ANTONIO AVERILLS
Greenville,SC
Summary
Professional kitchen management expert with comprehensive experience in leading culinary teams, ensuring high-quality food preparation, and maintaining kitchen efficiency. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptable to changing needs, and dedicated to achieving operational excellence. Skilled in inventory management, staff training, and maintaining health and safety standards. Reliable, results-driven, and prepared to make significant impact in any culinary environment.
Overview
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Certification
13
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years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Cook
Sunrise Senior Living
Greenville, SC
06.2022 - 08.2026
- Collaborated with dietary staff to accommodate special dietary needs and restrictions.
- Prepared and cooked large batches of meals following standardized recipes.
- Created batches of food products with specified flavor, texture, clarity, bouquet and color profiles by following production recipes and procedures.
- Monitored food presentation, ensuring compliance with aesthetic standards before service.
- Reduced waste by properly storing leftover ingredients for future use or repurposing into new dishes.
- Performed routine equipment maintenance checks, resolving potential issues before they impacted kitchen operations.
3rd Cook
Aramark
Greenville, SC
09.2018 - 06.2022
- Assisted in meal preparation for large-scale events, demonstrating adaptability under pressure.
- Assisted with large catering events, showcasing adaptability and teamwork skills in delivering exceptional quality within tight deadlines.
- Provided backup support to other kitchen positions during staff shortages or high demand periods, demonstrating versatility and commitment to overall team success.
- Handled multiple duties simultaneously including prep work, cooking stations support and final plating touches leading to successful daily operations.
- Prepared and assembled ingredients for diverse menu offerings, ensuring freshness and quality.
- Operated kitchen equipment efficiently, adhering to safety and sanitation protocols.
Kitchen Manager
Shula Burger
Kissimmee, FL
09.2013 - 09.2018
- Supervised daily kitchen operations, ensuring adherence to food safety and hygiene standards.
- Managed inventory control, optimizing stock levels and reducing waste.
- Implemented cost-saving measures, improving overall kitchen efficiency and profitability.
- Fostered a positive work environment, promoting teamwork and employee morale within the kitchen staff.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless communication between the kitchen team and service areas for optimal guest experiences.
Education
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Skills
- Meal preparation
- Kitchen management
- Food safety
- Kitchen organization
- Menu planning
- Training management
- Food inventory management
- Scheduling
- Special diets
- Employee supervision
Personal Information
- Availability: Willing to relocate: Anywhere
- Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Certification
Driver's License
Languages
English
Timeline
Lead Cook
Sunrise Senior Living
06.2022 - 08.2026
3rd Cook
Aramark
09.2018 - 06.2022
Kitchen Manager
Shula Burger
09.2013 - 09.2018