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DESI MEDINA

Brick Township,USA

Summary

Over the past 30 years, I have worked in the hospitality industry in numerous positions including but not limited to: Sauté cook, Garde Manger, Pastry Chef, Sous Chef, Kitchen Manager, Catering Coordinator, Onsite Team Lead & Customer Service Liaison. I also owned my own bakery for several years. I have gained many valuable insights & experiences that will prove beneficial for any position I am considered.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Head Chef & Kitchen Manager

The Breeze Restaurant
Manasquan, New Jersey
04.2022 - 10.2024
  • Oversight of daily operations
  • Direct contact with customers
  • Preparation of all food items
  • Daily line work for breakfast & lunch
  • Hiring & training new employees
  • Ordering all food items
  • Special catering events

Head Chef & Kitchen Manager

Bar Anticipation
Lake Como , NJ
01.2023 - 05.2024
  • Oversight of daily operations
  • Hiring & training new employees
  • Write daily & weekly specials
  • Management of inventory & food costs
  • Ensured compliance with health department regulations regarding hygiene and sanitation practices.

Owner & Operator

Sugar Bake Shop & Gourmet Foods
Brielle, New Jersey
01.2018 - 03.2022
  • Oversight of daily operations
  • Direct contact with customers
  • Hiring & training new employees
  • Ordering all food items
  • Daily preparation of food and bakery items
  • Delivery coordination to clients
  • Weekly employee scheduling
  • Responsible for maintaining social media
  • Management of inventory & food costs
  • Hosted special events to boost brand awareness and increase community engagement.
  • Oversaw budgeting and financial management.

Lead Line Cook

Shipwreck Grill
Brielle, NJ
09.2004 - 01.2018
  • Preparation of food station: desserts, pantry, grill & sauté
  • Write daily & weekly specials
  • Modified standard recipes to address customer requests for substitutions or allergen concerns.
  • Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
  • Assisted in food inventory and control while properly receiving and storing delivered items.

On/Off Site Lead Chef

Creations In Cuisine Catering
Phoenix, AZ
09.2004 - 06.2009
  • Prepared Food for all events
  • Team lead of up to 20 employees
  • Direct contact for customers
  • Responsible for delivery & set up of food for off-site events
  • Menu creation

Education

High School - General Education

Brick Township High School
Brick Township, NJ
05.2001

Associate of Arts -

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
05-2001

Skills

  • Culinary Experience
  • Kitchen Experience
  • Food Preparation
  • Food Safety & Handling
  • Cooking
  • Meal Preparation
  • Food Production
  • Catering
  • Kitchen Management Experience
  • Retail Sales
  • Supervising Experience
  • Restaurant Management
  • Time Management
  • Banquet Experience
  • Inventory Control
  • Profit & Loss
  • Labor Cost Analysis
  • Pricing
  • Leadership
  • Menu Planning & Creation
  • POS
  • Banquets and catering
  • Budgeting and cost control

Certification

ServSafe Food Handler Certificate

Timeline

Head Chef & Kitchen Manager

Bar Anticipation
01.2023 - 05.2024

Head Chef & Kitchen Manager

The Breeze Restaurant
04.2022 - 10.2024

Owner & Operator

Sugar Bake Shop & Gourmet Foods
01.2018 - 03.2022

Lead Line Cook

Shipwreck Grill
09.2004 - 01.2018

On/Off Site Lead Chef

Creations In Cuisine Catering
09.2004 - 06.2009

High School - General Education

Brick Township High School

Associate of Arts -

Arizona State University

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