Canaan Huggins
Birmingham,AL
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Sage Dining
09.2022 - Current
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Prepared international cuisines for large groups
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
Lead Cook
Sodexo
09.2019 - 12.2021
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Prepared ingredients ahead of time to promote efficiency in dish garnishing.
- Produced high volume covers per day and maintained near-perfect customer satisfaction scores.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
Line Cook
Summit Club
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
Education
High School Diploma -
John Carroll Catholic High School
Birmingham, ALCulinary Arts Diploma - Culinary Arts
Culinard, Culinary Institute of Virginia College
Birmingham, AL11.2018
Skills
- High-Volume Environments
- Menu Planning
- High-Quality Ingredients
- Chef Assistance
- Kitchen Equipment Operation
- Food Preparation and Safety
Timeline
Sous Chef
Sage Dining
09.2022 - Current
Lead Cook
Sodexo
09.2019 - 12.2021
Line Cook
Summit Club
08.2018 - 08.2019
High School Diploma -
John Carroll Catholic High School
Culinary Arts Diploma - Culinary Arts
Culinard, Culinary Institute of Virginia College