Akshay Amin
St. Cloud
Summary
I am a hardworking employee with a solid work ethic. I have several years of kitchen experience in a variety of different outlets, both in management and cooking under my belt. Im proficient in menu planning, inventory, delegating tasks and running a kitchen's daily operations.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Lead Cook
Hyaty
Orlando
07.2023 - Current
- Supervised staff in daily kitchen duties, including prepping ingredients, cooking meals, and cleaning up after service.
- Coordinated food orders and inventory management for kitchen operations.
- Developed and executed menus in line with Hyatt's culinary standards.
- Collaborated with management to address guest dietary restrictions effectively.
- Monitored quality of all cooked items throughout the day to guarantee high standards were maintained.
Store/Restaurant Manager
La Costa Grocer and Restaurant
Orlando
01.2018 - 07.2023
- Supervised staff scheduling to optimize workforce efficiency and coverage.
- Trained new employees on store procedures and customer service standards.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure product availability and minimize waste.
Chef Assistant
Disney
Orlando
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Assisted in meal preparation for various dining venues across the resort.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations during service hours.
- Supported head chefs by preparing ingredients and assembling dishes efficiently.
Cook 1
Marriott
Orlando
01.2009 - 01.2013
- Prepared diverse menu items following Marriott's culinary standards and recipes.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to streamline meal preparation processes efficiently.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and organized workspace to ensure food safety compliance.
Education
Associate - Culinary Arts
Le Cordon Bleu
Orlando, FL 01.2006 - 01.2008
Associate of Science - Computer And Information Sciences
Valencia College
Orlando, FL 01.2005 - 01.2007
Skills
- Kitchen operations
- Menu development
- Food safety compliance
- Inventory management
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Lead Cook
Hyaty
07.2023 - Current
Store/Restaurant Manager
La Costa Grocer and Restaurant
01.2018 - 07.2023
Chef Assistant
Disney
01.2016 - 01.2018
Cook 1
Marriott
01.2009 - 01.2013
Associate - Culinary Arts
Le Cordon Bleu
01.2006 - 01.2008
Associate of Science - Computer And Information Sciences
Valencia College
01.2005 - 01.2007