Derrick Edwards
Blythe,CA
Summary
Experienced Head Cook recognized for leading high-quality, cost-effective operations for expert preparation of Type dishes. Offer significant background in high volume food production and effective kitchen staff supervision. Trained in food safety, sanitation and health code compliance. Talented kitchen leader with solid background in Type settings. Pursues ways to improve dishes, team performance and restaurant profits. Eager to use skills and knowledge to support thriving business. Motivated college student, currently enrolled and seeking opportunity to apply skills in database management, spreadsheet and other computer applications to meet challenging work assignments and support management team. Excellent at communicating, writing and editing. Keen attention to detail and focused on meeting deadlines. Motivated and friendly worker with a flexible schedule and willing to work weekends. Dependable and punctual with a clean driving record. Work collaboratively with team members and provide excellent customer service.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Cook
Forest Hills Golf and Country Club
Augusta, GA
12.2023 - 12.2024
Head Prep Cook
Twinn Peaks
Augusta, GA
08.2022 - 12.2023
- Trained and developed staff by cross-training employees to enhance culinary and operations skills
- Cooked and garnished meals, approving and polishing plates before delivery to customer
- Rotated stock correctly to maintain freshness and reduce waste
- Promoted safe work environment for co-workers and customers by enforcing regulatory compliance
- Expertly operated a range of kitchen appliances including grills, fryers, and ovens
- Assisted in planning and executing catering events, ensuring high-quality service for large groups
- Ensured all dishes were served at the correct temperature for optimal taste and safety
- Uphold strict adherence to local health department regulations for food handling and storage
Education
Associate Of General Studies - Gender Studies
Arlington High
Riverside, CASkills
- Adaptability
- Catering management
- Coordinating kitchen staff
- Food presentation
- Food procurement
- Food production
- Food purchasing
- Food safety
- Goal setting
- Performance assessments
- Safe food handling
- Team building and development
- Written communication
Timeline
Head Cook
Forest Hills Golf and Country Club
12.2023 - 12.2024
Head Prep Cook
Twinn Peaks
08.2022 - 12.2023
Associate Of General Studies - Gender Studies
Arlington High