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Andelene Gray

Fort Worth,TX

Summary

High-performing Chef offering over 5 years of restaurant experience. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Talent for building streamlined, cohesive teams. Exceptional Head Chef with superb understanding of recipes and food cooking methods. Specialties include determining proper portions, menu planning and managing food inventory. Passionate about food and hospitality. Skillfully manage kitchen and food preparation areas. Talented kitchen leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations. Experienced with Italian, Jamaican & French cuisine, sourcing ingredients, controlling budgets and boosting restaurant profiles. Conversational, skills. Seasoned Executive Chef with over 5 years of culinary experience. High-performing individual with solid background in culinary arts. Skilled in creating innovative and delicious dishes while managing kitchen staff and inventory. Efficient and committed to keeping high standards of food safety and sanitation. Top-notch professional with expertise in menu development, kitchen management and staff training. Creates unique and delicious dishes while controlling food and labor costs. Collaborative and committed to seeking feedback from customers and staff to improve kitchen workflows. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level and top tier positions. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Chef

Ralp Jamaican Joint
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
  • Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
  • Ensured timely delivery of all orders during busy services by implementing efficient workstations and streamlined plating processes.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
  • Elevated restaurant''s reputation by consistently creating high-quality, innovative dishes and maintaining top-notch presentation standards.
  • Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit grocery costs.
  • Modernized work processes to reduce guest wait times and boost daily output.
  • 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.
  • Utilized culinary techniques to create visually appealing dishes.

Chef

Driftwood Community Centre
07.2020 - 07.2021
  • Developed new recipes and flavor combinations to enhance customer dining experience.
  • 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.
  • Optimized food preparation processes, implementing time-saving techniques without compromising quality.
  • Successfully met dietary requirements for diverse clientele by providing customized meal options upon request.
  • Utilized culinary techniques to create visually appealing dishes.
  • Evaluated food products to verify freshness and quality.
  • Assisted with menu development and planning.

Chef De Cuisine

Jerk Fest
07.2018 - 07.2018
  • Utilized culinary techniques to create visually appealing dishes.
  • Participated in regular menu tastings with ownership and management to evaluate dishes for flavor balance, presentation, and ingredient quality.
  • Managed budgetary constraints by negotiating favorable vendor contracts without sacrificing ingredient quality or availability during seasonal fluctuations.
  • Enhanced guest satisfaction by creating innovative and visually appealing dishes using fresh, local ingredients.
  • Maintained high levels of sanitation and cleanliness, adhering to strict health code regulations and ensuring a safe working environment.
  • Set up and broke down kitchen for service.

Education

Associate of Arts - Restaurant And Culinary Management

HUMBER COLLEGE
Toronto, CA
12.2016

Skills

  • Resource Allocation
  • Kitchen Equipment Operation
  • Food Stock and Supply Management
  • Quality Assurance
  • Garnishing and Plating
  • Allergy awareness
  • Meal Preparation
  • Fine Dining
  • Ingredient Selection
  • Customer Service
  • Food Preparing, Plating, and Presentation
  • Food Pairing Knowledge
  • Food spoilage prevention
  • Plating and presentation

Timeline

Head Chef

Ralp Jamaican Joint
06.2023 - 08.2023

Chef

Driftwood Community Centre
07.2020 - 07.2021

Chef De Cuisine

Jerk Fest
07.2018 - 07.2018

Associate of Arts - Restaurant And Culinary Management

HUMBER COLLEGE
Andelene Gray