Charles Halyak
Burgettstown,PA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Frozen Food Lead
Giant Eagle Market District
Pittsburgh, PA
12.2008 - Current
- Developed promotional plans and displays for featured frozen food items.
- Managed inventory levels by tracking usage rates, ordering new stock as needed, and rotating older stock out first.
- Read orders to obtain item numbers and located merchandise in bins or on shelves.
- Assisted other departments with unloading deliveries containing perishable goods.
- Checked expiration dates on all products before stocking shelves or coolers.
- Ordered additional stock when necessary to keep shelves full of product.
- Established relationships with vendors to negotiate optimal prices for bulk orders.
- Performed quality assurance inspections on incoming shipments of frozen goods.
- Stocked shelves, racks, and bins with new or transferred merchandise.
Assistant Sous Chef
Marriott Hotel
Coraopolis, PA
06.2003 - 11.2008
- Supervised kitchen food preparation in demanding, high-volume environments.
- Communicated effectively with wait staff regarding patron food allergies and dietary restrictions.
- Monitored food products, driving quality, freshness and integrity.
- Participated in menu planning meetings with other chefs.
- Ensured compliance with sanitation regulations and safety standards.
- Plated food according to restaurant artistic guidelines to promote attractive presentation.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
- Stored all foods at correct temperature according to health regulations.
- Created diverse cuisines for full restaurant, special event, catering and tasting menus.
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
- Prepared meals for special occasions or large groups when necessary.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
International Culinary Acadamy
Pittsburgh07-1995
Skills
- Loss Prevention
- Quality Control
- Loading and Unloading
- Report Generation
Timeline
Frozen Food Lead
Giant Eagle Market District
12.2008 - Current
Assistant Sous Chef
Marriott Hotel
06.2003 - 11.2008
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
International Culinary Acadamy
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