Brandon Socha
DeBary
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Lukes Kitchen, excelling in recipe adjustment and food presentation. Proven ability to enhance flavors while ensuring sanitation compliance and effective inventory management. Recognized for fostering team collaboration and resolving conflicts, contributing to a harmonious kitchen environment and high-quality dining experiences.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook
Lukes Kitchen
Maitland
02.2019 - 08.2021
- Adjusted recipes as needed to accommodate dietary restrictions or allergies.
- Developed daily specials utilizing seasonal ingredients.
- Conducted regular performance reviews with line cooks while providing constructive feedback where necessary.
- Resolved conflicts between kitchen staff members in an efficient manner.
- Performed weekly inspections of all equipment for safety compliance.
- Enforced portion control guidelines to minimize costs associated with overproduction.
- Ensured food preparation and presentation met high standards of quality and sanitation.
- Established standard procedures for plating presentations.
- Collaborated with Executive Chef to create innovative dishes for special events.
- Complied with all health department regulations regarding proper food handling methods.
Cook
Prada
Winter Park
06.2017 - 08.2019
- 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.
- Inspected kitchens for sanitary conditions before the start of each shift.
- Coordinated with wait staff to ensure timely delivery of meals to customers.
- Monitored stock levels of food items and ordered more when necessary.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
Prep Cook
Luma
Winter Park
02.2016 - 05.2017
- Communicated effectively with fellow staff members regarding meal preparations.
- Seasoned cooked dishes properly before serving them.
- Operated grills, ovens and other kitchen equipment as required for meal preparation.
- Maintained an accurate inventory of supplies needed for daily operations.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas and equipment to ensure food safety standards.
- Adhered strictly to safety regulations while handling sharp knives or operating machinery.
- Stocked kitchen with necessary supplies, including food items and utensils.
- Monitored inventory levels of all kitchen items and placed orders when needed.
- Prepped vegetables and ingredients by washing, chopping and dicing.
- Operated grills and steamers to prepare vegetables, potatoes, rice and meats.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lyman High School
Longwood, FL05-2005
Skills
- Recipe adjustment
- Food presentation
- Sanitation compliance
- Inventory management
- Portion control
- Equipment maintenance
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
Certification
- Food safety certified
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Cook
Lukes Kitchen
02.2019 - 08.2021
Cook
Prada
06.2017 - 08.2019
Prep Cook
Luma
02.2016 - 05.2017
High School Diploma -
Lyman High School
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