Devin J Kennedy
Hawthorne
Summary
Energetic Banquet Cook produces hot and cold food items with speed and accuracy to maintain high standards of quality for banquet and catering events. Possesses considerable knowledge in food preparation, presentation and portion control. Consistently maintains organization, cleanliness and sanitation of work areas and equipment to meet health and safety regulations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
CATERING COOK
TaDa! Catering
11.2023 - Current
- Promoted excellence in food quality and presentation for kitchen staff.
- Mentored junior cooks in advanced culinary techniques, improving overall team performance and skill set.
- Assisted with cost control measures through accurate portioning and minimizing ingredient waste during meal preparation.
- Participated in menu development meetings alongside executive chefs and event coordinators for continuous improvement of offerings.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality and visually appealing dishes for various catered events.
- Reduced food waste by efficiently managing inventory, proper storage, and utilization of leftovers in innovative recipes.
- Grilled, roasted, baked and performed other cooking techniques to produce high volume meals.
- Practiced safe work habits to avoid possible injury to self or other employees.
- Learned menu items produced by assigned station to achieve proper quantities.
- Chopped vegetables, butchered meat and prepared sauces in advance to serve guests promptly and efficiently.
Sous Chef
RED'S BACK DOOR
10.2020 - 11.2023
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
- Implemented proper cleaning procedures, ensuring a safe and sanitary kitchen workspace compliant with health department regulations.
- Ensured consistent quality control of all dishes leaving the kitchen, resulting in a reputation for excellence among patrons.
- Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Developed successful kitchen waste management program, emphasizing sustainability and environmental responsibility.
Chef 2
Sodexo-Pepperdine University
10.2015 - 03.2020
- Have the ability and experience to prepare quality variety dishes in the stipulated time
- Have expertise in variety of techniques in cooking to prepare healthy tasty dishes
- Have excellent managerial ability and have managed various teams with great efficiency
- Have ability to produce cost-effective quality healthy delicious dishes by appropriate
- Have experience of managing all operations related to cooking
- Have also trained team mates, by conducting practical and training cooking classes
- Have got many appreciation and certification, for making excellent new delicious dishes
Crew Member
McDonalds
04.2012 - 10.2015
- Ensure a faultless customer service which gratifies customer needs
- I was involved in packing, weighing, and labeling products as required
- Ensured that counters were well stocked and refrigerators neat
- Ensured attractiveness in displaying all food items in conformity with quality standards
- Ensured the storage of food at the appropriate temperature according to approved standards
- Guaranteed cleanliness in decorating and serving food in compliance with hygienic regulations
- Ensured that the supervisor is aware anytime food quantities are not enough in supply
- Ensured compliance with all quality standards, principles, guidelines and policies of McDonald’s
Education
High School Diploma -
LLOYD HIGH SCHOOL
LAWNDALE06-2009
Skills
- Leadership qualities
- Food safety
- Food preparation
- Knife skills
Timeline
CATERING COOK
TaDa! Catering
11.2023 - Current
Sous Chef
RED'S BACK DOOR
10.2020 - 11.2023
Chef 2
Sodexo-Pepperdine University
10.2015 - 03.2020
Crew Member
McDonalds
04.2012 - 10.2015
High School Diploma -
LLOYD HIGH SCHOOL
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