervised, coordinated and participated in activities of cooks and other kitchen personnel engaged in preparing and cooking foods in a restaurant
  • Received and examined foodstuffs and supplies to ensure that quality and quantity met established standards and specifications
  • Selected and developed recipes, applying personal knowledge and experience in food preparation
  • Checked thermostat controls to regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, roasters and steam kettles
  • Measured and mixed ingredients according to recipe, using a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment, such as blenders, mixers, grinders, slicers and tenderizers
  • Baked, roasted, broiled and steamed meats, fish, vegetables and other foods
  • Observed and tested foods being cooked by tasting, smelling and piercing with fork
  • Carved meats, portioned food on serving plates, added gravies and sauces and garnished servings to fill orders.

Education

GED -

Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA
01-1999

Skills

  • Food Safety
  • Culinary Experience
  • Food Preparation
  • Kitchen Experience
  • Catering
  • Restaurant Experience
  • Kitchen Management Experience
  • Banquet Experience
  • Supervising Experience
  • Cooking
  • Food Production
  • Inventory Control
  • Pricing
  • POS
  • Menu Planning
  • Serving Experience
  • Time Management
  • Food handling
  • Sanitation Practices
  • Food Safety Standards
  • Food presentation
  • Recipe creation
  • Kitchen Management
  • Heat control
  • Waste Reduction
  • Menu development
  • Plating and presentation
  • Ingredient Selection
  • Dish preparation
  • Food Safety Regulations
  • Knowledge of kitchen tools
  • Banquets and catering
  • Menu Supervision
  • Cost Management
  • Staff Training
  • Food and beverage pairing
  • Team Management
  • Grilling
  • Cost Control
  • Culinary techniques
  • Food preparation techniques
  • Sanitation Standards

Certification

ServSafe, 03/01/22, 03/01/27

  • Food Safety Manager Certification - National Registry of Food Safety Professionals or Prometric.

Timeline

Lead Chef

Love4Food Catering
05.2018 - Current

Saute Chef

Park Cafe - Duluth, GA
01.2013 - 01.2015

GED -

Penn Foster Career School

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