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Carmen Colon

Atlanta,GA

Summary

Seasoned Chef with a proven track record at City Of Refuge Church Miami, adept in high-pressure environments and maintaining exceptional quality standards. Skilled in recipe preparation and team management, I excel in back-of-house operations, ensuring customer satisfaction and operational excellence. Demonstrates expertise in cash handling and front desk support, achieving a high customer satisfaction rate. Resourceful Line Cook known for maintaining high productivity levels and efficiently completing tasks. Specialize in time management, food safety protocols, and menu development. Excel in fast-paced environments through strong team collaboration, communication skills, and ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook/Team Worker

KFC
Marietta, GA
06.2024 - 01.2025
  • Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
  • Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
  • Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
  • Coordinated orders to expedite food from kitchen according to cook time and delivery time.
  • Monitored stock levels of food items and ordered more when necessary.

Chef

City Of Refuge EPC
Atlanta, GA
09.2022 - 02.2024
  • Catering to the needs of guests, either by phone or as they enter the resort, be it for reservations, special activities, or events, etc.
  • Checked quality of raw materials before use.
  • Established controls to alleviate supply and food waste.
  • Communicated effectively with wait staff regarding patron food allergies and dietary restrictions.
  • Suggested and prepared promotional dishes according to ingredient availability and customer preferences.

Line Cook

Wintergreen Resort
Black Rock, VA
03.2021 - 10.2022
  • Preparation of all dishes and service of all mixed beverages and cocktails
  • Answering all questions and calls from customers placing various orders
  • Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
  • Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.

Education

Diploma -

Central Andros High
Bahamas

Miller’s culinary school graduate -

Bahama host graduate -

Culinary arts course graduate -

Skills

  • Front Desk/ Customer Support
  • Team management expert
  • Multi-tasking skills
  • High performance under pressure & deadlines
  • Quality & excellence in the work environment
  • Recipe preparation
  • Prep work
  • Kitchen station setup
  • Back of house operations
  • Drawer balancing
  • Order verification
  • Cash handling expertise

Timeline

Cook/Team Worker

KFC
06.2024 - 01.2025

Chef

City Of Refuge EPC
09.2022 - 02.2024

Line Cook

Wintergreen Resort
03.2021 - 10.2022

Diploma -

Central Andros High

Miller’s culinary school graduate -

Bahama host graduate -

Culinary arts course graduate -

Carmen Colon