Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Affiliations
References
Timeline
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BRADEN HEINZ

BRADEN HEINZ

Eastham,MA

Summary

Dynamic culinary professional with a proven track record at Van Rensselaer's Restaurant, excelling in food safety and presentation techniques. Adept at training teams and enhancing kitchen efficiency, I consistently deliver high-quality dishes under pressure while fostering collaboration and creativity. Passionate about menu planning and committed to exceptional customer service.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sous Chef Jr.

Van Rensselaer's Restaurant
South Wellfleet, USA
06.2019 - Current
  • Ensured compliance with food safety and sanitation standards consistently.
  • Supervised food preparation processes to maintain high quality control standards.
  • Trained line cooks to improve skills and overall kitchen performance.
  • Consistently prepared high-quality dishes under pressure while meeting service timelines.
  • Maintained the cleanliness and organization of kitchen areas to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Monitored inventory levels to guarantee sufficient supplies for daily operations.
  • Implemented waste reduction strategies, leading to increased kitchen efficiency.
  • Collaborated with Executive Chef to develop innovative dishes for special events.

Pantry Chef

Mahoney's Bar and Grill
Orleans, USA
10.2021 - 03.2022
  • Created salads, appetizers and desserts
  • Prepped restaurant recipes to assist head chef
  • Shucked Oysters and Clams

Education

Associate of Science - Culinary Arts

Johnson & Wales University
Providence, RI
05-2024

High School Diploma -

Nauset Regional High School
North Eastham, MA
06.2022

Associate of Science - Business Management

Cape Cod Community College
West Barnstable, MA

Skills

  • Team collaboration
  • Time management
  • Problem solving
  • Presentation techniques
  • Communication skills
  • Precise knife cuts
  • Delivery inspections
  • Active listening
  • Culinary creativity
  • Self-motivation
  • Garnishing techniques
  • Positive and professional

Certification

  • Servsafe
  • Allergen
  • Alcohol

Affiliations

  • Baseball, water sports, fishing, hunting, skiing, basketball, golf, etc.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Pantry Chef

Mahoney's Bar and Grill
10.2021 - 03.2022

Sous Chef Jr.

Van Rensselaer's Restaurant
06.2019 - Current

Associate of Science - Culinary Arts

Johnson & Wales University

High School Diploma -

Nauset Regional High School

Associate of Science - Business Management

Cape Cod Community College