Charldeur Colas

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.
• Ensured freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
• Organized the storage area to ensure that all necessary items were readily accessible.
• Followed health and safety standards to ensure safe working environment for employees and customers alike.
• Assisted in prep work such as washing vegetables or butchering meat when needed.
• Maintained accurate records of daily production sheets including waste logs.
• Tracked inventory levels of all products used in the kitchen on a daily basis.
• Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding orders and menu changes.
• Adhered to sanitation policies at all times when handling food products.
• Inspected equipment for cleanliness prior to use every shift.
• Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
• Responded quickly to any customer complaints or concerns about their dining experience.
• Worked closely with management team in order to meet budget goals while maintaining high quality standards.
• Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
• Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
• Restocked food items throughout shift to prepare necessary ingredients for cooking and timely service.
• Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
• Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
• Maintained hygienic kitchen with regular mopping, disinfecting workspace and washing utensils and glassware.
• Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products.
• Cleaned cooking and refrigeration equipment to sanitize and prevent food-borne illness.
• Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
• Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces and salads.
• Washed and peeled ingredients to prepare for different meals and recipes.
• Mentored and trained staff by teaching cooking skills and kitchen maintenance, improving overall quality and performance.
• Conducted daily inspections and maintained food sanitation and kitchen equipment safety reports.
• Helped other staff members complete job tasks during peak times to keep kitchen running efficiently.
• Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
• Performed workstation prep prior to shift start.
• Received and stored food and supplies.
• Adhered to regulatory standards regarding safe and sanitary food prep.
• Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
• Chopped vegetables and seasoned meats and fish in preparation for grilling, sautéing and braising.
• Trained new team members on proper meat and vegetable preparation techniques.
• Checked temperature of freezers and refrigerators to maintain proper storage of cold items.
• Portioned food onto plates, added garnishes and sauces and handed off to wait staff for serving.
• Garnished and arranged dishes into creative presentations.
• Operated kitchen equipment in alignment with OSHA protocols and manufacturer instructions.
• Reviewed recipes to determine exact measurements and ingredients to create dishes.