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Cortez Bucey

Washington,DC

Summary

Accomplished Cook Supervisor with a proven track record at City Cruises, enhancing kitchen operations through culinary creativity and effective team leadership. Mastered seafood preparation and waste reduction, elevating food quality and customer satisfaction. Skilled in kitchen safety and supervising food prep, I boosted staff productivity by 30% through innovative training and menu development. Proficient Sous Chef highly effective at operating in fast-paced, demanding environments. Adaptable professional with success handling any challenge.10+year background in high-end restaurant industry. Adaptable and enterprising line cook with solid industry background and proven expertise in building and leading successful teams. Talented problem-solver ready to back up fellow employees at any time.

Overview

5
5

CULINARY ARTS

3
3

SUPERVISOR MANAGEMENT

Work History

Cook Supervisor

City Cruises
03.2022 - 07.2024
  • Ensured consistent food quality with strict adherence to recipes, portion control, and presentation standards.
  • Trained new hires in proper cooking techniques, equipment usage, and safety protocols, increasing overall team proficiency.
  • Improved staff productivity by providing clear instructions, guidance, and constructive feedback on their performance.
  • Collaborated with management to develop innovative menu offerings that catered to diverse customer preferences.
  • Reduced food waste by carefully monitoring inventory levels and implementing proper storage practices.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
  • Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
  • Improved kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep tasks and effectively organizing workstations.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Boosted employee morale through positive attitude, willingness to assist others when needed.
  • Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.

Line Cook

Yard House
06.2021 - 12.2023
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
  • Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
  • Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
  • Improved kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep tasks and effectively organizing workstations.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Increased kitchen productivity by keeping tools organized for easy access when needed.
  • Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
  • Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
  • Maintained consistent portion control, ensuring uniformity in presentation and reducing food waste.
  • Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
  • Assisted in inventory management by accurately tracking supplies and placing orders as needed.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Prepared and cooked meals according to recipes and customer specifications.

Education

High School Diploma -

Options Pcs
Washington, DC
2013.06 - 2015.06

Skills

  • Stocks and Soups
  • Seafood Preparation
  • Pasta Making
  • Waste Reduction
  • Sauce making
  • Portion Control
  • Culinary creativity
  • Kitchen Safety
  • Food Preparation
  • Knife Skills
  • Food Safety Regulations
  • Cooking techniques
  • Nutritional knowledge
  • Food presentation
  • Grilling mastery
  • Team Supervision
  • Allergen awareness
  • Vegetable cookery
  • Recipe Development
  • Pastry Skills
  • Menu Planning
  • Kitchen Management
  • Safe Food Handling
  • Food Safety
  • Sanitation Procedures
  • Culinary Trends Monitoring
  • Plating
  • Customer Service
  • Team Leadership
  • Supervising Food Prep
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Detail Oriented

Timeline

Cook Supervisor

City Cruises
03.2022 - 07.2024

Line Cook

Yard House
06.2021 - 12.2023

High School Diploma -

Options Pcs
2013.06 - 2015.06

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