Amir Ricks
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Aramark, excelling in food preparation and quality control. Proven ability to reduce waste through innovative techniques while fostering teamwork and collaboration. Adept at accommodating dietary restrictions and enhancing customer satisfaction, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to high sanitation standards.
Culinary professional with strong background in supervising kitchen operations. Proven ability to enhance food quality and maintain safety standards. Consistently fosters team collaboration and adapts to changing needs effectively.
Experienced with coordinating kitchen operations and ensuring high food quality. Utilizes leadership skills to manage teams and maintain safety standards. Track record of enhancing efficiency and fostering collaborative environment.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Culinary Supervisor
Malvern Prep School
09.2024 - Current
- Assisted in food preparation and presentation for daily menu offerings.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace and equipment.
- Supported inventory management by monitoring stock levels and notifying supervisors of shortages.
- Learned safety protocols to ensure compliance with health regulations and standards.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline kitchen operations during peak hours.
- Prepared ingredients for cooking under supervision, ensuring quality and freshness standards met.
- Followed company, safety, security policies, and procedures.
- Provided exceptional customer service by accommodating special requests and dietary restrictions with creative solutions that delighted guests.
- Anticipated guest's needs and responded to and acknowledged guests and resolved concerns.
- Established day's priorities and delegated tasks, taking into account daily events, business levels and forecasts.
- Assisted in catering events, ensuring seamless execution and client satisfaction from start to finish.
- Maintained safety and cleanliness of culinary team and work area as directed by governing regulations.
- Encouraged open communication among team members, fostering a collaborative atmosphere that contributed to consistent improvement in performance metrics across the board.
- Reduced food waste through careful portion control and creative use of leftovers in new dishes.
- Monitored food preparation, production, and plating for quality control.
- Coordinated kitchen activities with front-of-house staff for seamless and service.
Senior Cook
Aramark
09.2007 - 08.2024
- Trained new cooks on kitchen procedures and best practices for efficiency.
- Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high culinary standards.
- Remained up-to-date on culinary trends, continually refining personal techniques to stay ahead in the industry.
- Mentored junior cooks, providing guidance on advanced cooking techniques and best practices.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep work and implementing time-saving techniques.
- Demonstrated versatility by mastering various cooking stations within the restaurant''s fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary work environment, adhering to strict health department guidelines.
- Collaborated with fellow cooks to ensure smooth service during high-volume periods.
- Reduced food waste by monitoring inventory levels and adjusting production accordingly.
- Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
- Evaluated food products to verify freshness and quality.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
- Modified recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies.
Education
General Studies
Robert E Lamberton High School
Philadelphia, PA06-2007
Skills
- Food preparation
- Food and beverage operations
- Cooking methods
- Knife skills
- Sanitation standards
- Food presentation
- Allergen awareness
- Hygiene regulations
- Waste reduction
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Multitasking ability
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Team leadership
- Active listening
- Food safety
- Cooking techniques
- Nutritional knowledge
- Quality control
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Culinary Supervisor
Malvern Prep School
09.2024 - Current
Senior Cook
Aramark
09.2007 - 08.2024
General Studies
Robert E Lamberton High School
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