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Clay Apperson

Ocala

Summary

Reliable head cook offering several years of experience working in busy, institutional-sized kitchens.

Innovative professional with well-rounded food background and extensive knowledge of all kitchen equipment. High-energy leader emphasizing healthy dishes made with local ingredients. Creatively builds exciting meals to satisfy discerning customers.

Great multitasker with solutions-oriented problem-solving skills to collaborate effectively. Dedicated to safe practices and closely following company protocols to produce high-quality work.

Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.

Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
2004
2004
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Head Cook/Assistant Kitchen Manager

Another Broken Egg Cafe
The Villages
05.2023 - 04.2025
  • Prepared high-quality breakfast and brunch dishes for a diverse clientele.
  • Managed kitchen operations to ensure timely meal delivery during peak hours.
  • Collaborated with staff to maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.
  • Maintained equipment and performed routine maintenance to ensure efficiency.
  • Monitored inventory levels and assisted in ordering supplies as needed.
  • Trained new cooks on menu items, cooking techniques, and food safety practices.
  • Developed daily specials to enhance menu offerings and customer satisfaction.
  • Ensured compliance with health regulations and safety standards throughout the kitchen.
  • Served as lead cook, guiding and assisting training of less experienced cooks.
  • Ensured that all food safety regulations were followed in the kitchen.
  • Kept kitchen, cooking utensils and storeroom clean and neat.
  • Trained new staff members in safe food handling procedures and knife skills.
  • Cut, chopped and sliced meat and produce to prepare for cooking.
  • Cleaned and sanitized work stations and equipment, complying with regulatory procedures.
  • Ordered supplies, ingredients, and equipment needed for the kitchen.
  • Monitored portion size and waste control to maintain cost effectiveness.
  • Maintained inventory of all food items and ensured proper storage techniques were used.

Head Cook/Assistant Kitchen Manager

Applebee's Grill + Bar
Ocala
01.2007 - 07.2016
  • Prepared high-quality breakfast and brunch dishes for a diverse clientele.
  • Managed kitchen operations to ensure timely meal delivery during peak hours.
  • Collaborated with staff to maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.
  • Monitored inventory levels and assisted in ordering supplies as needed.
  • Trained new cooks on menu items, cooking techniques, and food safety practices.
  • Maintained equipment and performed routine maintenance to ensure efficiency.
  • Developed daily specials to enhance menu offerings and customer satisfaction.
  • Ensured compliance with health regulations and safety standards throughout the kitchen.
  • Served as lead cook, guiding and assisting training of less experienced cooks.
  • Ensured that all food safety regulations were followed in the kitchen.
  • Kept kitchen, cooking utensils and storeroom clean and neat.
  • Trained new staff members in safe food handling procedures and knife skills.
  • Cut, chopped and sliced meat and produce to prepare for cooking.
  • Cleaned and sanitized work stations and equipment, complying with regulatory procedures.
  • Ordered supplies, ingredients, and equipment needed for the kitchen.
  • Maintained inventory of all food items and ensured proper storage techniques were used.
  • Monitored portion size and waste control to maintain cost effectiveness.
  • Provided guidance and support to cooks during busy periods or when unexpected issues arise.
  • Operated variety of kitchen equipment to measure and mix ingredients.
  • Checked freezer and refrigerator each day to verify proper functioning.
  • Worked closely with restaurant managers to ensure smooth operations in the kitchen.
  • Assisted with menu planning and recipe development when necessary.
  • Improved performance of team members resulting in high-quality meals produced daily.
  • Performed regular maintenance checks on equipment such as ovens, stoves, fryers.
  • Taught kitchen staff about proper nutrition, food allergies and dietary issues.
  • Communicated with kitchen employees, answered questions and offered insight into food preparations.
  • Followed "first in, first out" rule with every food and beverage item, tossing outdated and expired food products.
  • Modified existing recipes and created new recipes to meet changing nutritional content needs.
  • Sanitized counters and utensils used for preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs.
  • Generated food production sheets to forecast product and volume requirements based on menu selections.

Head Cook

Logan's Roadhouse
Ocala
02.2012 - 06.2016
  • Supervised kitchen staff to ensure timely meal preparation and service.
  • Developed and maintained menu items that aligned with restaurant standards.
  • Managed inventory supplies to optimize food quality and minimize waste.
  • Ensured compliance with health regulations and safety standards in the kitchen.
  • Created daily prep lists to streamline kitchen workflow and organization.
  • Implemented quality control measures to maintain high food presentation standards.
  • Served as lead cook, guiding and assisting training of less experienced cooks.
  • Kept kitchen, cooking utensils and storeroom clean and neat.
  • Trained new staff members in safe food handling procedures and knife skills.
  • Cut, chopped and sliced meat and produce to prepare for cooking.
  • Cleaned and sanitized work stations and equipment, complying with regulatory procedures.
  • Ordered supplies, ingredients, and equipment needed for the kitchen.
  • Maintained inventory of all food items and ensured proper storage techniques were used.
  • Monitored portion size and waste control to maintain cost effectiveness.
  • Provided guidance and support to cooks during busy periods or when unexpected issues arise.
  • Checked freezer and refrigerator each day to verify proper functioning.
  • Worked closely with restaurant managers to ensure smooth operations in the kitchen.
  • Assisted with menu planning and recipe development when necessary.
  • Improved performance of team members resulting in high-quality meals produced daily.
  • Performed regular maintenance checks on equipment such as ovens, stoves, fryers.
  • Taught kitchen staff about proper nutrition, food allergies and dietary issues.
  • Communicated with kitchen employees, answered questions and offered insight into food preparations.

Education

N Ft Myers High
North Fort Myers, FL

Skills

  • Food preparation
  • Menu development
  • Kitchen management
  • Inventory control
  • Quality control
  • Inventory management
  • Customer satisfaction
  • Team collaboration
  • Supply ordering
  • Staff training
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Time management
  • Leadership skills
  • Food safety
  • Food storage
  • Food safety procedures
  • Waste reduction
  • Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
  • Truck unloading
  • Recipes and menu planning

Certification

Food safety card. Been cooking for 20 years. I can cook anything and everything I can adjust to anything and I have a passion for putting food on the plate . I I have experienced cooking steaks, fish, seafood chicken. But I’m an expert on steaks! But I can cook anything.

Accomplishments

  • I was a kitchen manager one time. Head cook. I drive for excellence.

Timeline

Head Cook/Assistant Kitchen Manager

Another Broken Egg Cafe
05.2023 - 04.2025

Head Cook

Logan's Roadhouse
02.2012 - 06.2016

Head Cook/Assistant Kitchen Manager

Applebee's Grill + Bar
01.2007 - 07.2016

N Ft Myers High

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