Christopher Kingston

• Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
• Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
• Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
• Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
• Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
• Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
• Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.

• Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
• Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
• Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
• Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
• Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
• Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
• Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
• Assisted with menu development and planning.
• Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift
• Interacted with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
• Utilized culinary techniques to create visually appealing dishes.

• Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
• Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
• Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
• Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
• Implemented and maintained food safety and sanitation standards to establish safe handling and preparation of food.
• Inspected stock to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.

Food Specialist Degree United States Army Fort Jackson SC .United States number one Cook School Many of the instructors cooked at the White House .Cooked in Germany for the rest of my 3 year tour. Stationed H/Q 2/2 Geasin Germany

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