Clifford Andre
Newark,NJ
Summary
Top-notch professional with expertise in menu development, kitchen management and staff training. Creates unique and delicious dishes while controlling food and labor costs. Collaborative and committed to seeking feedback from customers and staff to improve kitchen workflows.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chef/Line Cook/Kitchen Prep Cook
Serenade Restaurant
04.2023 - Current
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
- Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
- Organize, arranged, and restocked various stations including buffet, salad bar, and service areas.ÿ
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
Line Cook/Salad Station/Sauté/Grill Cook
The Rock 1925
02.2020 - 11.2021
- Open or closed kitchen daily
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- 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.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Trained new kitchen staff on food safety, preparation and cooking techniques.
- Placed food trays over food warmers for immediate service or stored in refrigerated storage cabinets.
- Managed inventory and ordered food and supplies to maintain adequate stock.
- Increased productivity by 20%
- Developed menus, pricing and special food offerings to increase revenue and customer satisfaction.
Prep Cook/Kitchen Helper
Brooklyn Wine Bar
06.2013 - 10.2015
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Trained and assisted new kitchen staff members.
- Followed orders from head chef to establish productive and timely preparation of meals.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
- Followed strict standards for food handling and safety, minimizing risks to customers.
- Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
- Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
- Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
- Coordinated checklists to keep kitchen clean, stocked and sanitary.
Education
High School Diploma -
Manhattan Comprehensive Night And Day High School
New York, NY06.2007
Skills
Strong work ethic
Good communication skills
Teamwork
Food Safety
Cleanliness
Multi-tasking
Time management
Certification
- Food Handler's Certification , ANSI National Accreditation 3 hrs (Certificate # 0115594
Timeline
Chef/Line Cook/Kitchen Prep Cook
Serenade Restaurant
04.2023 - Current
Line Cook/Salad Station/Sauté/Grill Cook
The Rock 1925
02.2020 - 11.2021
Prep Cook/Kitchen Helper
Brooklyn Wine Bar
06.2013 - 10.2015
High School Diploma -
Manhattan Comprehensive Night And Day High School
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