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Cymoya Lee
Chef De Cuisine
Chicago,IL
Summary
Exceptional Head Chef with superb understanding of recipes and food cooking methods. Specialties include determining proper portions, menu planning and managing food inventory. Passionate about food and hospitality. Skillfully manage kitchen and food preparation areas.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Chef
Calee Catering And Events
Chicago, IL
05.2019 - Current
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
- Generated employee schedules, work assignments and determined appropriate compensation rates.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas.
- Hired, managed and trained kitchen staff.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Verified compliance in preparation of menu items and customer special requests.
- Created recipes and prepared advanced dishes.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
Education
Culinary Arts
Sliver Fork
Chicago, IL 07.2018 - 09.2018
Skills
Food spoilage prevention
Forecasting and planning
Problem-solving
Employee training and development
Food inventories
Sanitation guidelines
Software
Excel
Certification
Certified Food Service Manger Aug. 2018-Aug.2023
Timeline
Head Chef
Calee Catering And Events
05.2019 - Current
Certified Food Service Manger Aug. 2018-Aug.2023
08-2018
Culinary Arts
Sliver Fork
07.2018 - 09.2018