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Corey Moton

Phoenix,AZ

Summary

Forward-thinking professional offering more than seven years of experience working in fast-paced kitchens. Skilled at staying focused and productive in high-stress situations and maintaining calmness in busy times. Excellent and proven culinary and customer service skills. Talented kitchen leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations. Experienced with Gourmet cuisine, sourcing ingredients, controlling budgets and boosting comapnies profiles.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Gourmet Chef

Aj's Food Store
07.2022 - 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.
  • Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
  • Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
  • Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
  • Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
  • Assisted with menu development and planning.
  • Set up and broke down kitchen for service.

Chef's Assistant

Atria Senior Living
05.2021 - 07.2022
  • Wrapped, dated, and stored food in refrigerators under standardized temperature for future uses.
  • Set and enforced performance and service standards to keep consistent, high-quality environment devoted to customer satisfaction.
  • Limited portion sizes and used garnishes to control food costs.
  • Prepped ingredients ahead of time to increase cooking and service speed.
  • Supported senior chefs with creative meal planning and recipe development.
  • Followed recipes and instructions to achieve quality and presentation standards.
  • Prepared and cooked quality meals in high-volume, fast-paced service environments.

Gourmet Chef

Aj'sFood Store
01.2019 - 04.2021
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • 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.
  • Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
  • Interacted with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
  • Cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.

Bistro Clerk

Aj's Food Store
01.2013 - 01.2016
  • Kept kitchen, counter and dining areas cleaned and sanitized.
  • Performed serving, cleaning and stocking to high standards and provided excellent customer satisfaction.
  • Accurately operated cash register to process customer payments.
  • Properly labeled and stored food and fresh ingredients in cooler or freezer to optimize freshness.
  • Replenished condiments, beverages, and supplies while maintaining cleanliness of service areas.
  • Prepared recipe ingredients by washing, peeling, cutting, and measuring.

Skills

  • Food Inventories
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Food Spoilage Prevention
  • Food Allergies
  • New Hire Training
  • Proper Storage Procedures
  • Portion and Cost Control
  • Food Preparation Techniques
  • High-Volume Environments
  • Kitchen Equipment Operation
  • Menu Planning
  • Proper Food Handling
  • Fine Dining Expertise
  • Customer Needs Assessments
  • Company Safety Standards
  • Catering Events
  • Knife Use

Timeline

Gourmet Chef

Aj's Food Store
07.2022 - Current

Chef's Assistant

Atria Senior Living
05.2021 - 07.2022

Gourmet Chef

Aj'sFood Store
01.2019 - 04.2021

Bistro Clerk

Aj's Food Store
01.2013 - 01.2016

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