Dwayne Crawford
Henderson
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience as Head Chef at Outback Steakhouse, excelling in food safety management and workstation organization. Proven track record of enhancing customer satisfaction through high-quality meal presentation and effective inventory control, significantly reducing food waste while fostering a collaborative kitchen environment.
Overview
2023
2023
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook
B&T Catering
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of workspaces to enhance safety in food preparation.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality, visually appealing dishes.
Lead Cook
Fresh to Order
06.2021 - 05.2022
- Maintained a high standard of food quality by consistently reviewing dishes for taste, presentation, and adherence to established guidelines.
- Supervised line cooks to monitor food safety and order accuracy.
- Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and developing creative recipes to utilize surplus ingredients.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
Head Chef
Outback Steakhouse
06.2006 - 08.2008
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Hired, managed, and trained kitchen staff.
- Ensured timely delivery of all orders during busy services by implementing efficient workstations and streamlined plating processes.
Lead Cook
Popeyes
02.1996 - 02.1998
- Maintained a high standard of food quality by consistently reviewing dishes for taste, presentation, and adherence to established guidelines.
- Supervised line cooks to monitor food safety and order accuracy.
- Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and developing creative recipes to utilize surplus ingredients.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
Education
Diploma -
William A Wirt
Gary, IN06.1991
Skills
- Food safety management
- Workstation organization
- Cleaning and organization
- Food preparation
- Sanitation
Certification
Food and Sanitation Certificate
Timeline
Lead Cook
Fresh to Order
06.2021 - 05.2022
Head Chef
Outback Steakhouse
06.2006 - 08.2008
Lead Cook
Popeyes
02.1996 - 02.1998
Cook
B&T Catering
Diploma -
William A Wirt
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