Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
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Denver Phillips

Gardnerville,NV

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Chef

The Grill Next Door
08.2020 - 08.2024

Supervised kitchen operations during peak hours.

  • Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
  • Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
  • Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
  • Optimized food preparation processes, implementing time-saving techniques without compromising quality.
  • Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
  • Cultivated a positive work culture among kitchen staff through open communication lines and mutual respect within the team.

Chef

Cook'd
04.2018 - 07.2020
  • Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
  • Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.

Chef

Oaklawn Racing & Gaming
03.2015 - 03.2018
  • Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
  • Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
  • Optimized food preparation processes, implementing time-saving techniques without compromising quality.
  • Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques.
  • Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.

Education

GED -

Douglas High
Minden, NV
06.2004

Skills

  • Knife skills
  • Kitchen management
  • Food presentation
  • Attention to detail
  • Effective communications

Timeline

Chef

The Grill Next Door
08.2020 - 08.2024

Chef

Cook'd
04.2018 - 07.2020

Chef

Oaklawn Racing & Gaming
03.2015 - 03.2018

GED -

Douglas High
Denver Phillips