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
Pensacola, FL
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
Pensacola, FL
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
Pensacola, FL
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
Perdido, AL
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
Pensacola Fl
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