Charles Hicks
Winston-Salem,NC
Summary
Accomplished meat processing professional with extensive experience at Fresh Cuts Inc. Expert in knife handling and meat inspection, ensuring top-notch food safety and sanitation practices. Recognized for significantly reducing waste while enhancing cutting speed, demonstrating a commitment to quality and efficiency in all aspects of meat preparation.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef Assistant
Village Tavern Restaurant
Winston-Salem, NC
04.2021 - Current
- Assisted in food preparation and ingredient organization to ensure timely service.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen areas, adhering to health regulations.
- Collaborated with head chef to develop daily specials and seasonal menus.
- Monitored inventory levels, assisting with stock management and ordering supplies.
- Supported training of new kitchen staff on procedures and safety protocols.
- Executed food plating and presentation to enhance guest dining experience.
- Implemented efficient cooking techniques, improving meal production timelines.
- Prepared and cooked quality meals in high-volume, fast-paced service environments.
- Followed recipes and instructions to achieve quality and presentation standards.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, adhering to strict sanitation guidelines for a safe kitchen environment.
- Assisted head chef in menu planning for optimal ingredient utilization and minimized food waste.
- Assisted in menu preparation, making suggestions, and researching recipes compatible with existing menu items.
- Managed food preparation activities, such as cutting ingredients to size and preparing sauces and garnishes.
- Received delivered, sorted produce and stored supplies quickly to maintain quality and condition.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely delivery of orders, improving overall dining experience for guests.
- Maintained cleanliness and order of kitchen prep areas and appliances as well as convenient organization of ingredients.
Meat Cutter
PF Changs Restaurant
Winston-Salem, NC
05.2015 - 09.2019
- Learned safety protocols and best practices for meat handling and processing.
- Assisted in operating band saws and grinders for meat preparation.
- Developed skills in cutting, trimming, and portioning various types of meat.
- Maintained cleanliness of workstations and equipment to ensure food safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to manage inventory levels efficiently.
- Cut meats to customer specifications and answered questions about specialty products.
- Cut, trimmed and ground meats such as beef, pork, and poultry to prepare for packaging and sale.
- Adhere to safety and cleanliness standards and maintained equipment.
- Used boning knife, skewers and twine to shape, lace, and tie roasts.
- Continuously sharpened knives and maintained equipment for optimal cutting performance.
- Enhanced meat product quality by implementing proper cutting techniques and adhering to sanitation standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Carver Vocational Tech High
Baltimore, MD06-1983
Skills
- Knife handling
- Food safety
- Sanitation practices
- Meat weighing and labeling
- Meat processing
- Waste reduction
Timeline
Chef Assistant
Village Tavern Restaurant
04.2021 - Current
Meat Cutter
PF Changs Restaurant
05.2015 - 09.2019
High School Diploma -
Carver Vocational Tech High