Claude Wright
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Adept at knife handling and team leadership, I significantly enhanced kitchen efficiency and reduced waste at Fin & Fino Seafood. My expertise in meat preparation and safety, combined with a proven track record of developing innovative menu items, contributed to positive health inspection results and improved guest experiences.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Apprentice Butcher
Harris Teeter Grocery Store
01.2023 - 12.2024
- Cut, trimmed and ground meats such as beef, pork, and poultry to prepare for packaging and sale.
- Used boning knife, skewers and twine to shape, lace, and tie roasts.
- Verified proper inventory levels, product quality, and freshness to prevent sale of spoiled products.
- Maintained and stocked display cases by transporting wrapped products from work area or cooler to display cases.
- Used [Software] to document quantity of meat received and sold to keep proper records of meat sales.
- Estimated requirements and ordered or requisitioned meat supplies to maintain inventory.
- Prepared meat into forms ready for cooking by boning, tying, grinding, cutting, and trimming meats.
Sous Chef
The Pine Room
03.2016 - 04.2023
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
- Played a key role in achieving positive health inspection results by maintaining strict compliance with all relevant guidelines and regulations throughout daily operations.
- Collaborated with executive chef to develop innovative menu items, leading to increased guest return rates and positive reviews.
First Line Cook
Fin & Fino Seafood
04.2002 - 01.2016
- Assisted in maintaining kitchen equipment through regular cleaning and maintenance tasks, ensuring proper functionality during service hours.
- Developed positive relationships with fellow team members for a cohesive working environment that promoted collaboration and open communication.
- Enforced health and safety regulations, optimizing adherence to quality standards.
- Utilized sharp attention to detail in measuring, weighing, and mixing ingredients according to recipe specifications for accurate dish preparation.
- Followed food production and handling guidelines.
- Adapted quickly to changing circumstances during busy meal services by remaining calm under pressure and prioritizing tasks accordingly.
- Streamlined kitchen operations for increased efficiency and reduced waste with effective inventory management.
- Collaborated with head chef to develop innovative menu items, resulting in improved guest experiences.
- Ensured ingredients were properly stored and rotated to minimize spoilage while maintaining freshness for optimal taste profiles.
Education
GED -
Harding High School
Charlotte, NC06-1988
Skills
- Knife handling expertise
- Meat weighing and labeling
- Workplace safety
- Packaging products
Timeline
Apprentice Butcher
Harris Teeter Grocery Store
01.2023 - 12.2024
Sous Chef
The Pine Room
03.2016 - 04.2023
First Line Cook
Fin & Fino Seafood
04.2002 - 01.2016
GED -
Harding High School
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