Curtis Welch
Vallejo,CA
Summary
Demonstrates strong communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook/Banquet Cook
Hilton Garden Inn
03.2022 - Current
- Supervise and support line cooks and banquet staff, ensuring seamless kitchen operations and high-quality food preparation.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Tasted, smelled, and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
- Trained and supervised cooking staff to expertly meet daily needs.
- Measured, weighed, and mixed appropriate ingredients according to recipe directions.
Cook I, Cook II and Cook III
Santa Barbara beach front resort
01.2021 - 02.2022
- Cook I, Cook II and Cook III
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Inspected freezer and refrigerator daily to check and maintain proper temperatures.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Coordinated checklists to keep kitchen clean, stocked and sanitary.
- Measured and mixed ingredients according to precise recipes for best results.
Prep Cook/Line Cook
Islands Fine Burgers and Drinks
01.2016 - 02.2017
- Supervised and trained other cooks, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Trained and assisted new kitchen staff members.
- Received shipments and placed items on proper shelves to restock and organize restaurant pantry.
Busser
Hula-Grill
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Cleared tables and collaborated with waitstaff to ensure a high level of guest satisfaction.
- Helped manage operations of restaurants by cleaning up spills and other messes quickly to minimize hazards.
- Refilled drinks and provided extra napkins and silverware to go extra mile in serving customers.
- Reset and cleaned tables quickly to prepare for new customers.
- Assisted with bussing tables and cleaning up spills.
- Provided attentive service and proactively assessed guest needs.
- Arranged tables and chairs for special occasions and events.
Education
Penn foster
12.2013
Skills
- Food service
- Restaurant experience
- English
- Computer literacy
- Time management
- Cooking
- Customer Service
- Ingredients measuring
- Cleaning and organization
- Performance Improvement
Timeline
Cook/Banquet Cook
Hilton Garden Inn
03.2022 - Current
Cook I, Cook II and Cook III
Santa Barbara beach front resort
01.2021 - 02.2022
Prep Cook/Line Cook
Islands Fine Burgers and Drinks
01.2016 - 02.2017
Busser
Hula-Grill
01.2013 - 01.2014
Penn foster
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