Deva Nigh
Denver,CO
Summary
Accomplished Saucier/Chef with a proven track record at Pete's European and French, enhancing menu offerings and elevating guest satisfaction through expert sauce preparation and innovative recipe development. Demonstrates exceptional knife skills and a commitment to sanitation protocols, alongside strong teamwork and problem-solving abilities, contributing to a 20% increase in customer approval ratings.
Overview
2019
2019
years of professional experience
Work History
Saucier/Chef
Pete's European and French
- Prepared sauces and garnishes to complement sauteed menu items.
- Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
- Prepared and cooked meals according to recipes and customer specifications.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
- Trained new kitchen staff on food safety, preparation and cooking techniques.
- Baked consistent quality items by accurately mixing, dividing, shaping, and proofing.
- Assisted in developing new menu items to reflect restaurant's style and standards.
- Organized server tickets to expedite food orders.
- Developed innovative, creative menu items and recipes.
- Sauteed and seasoned meats, pastas and vegetables to customer taste preference.
- Maintained neat appearance and clean uniform to project professionalism to customers.
- Set up and maintained saute station to facilitate kitchen operations.
Manager/chef
Broadway Bar and Bites
02.2016 - 08.2018
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Created menu with popular food items in regards to location/target customers.
- Trained employees on cooking and serving techniques to best serve clientele.
Kitchen/Security
Colorado Coalition for the Homeless
05.2010 - 07.2011
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Cook/Server
Romano's Italian
04.2003 - 09.2005
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Prepared and served various food items in fast-paced Type environment.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
- Measured and mixed ingredients according to precise recipes for best results.
- Followed strict standards for food handling and safety, minimizing risks to customers.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
Skills
- Knife Skills
- Sanitation protocols
- Allergen awareness
- Food safety practices
- Portion Control
- Recipe Development
- Cost Control
- Menu Planning
- Batch Cooking
- Consistency Control
- Sauce preparation expertise
- Sauce pairing knowledge
- Temperature management
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Kitchen Organization
- Guest Relations
- Food Storage Procedures
- Food Safety Standards
- Health Code Compliance
- Food allergy knowledge
- High-volume orders
- Sauté and grill stations
- Catering experience
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Customer Service
- Problem-Solving
- Cleaning and organization
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Food Preparing, Plating, and Presentation
- Multitasking
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Organizational Skills
Timeline
Manager/chef
Broadway Bar and Bites
02.2016 - 08.2018
Kitchen/Security
Colorado Coalition for the Homeless
05.2010 - 07.2011
Cook/Server
Romano's Italian
04.2003 - 09.2005
Saucier/Chef
Pete's European and French
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