Culinary professional known for high standards and exceptional results in kitchen. Extensive experience in preparing and presenting diverse dishes. Strong focus on team collaboration and flexibility, ensuring consistent quality and innovation in every meal.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
INSTALL SERVICES MAINTENANCES DUCT AND CLEANING
LEBRUN HVAC SERVICES
02.2022 - Current
Cook
Howard County General Hospital
Columbia, MD
05.2023 - 10.2024
Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
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.
Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
KITCHEN SUPERVISOR
Lorien Nursing Home
Columbia, MD, USA
11.2012 - 03.2022
Order materials, supplies, and ingredients based on demand
Supervise kitchen employees and organize food orders
Oversee the food preparation and cooking process
Recruit and train kitchen employees in designated stations
Monitor inventory levels and perform weekly inventory assessments
Work with the nursing home manager to price, purchase, and change menu items
Schedule work shifts for employees
Store all food products in compliance with health and safety regulations
Ensure the kitchen is clean and organized
Maintain weekly and monthly cost reports
LINE COOK (PT)
The Cheesecake Factory
Columbia, MD, USA
07.2015 - 08.2017
Inspect and clean food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces, or serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary food handling practices
Ensure food is stored and cooked at correct temperature by regulating temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters
Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock
Turn or stir foods to ensure even cooking
Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods
Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment, using various kitchen utensils and equipment
Portion, arrange, and garnish food, and serve food to waiters or patrons
Carve and trim meats such as beef, veal, ham, pork, and lamb for hot or cold service, or for sandwiches
HOTEL MAINTENANCE
Le Gouter Hotel & Restaurant
HAITI
05.2008 - 09.2012
Inspect and repair if possible various energy systems, such as heating/cooling systems, plumbing, lighting, and kitchen equipment
Assist with repairing floors, roofs, doors and installing new products, such as windows, carpets, and light fixtures