Daniel German
Irmo,South Carolina
Summary
Energetic Nutrition based chef with 6 years of experience in foodservice. Fast learner and efficent when preparing ingredients, taking orders and making change. Focused on health and safety by keeping kitchen and food service areas clean and sanitized. Enthusiastic and driven with passion for culinary arts.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Sauté Line Cook
The Public House
Charlotte, NC
01.2024 - Current
- Created tasty dishes using popular recipes, delighting patrons and generating return business.
- Distributed food to service staff for prompt delivery to customers.
- Used proper cleaning supplies and methods to disinfect counters where raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs had been prepared.
- Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
- Plated dishes using tasty garnishes and sauces to appeal to and delight patrons.
Event Chef
Levi- Bank of America
Charlotte, NC
11.2023 - Current
- Eecuted Chef Special Stand on gamedays selling innovative and creative dishes.
- Stocked concession stands with supplies and food items.
- Cleaned concession area including counters, floors, equipment, and utensils.
- Operated grills, ovens and other kitchen equipment as required for meal preparation.
- Heated sauces, soups and gravies according to specified methods.
- Cooked meats, fish, poultry or other foods using various methods such as baking, frying or grilling.
- Prepared cuts of beef, pork, veal, lamb and poultry to customer specifications.
Line Cook Intern
Ballantyne Hotel
Charlotte, NC
02.2022 - Current
- Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct food temperature for high scores on health inspections.
- Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
- Restocked food items throughout shift to prepare necessary ingredients for cooking and timely service.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces and salads.
- Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Assisted in preparation of menu items ranging from burgers to sandwiches.
- Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products.
Prep Chef/Catering Assistant
Best Impressions Catering
Charlotte, NC
09.2021 - Current
- Cooked food following specific measurements and recipes.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
- Work catering staff doing plateups at for weddings
- Organized and labeled stock of ingredients to maintain needed inventory levels.
- Prepped vegetables and ingredients by washing, chopping and dicing.
- Marinated and pre-cooked meats for appetizers and entrees to prepare for meal service.
- Sliced meats to prepare for cooking and assembly of menu items.
- Operated grills and steamers to prepare vegetables, potatoes, rice and meats.
- Dressed, seasoned and garnished appetizers and salads to prepare for food service.
- Offered support to other stations in high-volume shifts.
Prep Cook
Rioz Brazilian Steakhouse
Irmo, SC
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
- Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Organized and labeled stock of ingredients to maintain needed inventory levels.
- Prepped vegetables and ingredients by washing, chopping and dicing.
- Dressed, seasoned and garnished appetizers and salads to prepare for food service.
- Operated grills and steamers to prepare vegetables, potatoes, rice and meats.
- Sliced meats to prepare for cooking and assembly of menu items.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Maintained clean and orderly kitchen with regular attention to checklists.
- Supported kitchen quality initiatives by following nutrition, safety and sanitation guidelines.
Prep Cook
Carolina Ale House
Irmo, SC
06.2020 - 12.2020
- Handled basic reductions and parboiling without supervision.
- Carved meats into precise cuts for cooking.
- Operated kitchen tools safely and used great knife skills to quickly prepare ingredients.
- Processed incoming deliveries, rotated stock and put away new items in correct locations.
- Prepared simple salads and common entrees.
- Supported kitchen quality initiatives by following nutrition, safety and sanitation guidelines.
- Maintained clean and orderly kitchen with regular attention to checklists.
- Observed food handling and sanitation procedures to safeguard against foodborne illnesses.
- Sliced meats to prepare for cooking and assembly of menu items.
- Modified standard recipes to account for ingredient issues, customer requests or substitutions for allergen concerns.
- Operated grills and steamers to prepare vegetables, potatoes, rice and meats.
Head Line Cook
Hwy 55 Burgers Shakes & Fries
Irmo, WI
05.2017 - 08.2022
- Supervised cooks and kitchen staff, providing direction in preparing specialty items and ethnic cuisine.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Marinated food items according to corporate-provided instructions and recipes.
- Conducted daily inspections and maintained food sanitation and kitchen equipment safety reports.
- Precooked certain items during slow periods to reduce wait times during lunch and dinner rush.
- Assisted in preparation of menu items ranging from burgers to sandwiches.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct food temperature for high scores on health inspections.
- Sanitized food preparation areas, grills and equipment to avoid cross-contamination from raw items.
Education
High School Diploma -
Dutch Fork High School
Irmo, SC06.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
Johnson & Wales University - Charlotte
Charlotte, NC05-2022
Bachelor of Science - Culinary Nutrition
Johnson & Wales University - Charlotte
Charlotte, NC05-2024
Skills
- Food preparation techniques
- Chef assistance
- Kitchen station organization
- Food storage safety
- Ingredient preparation
- Knife cut preparation
- Team contribution
Timeline
Sauté Line Cook
The Public House
01.2024 - Current
Event Chef
Levi- Bank of America
11.2023 - Current
Line Cook Intern
Ballantyne Hotel
02.2022 - Current
Prep Chef/Catering Assistant
Best Impressions Catering
09.2021 - Current
Prep Cook
Rioz Brazilian Steakhouse
05.2021 - 08.2021
Prep Cook
Carolina Ale House
06.2020 - 12.2020
Head Line Cook
Hwy 55 Burgers Shakes & Fries
05.2017 - 08.2022
High School Diploma -
Dutch Fork High School
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
Johnson & Wales University - Charlotte
Bachelor of Science - Culinary Nutrition
Johnson & Wales University - Charlotte
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