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Braden Ferrer

Las Vegas

Summary

Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at MGM Grand, excelling in food preparation and customer service. Proven ability to train staff and manage inventory effectively, ensuring high-quality meal delivery. Recognized for enhancing flavors through recipe modification and maintaining compliance with health standards, contributing to a positive dining experience.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook

Summit Club
Las Vegas
12.2023 - 05.2024
  • Supervised and trained kitchen staff on proper food preparation techniques.
  • Monitored food stock levels and placed orders as necessary.
  • Resolved customer complaints related to food quality and service.
  • Inspected kitchen for sanitary conditions prior to each shift.
  • Adhered to food safety standards during food storage and preparation.
  • Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils, and dishes thoroughly.
  • Coordinated with wait staff for timely meal delivery to customers.
  • Performed inventory management and basic administrative duties.

Cook

MGM Grand
Las Vegas
01.2023 - 11.2023
  • Coordinated with wait staff to ensure timely delivery of meals to customers.
  • Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or services provided.
  • Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
  • Provided guidance to junior cooks regarding food preparation methods and techniques.
  • Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
  • Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
  • Interacted with waitstaff regarding special orders for customers with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
  • Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
  • Prepared a wide range of dishes according to menu specifications and chef instructions.

Chef/General Laborer

Royal Leif Farms
Willow Creek
04.2020 - 12.2022
  • Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
  • Performed basic administrative duties such as inventory management, ordering supplies.
  • Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or services provided.
  • Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
  • Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
  • Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
  • Trained, managed and guided kitchen staff to improve overall performance, service quality and productivity.
  • Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces, and salads.
  • Coordinated orders to expedite food from kitchen according to cook time and delivery time.

Cook/Kitchen Manager

Golden Entertainment (SG Bar)
Las Vegas
06.2018 - 04.2020
  • Conducted regular staff meetings to discuss menu changes, safety protocols and performance reviews.
  • Trained new employees on kitchen procedures and policies.
  • Oversaw daily operations of the kitchen including meal preparation, cooking methods, portion sizes and plate presentation.
  • Analyzed financial data including sales reports, budgeting information and cost analysis reports to make operational decisions.
  • Created weekly schedules for kitchen staff members based on anticipated business volume.
  • Assisted in developing menus according to seasonal availability of ingredients as well as customer preferences.
  • Ordered ingredients and supplies to maintain adequate inventory levels for the kitchen.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable local, state and federal laws governing food service operations.
  • Developed and implemented kitchen policies, procedures and quality standards.
  • Maintained accurate records of food costs, labor costs, waste management and other related expenses.
  • Monitored sanitation practices to ensure that all employees adhere to health department regulations.
  • Inspected equipment regularly to identify necessary repairs or replacements.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining a positive attitude towards guests at all times.

Cook

Pizza Rock
Las Vegas
10.2017 - 04.2018
  • Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
  • Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
  • Coordinated with wait staff to ensure timely delivery of meals to customers.
  • Adjusted seasonings of dishes during cooking process in order to enhance flavors.
  • Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
  • Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
  • Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
  • Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
  • Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
  • Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.

Cook

Jackson's Bar and Grill
Las Vegas
06.2015 - 04.2016
  • Monitored stock levels of food items and ordered more when necessary.
  • Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or services provided.
  • Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
  • Inspected kitchens for sanitary conditions before the start of each shift.
  • Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
  • Coordinated with wait staff to ensure timely delivery of meals to customers.
  • Adjusted seasonings of dishes during cooking process in order to enhance flavors.
  • Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
  • Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.

Cavalry Scout (19D)

U.S. Army Active Duty
Ft. Hood
10.2005 - 01.2008
  • Performed scouting missions while providing security for maneuver elements in combat environments.
  • Maintained communication with other units through radio transmissions or visual signals.
  • Performed maintenance on vehicles and weapons systems to ensure proper operation during missions.
  • Developed detailed plans for missions based upon current tactical situations and available resources.
  • Directed artillery fire onto predetermined targets based upon battlefield conditions and mission objectives.
  • Conducted reconnaissance operations to identify and report enemy locations, strengths, and weaknesses.
  • Provided fire support by operating various weapons systems such as machine guns, mortars, rocket launchers, and anti-tank missiles.
  • Conducted route reconnaissance to determine safe passage for friendly forces.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts

Le Cordon Bleu
Las Vegas, NV
08-2016

Skills

  • Food preparation and safety
  • Inventory management
  • Customer service excellence
  • Equipment operation
  • Meal planning
  • Staff training
  • Quality control
  • Order coordination
  • Recipe modification
  • Team collaboration
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Problem-solving
  • Food presentation
  • Health and safety compliance
  • High volume production capability
  • Food handler certification
  • Hospitality and service industry background
  • New hire training
  • Labor management
  • Stock management
  • Event catering
  • Recipes and menu planning

Timeline

Cook

Summit Club
12.2023 - 05.2024

Cook

MGM Grand
01.2023 - 11.2023

Chef/General Laborer

Royal Leif Farms
04.2020 - 12.2022

Cook/Kitchen Manager

Golden Entertainment (SG Bar)
06.2018 - 04.2020

Cook

Pizza Rock
10.2017 - 04.2018

Cook

Jackson's Bar and Grill
06.2015 - 04.2016

Cavalry Scout (19D)

U.S. Army Active Duty
10.2005 - 01.2008

Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts

Le Cordon Bleu

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