DEBORAH HUMPHREY
Fort Lauderdale,FL
Summary
Passionate, spirited and classically trained culinary professional, skilled in building relationships and developing high-performing teams. Leader in delivery of excellent customer service. Equipped to apply restaurant operational experience to grow world-class organizations. Dedicated to food safety, customer service best practices and quality food service. Dynamic Chef recognized for creating memorable dishes with fresh ingredients. Monitors and evaluates purchasing, staffing, production and inventory to control food and labor costs and waste. Maintains federal, state and local food sanitation and safety standards.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
CHEF
Cheesecake Factory
BROWARD FLORIDA, FL
10.2020 - 08.2022
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
- Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
- Monitored kitchen area and staff to maintain overall safety and establish proper food handling techniques.
- Instructed cooks and other workers in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
Shift Leader
Sonics
Coral Springs, FL
01.2019 - 02.2022
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Maintained an organized work environment by delegating tasks to staff as needed.
- Checked orders for quality and completeness.
- Ensured staff was properly trained on all aspects of their job duties, including safety protocols.
- Managed inventory levels by monitoring stock levels, ordering supplies when necessary, and ensuring product quality was up to standard prior to use or sale.
Cook
POPEYES
BROWARD , FLORIDA
09.2016 - 07.2018
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Communicated effectively with wait staff regarding patron food allergies and dietary restrictions.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Prepared and served meals by reviewing recipes and combining and cooking ingredients.
COOK
KFC
BROWARD, FLORIDA
04.2004 - 06.2005
- Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
- Regulated oven, broiler, and roaster operations for cooking at correct temperatures.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces and salads.
- Inspected kitchens for sanitary conditions before the start of each shift.
Education
High School Diploma -
Blanche Ely High School
Pompano Beach, FL06-2005
Skills
- Regulatory Compliance
- Workflow Optimization
- Resource Management
- Pantry Restocking
- CUSTOMER SERVICE
- SHIFT MANAGEMENT
- SALES
- FOOD SAFETY AND SANITATION
- MENU DEVELOPEMENT
- COOKING
- SERVING
Timeline
CHEF
Cheesecake Factory
10.2020 - 08.2022
Shift Leader
Sonics
01.2019 - 02.2022
Cook
POPEYES
09.2016 - 07.2018
COOK
KFC
04.2004 - 06.2005
High School Diploma -
Blanche Ely High School