Christopher Walker
Columbus,OH
Summary
Dedicated food service professional well-versed in food and beverage operations and guest services. Experienced in managing large-scale events and working on a line. Successful at building relationships with customers to increase loyalty and repeat business.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Cook
The Forum At Knightsbridge
Columbus, United States
08.2022 - 09.2022
- Supervised line cooks to monitor food safety and order accuracy.
- Prepared ingredients ahead of time to promote efficiency in dish garnishing.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Took over line positions in event of emergency.
- Monitored cooks and dishwasher performance and suggested improvements to streamline processes and increase team efficiency.
- Collaborated with servers to collect information about specific customer desires and dietary needs.
- Served meals to residents in accordance with established schedules and dietary procedures.
- Delivered nourishment and supplements to nurse station for distribution to specific residents.
Catering Chef
Aramark JPMC Easton
Columbus, OH
01.2019 - 07.2022
- Cooked for large groups of people and managing various types of food for large events.
- Met with the Head Chef to discuss specific needs and considerations, designing unique garnishes, table settings and plate displays to suit each group's theme.
- Created catering menu based upon client specifications, event type, dietary needs and budget.
- Observed federal and local kitchen safety regulations to prevent food borne illnesses.
- Crafted exciting catering options for clients.
- Help setup caterings/parties accordingly.
Roundsman
The Worthington Inn
Worthington, OH
11.2015 - 01.2019
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Managed kitchen staff, supervised preparation of foods ,and explained steps for readying specialty items.
- Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
- Helped developed menus according to season changes, pricing and special food offerings to increase revenue and customer satisfaction.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies, spices and ingredients for maximum productivity.
- Engaged in conversation with guests while carving/ working outside the kitchen.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Transitioned between breakfast and lunch service.
- Assisted chef with planning easy but elegant starters, entrees and desserts to spark customer interest.
- Basic cleaning duties (mop, sweep, take trash out)
Cook/ W.C.T. (Wing Certified Trainer)
Buffalo Wild Wings
Columbus, Ohio
10.2013 - 11.2015
- Enforced cooking, plating rules across shifts and staff members.
- Trained cooks to maintain clean, organized and sanitary workstations.
- Monitored and managed kitchen staff during busy rush periods to maintain service levels.
- Stayed current on specialized kitchen terminology and menu item abbreviations to best train workers for fast-paced work.
- Learned how to prepare new menu items according to precise recipes, cooking procedures and methodologies.
- Supervised and monitored new hires use of tools and equipment.
- Trained new hires
- Basic cleaning duties (mop, sweep, take trash out)
Dishwasher/Prep Cook
The Worthington
Gahanna, OH
04.2012 - 10.2013
- Efficiently loaded and unloaded dishwashers, cleaning by hand large pots or items used often by kitchen staff.
- Stepped into additional roles during busy times to boost coverage of important stations.
- Cleared, washed and stacked all plates, dining utensils and trays quickly and without breaking.
- Washed equipment, surfaces, refrigerators and other areas and applied sanitizing chemicals.
- Delivered meals to residents.
- Basic cleaning duties (mop, sweep, take trash out)
Education
High School Diploma -
Eastland Fairfield Career And Technical Schools
Groveport, OH05.2013
Skills
- Cleaning and Sanitation
- Staff Recruiting and Hiring
- Restaurant Operation
- Recipe Development
- Vendor Relationships
- Current in Culinary Trends
- Proper Storage Procedures
- Instruction and Delegation
- Safe Food Handling Practices
- Staff Supervision and Coordination
- Equipment Inspection and Maintenance
- Proper Equipment Usage
- Food Preparing, Plating and Presentation
- Special Events and Catering
- Equipment Purchasing
- Coordinating Kitchen Staff
- Production Standards
- Quality Control and Oversight
- Dietary Restrictions
- Daily Logs
- Rotation Procedures
- Authentic Recipes
- Preservation Methods
- Standardized Recipes
- Equipment Preparation
- Customer Experience
- Waste Control
- Hospitality Management
- Cooking Procedures
- Portion Standards
- Customer Loyalty
- Proper Food Storage
- Food Safety and Quality
- Order Delivery Procedures
- Food Production
- Cooking Technique Demonstrations
- Safety and Risk Management
- Special Orders
Hobbies
- Pc building and Gaming
- Fishing
- Auto Mechanics
- Cooking
Timeline
Lead Cook
The Forum At Knightsbridge
08.2022 - 09.2022
Catering Chef
Aramark JPMC Easton
01.2019 - 07.2022
Roundsman
The Worthington Inn
11.2015 - 01.2019
Cook/ W.C.T. (Wing Certified Trainer)
Buffalo Wild Wings
10.2013 - 11.2015
Dishwasher/Prep Cook
The Worthington
04.2012 - 10.2013
High School Diploma -
Eastland Fairfield Career And Technical Schools
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