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
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
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
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
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