Desmond Boyd
Nokomis,FL
Summary
Motivated Sous Chef polished in keeping kitchen staff on task and handling high-volume work. Knowledgeable about sourcing ingredients, maintaining budgets and maximizing customer satisfaction. Works with management to analyze food costs and forecast business trends to meet company goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2005
2005
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Sous Chef
Grand Living
Venice, Florida
09.2024 - Current
- Prepared diverse dishes following restaurant recipes and standards.
- Assisted in managing kitchen operations and maintaining cleanliness.
- Collaborated with head chef on menu planning and ingredient selection.
Line Cook
Cheesecake Factory Inc
Sarasota, Florida
10.2021 - 09.2024
- Prepared menu items following standardized recipes and presentation guidelines.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and workstations.
- Assisted in inventory management by restocking supplies as needed.
- Ensured quality control by regularly checking for freshness of ingredients.
Line Cook
Stone wood Grill
Sarasota, Florida
12.2022 - 02.2023
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
- Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
Line Cook
Ruby Tuesday Restaurant
Sarasota, Florida
03.2019 - 07.2022
- Participated in training new staff on food preparation techniques and procedures.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding orders and menu changes.
Line Cook
Applebee's Grill + Bar
Sarasota, Florida
01.2021 - 03.2022
- Followed health and safety standards to ensure safe working environment for employees and customers alike.
- Adhered to portion controls and presentation specifications.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
Line Cook
Carrabba's Restaurant
Sarasota, Florida
05.2018 - 02.2022
- Prepared menu items following standardized recipes and presentation guidelines.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and workstations.
- Assisted in inventory management by restocking supplies as needed.
Education
Christian Brothers College
Bulwayo, ZIMCertificate - Culinary Arts
Sarasota County Technical Institute
Sarasota , FLSkills
- Culinary techniques
- Menu planning
- Food safety standards
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Inventory management
- Time management
- Cleanliness maintenance
- Quality control
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Safe food handling
- Kitchen leadership
- Positive and professional
- Order delivery practices
- Menu memorization
- Ingredient knowledge
- Special diets
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Sous Chef
Grand Living
09.2024 - Current
Line Cook
Stone wood Grill
12.2022 - 02.2023
Line Cook
Cheesecake Factory Inc
10.2021 - 09.2024
Line Cook
Applebee's Grill + Bar
01.2021 - 03.2022
Line Cook
Ruby Tuesday Restaurant
03.2019 - 07.2022
Line Cook
Carrabba's Restaurant
05.2018 - 02.2022
Christian Brothers College
Certificate - Culinary Arts
Sarasota County Technical Institute