Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Timeline
Barista
Christopher Salnave

Christopher Salnave

Miami,FL

Summary

Hardworking and enthusiastic chef de partie trained in every facet of successful work. Stays on top of current and expected demands, quickly realigning tasks to handle needs. Dedicated to first-rate communication and team success.

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
3
3
Certification

Work History

Line Cook

Earls Kitchen + Bar
01.2023 - Current
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Worked multiple stations at once to minimize labor.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
  • Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
  • Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
  • Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
  • Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
  • Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
  • Produced adequate amounts of mise en place to make meal preparation easier.
  • Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
  • Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
  • Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
  • Tasted, smelled, and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.

Education

Associate of Science - Restaurant And Culinary Management

Miami Dade College
Miami, FL
07.2023

Skills

  • Leadership and Decision-Making
  • Active Listening
  • Kitchen Sanitization
  • Special Requests
  • Knife Skills
  • Servsafe Certified
  • Food Preparation
  • Safety and Sanitation Standards
  • Cleaning and Organization
  • Reliable and Trustworthy
  • Institutional and Batch Cooking
  • Menu Planning
  • Professional Attitude
  • Fish and Seafood Preparation
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Food Presentation Talent

Certification

  • college credit certification in culinary arts Management Operations
  • college credit certification in culinary arts Chef Apprentice
  • ServSafe

Languages

French
Native or Bilingual
creol
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Line Cook

Earls Kitchen + Bar
01.2023 - Current

Associate of Science - Restaurant And Culinary Management

Miami Dade College
Christopher Salnave