Adazacha Billy
Denton,TX
Summary
Seasoned Head Cook with professional skills in menu creation, kitchen management and food plating. Possess strong leadership abilities, excelling in training employees and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety regulations. Brought innovation to previous kitchens by introducing fresh, locally-sourced ingredients into menus, positively impacting customer satisfaction and revenue.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Cook
Courtyard by Marriott
02.2024 - Current
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Inspected freezer and refrigerator daily to check and maintain proper temperatures.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Efficiently handled high-volume service periods without sacrificing quality or consistency in food preparation.
- Created visually appealing plate presentations to enhance the overall dining experience for guests.
Deelightful Roux School Intern
Chef Dee Lavigne
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Prepping ingredients for the cooking classes.
- Setting up the equipment and tools needed for the classes.
- Making and critiquing recipes from dishes that I found comfort in making.
- Working with Chef Dee to help prepare her videos for her cooking website.
- Delivered messages and ran errands.
Cafeteria Intern
Rosenwald Collegiate Academy
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Prepared and prepped food for the students.
- Made large quantities for banquets that the students had.
- Ran errands for supplies
Hospitality Intern
Cafe Reconcile
05.2021 - 07.2022
- Well-trained on the operation of the kitchen equipment, including slicers, flat tops, ovens, burners, and fryers.
- Understands how to read and prepare simple and complex recipes to desired standards.
- Prepares and serves food according to approved menus and standardized recipes, while keeping waste to a minimum.
- Assists chefs and advocates in the preparation of menu items by preparing various ingredients, including vegetables, fruits, salad dressings, and various sauces.
- Communicates with management any product or service issues or opportunities for back of the house.
- Delivers top-notch results no matter the obstacle, including peak service hours.
- Selected by the event coordinator to serve during the NOWFE event.
Education
High School Diploma -
Rosenwald Collegiate Academy
New Orleans, LA05-2023
Skills
- Cooking
- Dish preparation
- Food spoilage prevention
- Kitchen workflow management
- Meal scheduling
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Inventory and cost control
- FOH and BOH activities
- Team player
Timeline
Head Cook
Courtyard by Marriott
02.2024 - Current
Deelightful Roux School Intern
Chef Dee Lavigne
05.2023 - 08.2023
Cafeteria Intern
Rosenwald Collegiate Academy
08.2022 - 05.2023
Hospitality Intern
Cafe Reconcile
05.2021 - 07.2022
High School Diploma -
Rosenwald Collegiate Academy
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