Andrea Faraci
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Station Casinos
Boulder Station Hotel And Casino
03.2022 - 04.2023
- Acted as lead to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance, and cleanliness of production and service areas.
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
- Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
Line Cook
Station Casinos
Palace Station Hotel And Casino
02.2016 - 03.2022
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies for maximum productivity.
- Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
Main Kitchen Cook
Station Casinos
Feista Rancho Hotel And Casino
07.2015 - 02.2016
- Promoted excellence in food quality and presentation for kitchen staff.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Verified proper portion sizes to consistently attain high food quality standards.
Lead Cook
Tomo Noodles And Dumplings
9410 W Sahara Ave Ste130 89117
02.2015 - 07.2015
- Supervised line cooks to monitor food safety and order accuracy.
- Delegated jobs within kitchen depending on restaurant traffic and employee skill.
- Taught kitchen staff safety protocols and restaurant standards.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Took over line positions in event of emergency.
- Streamlined kitchen operations by creating more accurate prep sheets, standardized recipe files and product-rotation systems.
Education
Associate of Science - Culinary Science
The Art Institute of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ05.2018
Skills
- Kitchen Management
- Commanding Leadership Style
- Chef Assistance
- Restaurant Operation
- Food Preparation and Safety
- Safe Food Handling
- Kitchen Staff Management
- Food Stock and Supply Management
Timeline
Sous Chef
Station Casinos
03.2022 - 04.2023
Line Cook
Station Casinos
02.2016 - 03.2022
Main Kitchen Cook
Station Casinos
07.2015 - 02.2016
Lead Cook
Tomo Noodles And Dumplings
02.2015 - 07.2015
Associate of Science - Culinary Science
The Art Institute of Phoenix