Brian Morgans
Syracuse,NY
Summary
Hardworking professional bringing detail-oriented approach to food preparation and handling. Reliable individual possessing excellent communication and problem-solving strengths. Experienced in removing old roofing components, correcting problems, and installing new systems. Well-organized team player with a systematic approach and strong attention to detail.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
The Blarney Stone Tavern. Proudly created with
Syracuse, NY
2024.10 - Current
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Ensured kitchen staff followed health and safety regulations.
- Trained new cooks on proper food handling techniques.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of menu items, ingredients, and recipes.
- Organized the work area for efficient functioning during shifts.
Cook
Kirbys
Syracuse, NY
2021.02 - 2022.11
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Provided direction to kitchen staff regarding food preparation, cooking times, portion sizes, and presentation of dishes.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner.
- Reviewed food orders to verify accuracy before they were sent out.
Roofer
Michael Graham Construction
Syracuse, New York
2015.01 - 2020.09
- Climbed ladders and scaffolding to reach roofs for inspection, repair, or installation.
- Installed underlayment, shingles, metal roofing systems, and other materials to construct roofs.
- Inspected existing roofs for damage or leaks and applied sealants when necessary.
- Repaired damaged areas of the roof using tar and other waterproofing materials.
- Measured and cut materials according to specifications with hand tools such as hammers, saws, chisels.
- Removed old roof coverings in preparation for new installations.
- Provided guidance and instruction to apprentices on proper techniques related to roofing work.
- Performed preventive maintenance on tools and equipment used in job activities.
- Attended safety meetings to ensure compliance with all safety regulations.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with building materials required for each job site.
- Operated power tools such as nail guns safely in order to complete tasks quickly and efficiently.
- Ensured that all working surfaces were clean before beginning each task.
- Assisted in loading debris from tear-off projects onto dumpsters or trucks.
Cook
Twin Trees Iii
Syracuse, NY
2019.01 - 2020.02
- Performed basic administrative duties such as inventory management, ordering supplies.
- Assisted in developing new recipes or modifying existing ones for better taste or efficiency.
- Adjusted seasonings of dishes during cooking process in order to enhance flavors.
- Inspected kitchens for sanitary conditions before the start of each shift.
- Operated the pizza oven, ensuring pizzas were cooked to order.
- Prepared dough and sauce for pizzas according to recipes.
- Handled customer orders in a timely manner, ensuring accuracy of order.
- Monitored quality of all products served to customers.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations in the kitchen area.
Education
GED -
Syacuse City School District
Cicero, NY2008-11
Skills
- High-volume dining
- Menu memorization
- Point of Sale (POS) system operations
- Performance improvements
- Recipe creation
- Customer retention
- Portioning understanding
- Vendor relations
- Training
- Purchasing
- Sanitation
- Recruitment and hiring
- Customer service
- Spoilage prevention
- Food processing
- Kitchen organization
- Safe food handling
- Ingredient preparation
- Food assembly
- Quality control
- Stocking supplies
- Frying
- Sauteing
- Grilling
- Ingredients measuring
- Able to lift over 50 pounds
- Residential roofing
- Effective leader
- Rough carpentry framing
- Structural repair
- Paint applications
- Hand tools proficiency
- Commercial roofing
- Fall protection
Affiliations
- Gym
- Spititual
- Reading
- Family man
Timeline
Cook
The Blarney Stone Tavern. Proudly created with
2024.10 - Current
Cook
Kirbys
2021.02 - 2022.11
Cook
Twin Trees Iii
2019.01 - 2020.02
Roofer
Michael Graham Construction
2015.01 - 2020.09
GED -
Syacuse City School District