Carlos White
Pace,FL
Summary
Dynamic BOH Line Cook with a proven track record at Pearl & Horn, recognized for elevating dish presentation and ensuring top-notch quality control. Highly motivated and skilled in food safety, I excel in high-pressure environments, consistently delivering exceptional customer satisfaction while fostering collaboration within the kitchen team.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
BOH Line Cook
Pearl & Horn
06.2024 - Current
- Prepared and portioned 50+ ingredients daily, ensuring consistent quality and timely readiness for service.
- Ensured consistent taste and quality by adhering to standardized recipes and carefully measuring ingredients.
- Consistently met high volume demands while maintaining impeccable quality control standards for all dishes prepared.
- Raised the level of presentation quality by focusing on detail-oriented plating techniques for each dish served.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness, resulting in a consistently top-rated health inspection score.
- Prepared and portioned 50+ ingredients daily, ensuring consistent quality and timely readiness for service.
BOH Line Cook
Mari Carmen's Lunch Bar & Tapas
11.2021 - 03.2023
- Managed inventory and ordered food and supplies to maintain adequate stock.
- Assisted in developing new menu items to reflect restaurant's style and standards.
- Developed innovative, creative menu items and recipes.
- Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of meals.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Tasted, smelled, and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Effectively performed de facto managerial duties, overseeing multiple roles with a 95% accuracy rate while ensuring seamless operations and team success.
BOH Line Cook
Georges's Bistro & Bar
12.2017 - 08.2020
- Prepare and organize ingredients, cooking supplies, and workstations daily to ensure efficient kitchen operations.
- Execute identical dishes with consistent attention to detail, maintaining high-quality standards to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Uphold strict food safety and sanitation protocols by monitoring food handling, cleaning, and hygiene practices, ensuring a safe environment for both staff and customers.
- Trained new hires, fostering a positive team environment and contributing to overall staff development.
- Expertly managed high-volume service, consistently delivering exceptional dining experiences to 500+ guests daily in a fast-paced environment.
BOH Line Cook
Sunset Grille
05.2016 - 08.2018
- Prepared and executed over 100 menu items daily, ensuring high-quality dishes and maintaining near-perfect customer satisfaction scores.
- Managed high-volume periods, such as sunset rushes, by efficiently preparing up to 10 orders simultaneously with a 95% accuracy rate, contributing to exceptional customer experiences and repeat business.
- Conducted thorough quality checks on all food items to ensure freshness and consistency, providing constructive feedback to the kitchen supervisor for continuous improvement.
BOH Line Cook
Sam's Seafood
07.2015 - 09.2017
- Performed daily opening and closing duties, including preparing cooking supplies, ingredients, and workstations to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
- Consistently prepared high-quality dishes, such as seafood, chicken, and steak, adhering to precise recipes, portioning standards, and waste control guidelines.
- Maintained strict compliance with food safety protocols by monitoring food handling, cleaning, and sanitation practices, ensuring a safe environment for both staff and customers.
- Masterfully prepared and executed 50+ constantly changing menu items daily, ensuring flawless consistency and quality in a dynamic, fast-paced kitchen environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Escambia High School
Pensacola, FL06-2015
Skills
- Food preparing, plating, and presentation
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Quality assurance and control
- Effective prioritization
- Prep work
- Back of house operations
- Highly motivated
- Problem-solving
- Head chef collaboration
- Food safety knowledge
- Active listener
- Professional attitude
Timeline
BOH Line Cook
Pearl & Horn
06.2024 - Current
BOH Line Cook
Mari Carmen's Lunch Bar & Tapas
11.2021 - 03.2023
BOH Line Cook
Georges's Bistro & Bar
12.2017 - 08.2020
BOH Line Cook
Sunset Grille
05.2016 - 08.2018
BOH Line Cook
Sam's Seafood
07.2015 - 09.2017
High School Diploma -
Escambia High School
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