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Work History
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References
Certification
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Christopher Laraway

Rochester,NY

Summary

Experienced culinary specialist with a successful background in leading kitchen operations and executing food preparation. Skilled at managing workflows to optimize efficiency and maintain exceptional standards of food quality and safety. Committed to fostering team collaboration and delivering tangible results, while remaining adaptable to evolving needs. Recognized for reliability, adaptability, and excellent culinary skills, complemented by effective communication abilities.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Line Cook Supervisor

Romig's Tavern
01.2024 - Current
  • ServSafe Certified
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
  • Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining food preparation processes and optimizing workstations.
  • Scheduled and rotated staff for adequate coverage and fair distribution of workload.
  • Monitored food preparation, production, and plating for quality control.

Assistant General Manager

DiBella's Old Fashioned Submarines
05.2022 - 01.2024
  • Collaborate with assistant manager, general manager and district manager on improving work atmosphere and staff retention
  • Address customer concerns and complaints in person and online
  • Work with all DiBella locations for staffing and product needs
  • Deliver and pickup products and produce from other stores
  • Work with customers to develop a catering order specific to their needs, create and deliver the catering order
  • Create weekly Excel spreadsheets for food pars based on sales from previous week
  • Formulate emails to customers as needed and daily emails to management to recap the day
  • Handled cash accurately and prepared deposits.
  • Motivated, trained, and disciplined employees to maximize performance.

Head Chef / Kitchen Manager

Romig's Tavern
01.2017 - 05.2022
  • Provide training to new employees to facilitate quick acclimation
  • Adhere to servsafe food policies
  • Creating schedules for all kitchen staff
  • Maintain food waste log
  • Plan weekly dinner menu
  • Keep track of weekly food orders and update inventory log to keep costs at a minimum
  • Monitor food freshness using FIFO
  • Streamlining the kitchen process to maintain prompt service times

Assistant Manager

MacGregor's Grill and Tap Room
01.2015 - 01.2017
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
  • Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
  • Oversaw daily cash reconciliations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and minimizing discrepancies.
  • Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.

Education

High School Diploma -

Eastridge Senior High School
Rochester, NY
06-2000

Skills

  • Food preparation
  • Cleaning procedures
  • Knife skills
  • Cooking techniques
  • Sanitation protocols
  • Food storage
  • Staff scheduling
  • Waste reduction
  • Ordering supplies
  • Customer service

References

  • Ray Bauman, Former Head Chef, Romigs Tavern, 585-259-7678
  • Nadia Leach, Administrative Assistant, Harter Secrest and Emery, 931-704-0079

Certification

  • Certified Professional in Food Safety (CP-FS) - National Environmental Health Association.

Timeline

Line Cook Supervisor

Romig's Tavern
01.2024 - Current

Assistant General Manager

DiBella's Old Fashioned Submarines
05.2022 - 01.2024

Head Chef / Kitchen Manager

Romig's Tavern
01.2017 - 05.2022

Assistant Manager

MacGregor's Grill and Tap Room
01.2015 - 01.2017

High School Diploma -

Eastridge Senior High School

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