Askari Kemp
Miami,FL
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with proven leadership at Le Zoo, excelling in kitchen organization and quality control. Expert in cooking techniques and food preparation, consistently maximizing customer satisfaction. Recognized for reducing waste through effective inventory management and fostering a collaborative team environment. Committed to maintaining high sanitation standards and enhancing menu offerings.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook Shift Leader
Le Zoo
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, adhering to health department standards for safety and sanitation.
- Demonstrated exceptional multitasking abilities by overseeing multiple cooking stations simultaneously while maintaining quality control standards.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Successfully managed inventory and reduced waste by carefully monitoring food usage and rotating stock.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
Line Cook
Trump International Hotel
04.2022 - 02.2025
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
Education
Diploma -
Miami Carol City Senior High
Miami Gardens, FL06.2002
Skills
- Customer service
- Team leadership
- Cooking techniques
- Kitchen organization
- Food storage
- Food preparation
- Quality control
- Meal preparation
- Multitasking and organization
- Knife skills
- Recipe creation
- Kitchen management
- Food pairing
- Sanitation procedures
- Menu planning
Timeline
Line Cook
Trump International Hotel
04.2022 - 02.2025
Cook Shift Leader
Le Zoo
Diploma -
Miami Carol City Senior High
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