Chad Groom
Longwood,FL
Summary
Dedicated Line Cook with expertise in high-volume restaurant settings, adept at meal preparation, plating, and upholding kitchen hygiene standards. Proven track record in food safety compliance and inventory management, consistently delivering quality dishes during peak hours while optimizing workflow efficiency.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Cook
Concert Golf Partners
Longwood, FL
07.2021 - Current
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Ensured freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
- Assisted in prep work such as washing vegetables or butchering meat when needed.
- Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding orders and menu changes.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct food temperature for high scores on health inspections.
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Mentored and trained staff by teaching cooking skills and kitchen maintenance, improving overall quality and performance.
- Adhered to regulatory standards regarding safe and sanitary food prep.
Kitchen Manager
Kiwi's Pub and Grill
Alta, FL
07.2017 - 06.2021
- Ordered ingredients and supplies to maintain adequate inventory levels for the kitchen.
- Maintained accurate records of food costs, labor costs, waste management and other related expenses.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable local, state and federal laws governing food service operations.
- Created weekly schedules for kitchen staff members based on anticipated business volume.
- Assisted in developing menus according to seasonal availability of ingredients as well as customer preferences.
- Performed weekly inventories of food items stored in refrigerators or freezers.
- Trained employees on cooking techniques, safety standards and performance strategies.
Education
Business
Seminole State College of Florida
Sanford, FLSkills
- Food rotation
- Recipe preparation
- Food presentation
- Portioning
- Food spoilage prevention
- Soup preparation
- Foodservice sanitation
- Sauce preparation
- Cleaning and organization
- Food safety knowledge
Certification
- Food Manager Cerified
Timeline
Line Cook
Concert Golf Partners
07.2021 - Current
Kitchen Manager
Kiwi's Pub and Grill
07.2017 - 06.2021
- Food Manager Cerified
Business
Seminole State College of Florida
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