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Chad Dunaway

Anchorage,AK

Summary

38 Team-oriented Prep Cook with 39 years of hands-on experience preparing food in fast-paced eating environments. Skilled in kitchen sanitization, basic cooking and ingredient measurement and assembly. Hardworking and punctual individual possessing excellent manual dexterity and familiarity of kitchen safety and health rules.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Prep Cook / Cook Expediter

Benihana Restaurant
Anchorage, AK
11.2023 - Current
  • Prepared ingredients for use in cooking, such as washing, peeling, cutting and slicing vegetables.
  • Cleaned and sanitized work areas and equipment to ensure food safety standards.
  • Followed recipes to prepare meals according to customer specifications.
  • Checked freshness of food and ingredients prior to use.
  • Read tickets and set up Teppan cooks carts.
  • Checked in orders.

Line Cook

Gccc
Wasilla, AK
01.2023 - 10.2024
  • Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
  • Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
  • Operated various kitchen appliance such as a blender, oven, grill, or stand mixer.
  • Served 2 meals per day

Line Cook/Morning Prep Cook

Lucky Wishbone
Anchorage, AK
07.2019 - 08.2022
  • Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
  • Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
  • Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
  • Operated various kitchen appliance such as a blender, oven, grill, or stand mixer.

Head Cook

5 Star Oilfield Serrvices
Anchorage, AK
03.2012 - 08.2018
  • Developed and implemented daily, weekly, and monthly menus based on budget guidelines.
  • Ensured that all food safety regulations were followed in the kitchen.
  • Supervised a team of 8-10 cooks to ensure quality standards were met.
  • Ordered supplies, ingredients, and equipment needed for the kitchen.
  • Cooked 3 meals a day,soups,and deserts from scratch, 2 weeks on 1 week off.

Education

GED -

Nine Star Education
Anchorage, AK
04-2005

Associate of Arts -

UAA
Anchorage, AK

Skills

  • Preparation Speed
  • Menu Adaptation
  • Measuring Ingredients
  • Knife skills
  • Run all kitchen equipment
  • Competent
  • Follow kitchen and safety standards
  • Punctual
  • Flexible

Timeline

Prep Cook / Cook Expediter

Benihana Restaurant
11.2023 - Current

Line Cook

Gccc
01.2023 - 10.2024

Line Cook/Morning Prep Cook

Lucky Wishbone
07.2019 - 08.2022

Head Cook

5 Star Oilfield Serrvices
03.2012 - 08.2018

GED -

Nine Star Education

Associate of Arts -

UAA

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