Derrick Kinchen
Baton Rouge,LA
Summary
Adept at sauce preparation and fostering crew safety, I excelled as Head Grill Cook at Dukes Seafood, where I developed recipes and trained staff, enhancing kitchen efficiency. My proactive approach and certification in Food Safety underscore my ability to meet high standards in fast-paced environments, demonstrating both my hard and soft skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Prep Cook
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
Baton Rouge, LA
04.2022 - Current
- Prepared ingredients for use in cooking, such as washing, peeling, cutting and slicing vegetables.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas and equipment to ensure food safety standards.
- Followed recipes to prepare meals according to customer specifications.
- Operated grills, ovens and other kitchen equipment as required for meal preparation.
- Organized walk-in coolers and freezers according to established guidelines.
Head Grill Cook
Dukes Seafood
Denham Springs, LA
02.2019 - 01.2022
- Ensured proper food safety and sanitation standards were maintained in the kitchen.
- Developed recipes, prepared sauces, and grilled meats to order according to customer specifications.
- Trained new staff on how to use the grill station, as well as safety and sanitation procedures.
- Maintained an organized work area by cleaning surfaces, equipment, utensils, dishes and other cooking materials.
Education
Master of Arts - Culinary Arts And Occupational
Louisiana Vo-Tech
Avoyelles, Louisiana02-1999
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA05-1996
Skills
- Sauce preparation
- Vegetable washing
- Food handling
- Safe food handling procedures
- Highly motivated
- Food presentation
- Quick-learning
- Food Service Safety Training
- Crew safety management
- Food Safety certified
Certification
- Food Safety Certification
- Culinary Arts Certification
Timeline
Prep Cook
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
04.2022 - Current
Head Grill Cook
Dukes Seafood
02.2019 - 01.2022
Master of Arts - Culinary Arts And Occupational
Louisiana Vo-Tech
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Louisiana State University