Ashanti Williams
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Dedicated Banquet Cook with industry accreditation in food safety. Delivers exceptional service to customers to promote memorable event experiences. Successful at working closely with restaurant personnel to uphold standards of service.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Banquet Chef Supervisor
The Ballantyne, A Luxury Collection Hotel
Charlotte, NC
05.2023 - Current
- I work garde manger (cold side)
- Prepared banquet meals according to standard recipes and customer preferences.
- Used such cooking processes as charbroiling, sautéing, braising, roasting and par cooking to create delicious dishes.
- Organized prep list and coordinated efficient work to be ready for fast-paced banquet cooking operations.
- Trained and coached banquet staff to maintain groups' reputation for impeccable service.
- Communicated with servers on timing of completed dishes and menu offerings to expedite food delivery.
- Handled guest complaints effectively using six-step procedures to maximize satisfaction.
Line Cook
RH Rooftop Charlotte
Charlotte, NC
02.2022 - 02.2023
- I can run broiler, sauté, griddle, fry, and outside expo and inside expo
- I trained people on different stations
- Help with receiving and ordering product
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
- Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
- Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
- Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding orders and menu changes.
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products.
- Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
- Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
- Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
- Mentored and trained staff by teaching cooking skills and kitchen maintenance, improving overall quality and performance.
Grill Chef
Peninsula Yacht Club
Charlotte, NC
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Grill station was ran by me
- Inventory, cleaning, prep
- Also worked all stations within the kitchen, ran kitchen when sous chef had to step away.
- Ensured that all orders were filled correctly in a timely manner with attention to detail given to presentation of each plate before serving customers.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on kitchen equipment including grills, ovens, reporting any issues found immediately upon discovery.
- Maintained an organized workspace which allowed for efficient completion of tasks during busy periods.
- Followed all health department regulations regarding storage and handling of food products.
- Assisted in the training of new kitchen staff members on proper cooking techniques for grilling items.
Back of House & Front of House
Best Impressions Caterers
Charlotte, NC
06.2019 - 09.2020
- Unload and load trucks, prep food, plating of food, served food.
Education
Bachelor's - Food and Beverage Industry Management
Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte
03.2024
Associate's - Culinary Arts
Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte
05.2021
High school diploma -
Craven Early College
05.2019
Skills
- Culinary Experience (4 years)
- Shift Supervisor (4 years)
- Knife skills (5 years)
- Kitchen Experience (4 years)
- Catering
- Banquet Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Kitchen Management Experience
- Food Preparation
- Food Safety
- Special diets
- Food presentation
- Customer Service
- Communication skills
- Team management
- Restaurant experience
- Organizational skills
Certification
- Driver's License
- Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
- Manager ServSafe
Timeline
Banquet Chef Supervisor
The Ballantyne, A Luxury Collection Hotel
05.2023 - Current
Line Cook
RH Rooftop Charlotte
02.2022 - 02.2023
Grill Chef
Peninsula Yacht Club
01.2021 - 06.2021
Back of House & Front of House
Best Impressions Caterers
06.2019 - 09.2020
Bachelor's - Food and Beverage Industry Management
Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte
Associate's - Culinary Arts
Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte
High school diploma -
Craven Early College
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