BRETT MASON
Plainfield,NJ
Summary
Highly skilled and creative professional Cook with over 35 years of experience working in high volume commercial kitchen environment. Possesses excellent knife handling skills, following safety, sanitation and food handling procedures. Works well under pressure, maintains composure, training and mentoring kitchen staff. Is self-motivated, organized and owns personal chef tools.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
LINE COOK
Lantern Hill Senior Living
06.2016 - Current
- Prepare and cook meals and snacks for the elderly, breakfast, lunch & dinner.
- Pre-set menus in accordance with health & safety regulations to ensure meals are nutritious, appetizing and meet dietary needs.
- Clean up workstations before and after shift.
LINE COOK
Jokers Wild Casino
04.2012 - 03.2016
- Prepared Food in a variety of ways per customer orders, working 7 pans simultaneously Worked broiler.
- Operated grill and fry stations, preparing all menu items from potatoes and meats Worked pantry station, preparing salads and cold sandwiches Prepared soups, gravies, and specialty sauces in saucier area.
- Followed safe food handling processes and procedures.
LINE COOK
Silver Nugget Casino
01.2012 - 03.2012
- Prepared all food items as directed in a timely manner.
- Followed recipes, portion controls and presentation specifications as set by restaurant.
- Cleaned and maintained station in practicing good safety, sanitation and organizational skills.
LINE COOK
Foothill Casino
07.2009 - 12.2011
- Oversaw night kitchen staff, including server, kitchen worker, dishwasher and utility Transitioned kitchen work to morning staff, ensuring proper set-up for next shift.
- Prepared all food items as directed in sanitary and timely manner Followed recipes, portion controls and presentation specifications as set by restaurant.
- Cleaned and maintained station in practicing good safety, sanitation and organizational skills.
SUE CHEF
Big Mama’s Rib Shack
01.2005 - 07.2009
- Managed cashiers and daily receipts, making nightly deposits Monitored inventory of restaurant supplies, placing vendor orders in absence of owner.
- Delegated responsibilities of kitchen staff, ensuring recipes were prepared properly Escorted inspectors during annual visits, documenting any corrections needed.
- Prepared all food items as directed in sanitary and timely manner.
- Followed recipes, portion controls and presentation specifications as set by restaurant.
- Cleaned and maintained station in practicing good safety, sanitation and organizational skills.
Sous Chef
Airport Inn at McCarran Airport
03.2000 - 07.2001
- Supervised kitchen staff, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to food safety standards.
- Developed and implemented new recipes, enhancing menu offerings and customer satisfaction.
- Trained junior chefs on culinary techniques and kitchen operations, fostering skill development.
- Managed inventory control procedures, optimizing ingredient usage and minimizing waste.
- Conducted quality checks on dishes prior to service, maintaining high culinary standards.
Sous Chef
Crown and Anchor British Pub
06.1991 - 10.1999
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless service during peak hours.
- Led weekly team meetings to discuss menu changes, staff performance, and operational improvements.
- Streamlined food prep processes, increasing kitchen efficiency and reducing preparation time.
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
Education
COOK TRAINIG
CULINARY UNION LOCAL 226
Las Vegas, NV01.1989
CHEF TRAINING
CENTURY FOR CULINARY ARTS
Las Vegas, NV01.1989
Skills
Time management
Timeline
LINE COOK
Lantern Hill Senior Living
06.2016 - Current
LINE COOK
Jokers Wild Casino
04.2012 - 03.2016
LINE COOK
Silver Nugget Casino
01.2012 - 03.2012
LINE COOK
Foothill Casino
07.2009 - 12.2011
SUE CHEF
Big Mama’s Rib Shack
01.2005 - 07.2009
Sous Chef
Airport Inn at McCarran Airport
03.2000 - 07.2001
Sous Chef
Crown and Anchor British Pub
06.1991 - 10.1999
COOK TRAINIG
CULINARY UNION LOCAL 226
CHEF TRAINING
CENTURY FOR CULINARY ARTS