Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Timeline
GeneralManager
Antonio Cooper

Antonio Cooper

Philadelphia

Summary

Capable Desired Position with solid background in preparing diverse banquet dishes. Contributed to successful events by ensuring timely and quality food preparation. Demonstrated proficiency in teamwork and adapting to varying kitchen demands.

Experienced with banquet food preparation, ensuring every dish meets high standards. Utilizes strong knife skills and efficient cooking techniques to maintain workflow. Knowledge of food safety regulations and kitchen protocols.

As culinary professional, brings extensive experience in preparing and presenting high-quality banquet dishes. Known for meticulous attention to detail and strong collaboration skills, ensuring seamless coordination during events. Adaptable to changing needs and committed to achieving culinary excellence.

Skilled culinary professional focused on delivering high-quality banquet preparations. Strong emphasis on teamwork and adaptability, ensuring reliability in dynamic kitchen environments. Expertise in food preparation, plating, and maintaining kitchen hygiene standards. Known for effective collaboration and consistent achievement of desired results.

Driven fast food Prep Cook with wide and diverse skill set. Offering Number years of quality performance in food service roles. Known for reliability, efficiency and best-in-class service.

Talented Cook with excellent experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Clear communicator with team-oriented focus and advanced skills to effectively work with cashiers and kitchen staff to review and prepare orders. Qualified and hardworking with up-to-date food handling permit.

Attentive Job Title with wide-ranging culinary experience in various settings. Produces quality meals while adhering to safety and sanitation guidelines. Possesses excellent organization and time management skills for smooth kitchen operation.

Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Banquet Prep Cook/Line Cook

The Study
02.2023 - Current
  • Upheld high-quality standards for all prepared dishes, consistently meeting client expectations and receiving positive feedback.
  • Consistently upheld cleanliness and organization of workspaces to meet food safety standards.
  • Demonstrated flexibility by adapting to last-minute changes or requests from clients and event coordinators.
  • Reduced food waste by efficiently utilizing ingredients and maintaining proper portion control.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Collaborated with event coordinators and catering leads to facilitate flawless banquet food service operations.
  • Showcased professionalism and positivity in fast-paced settings.
  • Ensured timely completion of tasks by adhering to strict deadlines set by banquet managers.
  • Collaborated with the culinary team to create innovative menu options for special events and functions.
  • Assisted in training new staff members on proper techniques and safety standards within the kitchen environment.
  • Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.

BOH Line Cook

Liberty Point
01.2021 - 12.2022
  • Ensured consistent taste and quality by adhering to standardized recipes and carefully measuring ingredients.
  • Maintained exceptional quality control standards during high-volume service periods.
  • Utilized strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities simultaneously under pressure during busy shifts.
  • Trained new hires, fostering a positive team environment and contributing to overall staff development.
  • Raised the level of presentation quality by focusing on detail-oriented plating techniques for each dish served.
  • Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining food preparation processes and organizing workstations for optimal performance.
  • Provided excellent customer service by accommodating special dietary needs and addressing concerns promptly.

Dishwasher

City Tavern
02.2013 - 02.2014
  • Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
  • Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
  • Kept work area clean, dry, and free of debris to prevent incidents and accidents.
  • Kept dishes, utensils and glassware clean and rotated following safety standards set by restaurant.
  • Completed extra cleaning work on garbage cans, racks, dry storage areas, and other fixtures to keep kitchen spotless.
  • Scraped, washed and efficiently restacked dishware, utensils, and glassware to keep kitchen ready for customer demands.
  • Enhanced kitchen efficiency by maintaining a clean and organized workspace for fellow staff members.
  • Worked with chemicals such as detergent, rinse agents, and sanitizers to protect customer health.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by properly using and storing cleaning chemicals according to safety guidelines.

Education

GED -

Pearson Vue CCP
18th And Spring Garden

Timeline

Banquet Prep Cook/Line Cook

The Study
02.2023 - Current

BOH Line Cook

Liberty Point
01.2021 - 12.2022

Dishwasher

City Tavern
02.2013 - 02.2014

GED -

Pearson Vue CCP
Antonio Cooper