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Cassius Clay-Harris

Burbank,CA

Summary

Dynamic culinary professional with experience at Crestline Hotels, excelling in sanitation practices and food presentation. Proven ability to enhance productivity through meticulous workstation maintenance and effective inventory management.

Hardworking and enthusiastic cook trained in most facets of successful work. Stays on top of current and expected demands, quickly realigning tasks to handle needs. Dedicated to first-rate communication and team success.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Prep Line Cook

Crestline Hotels
07.2025 - 01.2026
  • Maintained clean, hygienic station by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
  • Set up and prepared utensils and workstation during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
  • Oversaw inventory management when Sous was absent
  • Tasted, smelled and felt food to assure proper preparation and technique was used in its creation.

Recipe Designer and Student Assistant

Pasadena City College
08.2024 - 12.2025
  • Tested recipes to incorporate into school curriculum.
  • Worked with a team of other employees to improve cooperation and hone skills.
  • Experimented with unusual ingredients, techniques and flavors to broaden culinary knowledge.

Catering Assistant

Distinctive Catering
12.2022 - 06.2024
  • Provided friendly, courteous service to create memorable moments for guests.
  • Assisted in setting up and breaking down kitchen stations.
  • Maintained high personal grooming standards and uniform presentation.

Prep Cook

Buttercup Ice Creams and Chowders
02.2022 - 04.2022
  • Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
  • Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
  • Followed orders from head chef to establish productive and timely preparation of meals.

Education

Associate of Science - Culinary Arts

Pasadena City College
Pasadena, California, CA
08-2025

Skills

  • Sanitation practices
  • Portion control
  • Banquet preparation
  • Food presentation
  • Temperature control
  • Recipe execution
  • Knife skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Workstation maintenance
  • Butchery and Meat Preparation

Accomplishments

    Winner of 3rd place in LAHC Annual Culinary Invitational, Savory Division

Certification

  • Certified Culinarian - 2023-2025 - Pasadena City College
  • Premier Food Safety

Timeline

Prep Line Cook

Crestline Hotels
07.2025 - 01.2026

Recipe Designer and Student Assistant

Pasadena City College
08.2024 - 12.2025

Catering Assistant

Distinctive Catering
12.2022 - 06.2024

Prep Cook

Buttercup Ice Creams and Chowders
02.2022 - 04.2022

Associate of Science - Culinary Arts

Pasadena City College
Cassius Clay-Harris