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Christopher Petty

Christopher Petty

Norfolk,VA

Summary

Dynamic Lead Cook with extensive experience at Sentara Leigh Hospital Food Service Department excelling in large-scale food preparation and crew training. Proven track record in enhancing kitchen efficiency and food quality, while ensuring allergen safety. Adept at menu preparation and employee supervision, fostering a collaborative and productive kitchen environment.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Cook

Brookdale Senior Living Home
05.2023 - Current
  • Coordinated line cook break schedules to avoid delays during busy periods and maintain adequate coverage.
  • Monitored cooks and dishwasher performance and suggested improvements to streamline processes and increase team efficiency.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.

Lead Cook

Sentara Leigh Hospital
04.2018 - Current
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
  • Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
  • Trained and supervised cooking staff to expertly meet daily needs.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Took food orders and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
  • Monitored cooks and dishwasher performance and suggested improvements to streamline processes and increase team efficiency.

Catering Cook

Virginia Beach Convention Center
09.2012 - 09.2020
  • Promoted excellence in food quality and presentation for kitchen staff.
  • Learned menu items produced by assigned station to achieve proper quantities.
  • Chopped vegetables, butchered meat and prepared sauces in advance to serve guests promptly and efficiently.
  • Grilled, roasted, baked and performed other cooking techniques to produce high volume meals.
  • Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
  • Prioritized and re-prioritized kitchen tasks based on fluctuating demands.

Machinist

Paramount Sleep
08.2014 - 03.2018
  • Used CNC and manual equipment to perform both initial and final machining.
  • Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints, and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately.
  • Monitored equipment to detect and report malfunctions and prevent accidents.
  • Lubricated parts and performed minor and preventive maintenance to improve machine function and increase lifespan.
  • Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
  • Adjusted machine settings to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
  • Supported recordkeeping by logging daily production, scrap rate and machine maintenance data.

Lead Cook

Sunrise Senior Living
07.2006 - 07.2012
  • Prepared ingredients ahead of time to promote efficiency in dish garnishing.
  • Taught kitchen staff safety protocols and restaurant standards.
  • Streamlined kitchen operations by creating more accurate prep sheets, standardized recipe files and product-rotation systems.
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.

Personnel Specialist

United States Air Force, USAF
01.2008 - 01.2012
  • Initiated and maintained personnel and employee-related files and records and established archives to support internal audits.
  • Supported well-designed compensation philosophy to promote organizational strategic plan, initiatives, and business goals.
  • Conducted full-cycle recruitment to meet company staffing goals and maintain effective business operations.
  • Liaised with broker to research and recommend employee health, dental, life, and short-term and long-term disability benefits options to facilitate open enrollment.

Education

Advanced Studies

Bayside High School
Virginia Beach, VA
07-2008

Skills

  • Food inventory management
  • Large-scale food preparation
  • Menu preparation
  • Allergen safety
  • Food presentation
  • Crew training
  • Shift leadership
  • Employee supervision
  • Meal preparation
  • Nutrition
  • Special diets

Timeline

Lead Cook

Brookdale Senior Living Home
05.2023 - Current

Lead Cook

Sentara Leigh Hospital
04.2018 - Current

Machinist

Paramount Sleep
08.2014 - 03.2018

Catering Cook

Virginia Beach Convention Center
09.2012 - 09.2020

Personnel Specialist

United States Air Force, USAF
01.2008 - 01.2012

Lead Cook

Sunrise Senior Living
07.2006 - 07.2012

Advanced Studies

Bayside High School

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