Edwin Santiago
Statesville,NC
Summary
Dynamic Chef with a proven track record at Meadow Statesville Nursing Home, specializing in recipe and menu development. Expert in food safety and sanitation, I excel in creating customized dishes that meet diverse dietary needs while reducing food waste. I have Strong problem-solving skills enhance kitchen efficiency and team collaboration.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chef
Meadow Statesville Nursing Home
07.2024 - Current
- Maintained well-organized place to keep work consistent.
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
- Adapted menus seasonally, incorporating fresh produce to create visually appealing and flavorful dishes.
- Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Successfully met dietary requirements for diverse clients by providing customized meal options upon request.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
Line Cook
The Speedway Club
06.2022 - Current
- Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
- Demonstrated proficiency in using various kitchen equipment safely for efficient food preparation.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep tasks and effectively organizing workstations.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Expedited service during peak hours by coordinating with fellow line cooks on timing of dish completion.
Education
High School Diploma -
Van Askdale H.S.
The Bronx, NY06-1998
Skills
- Recipe development
- Menu development
- Food quality
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Food safety and sanitation
- Customer service
- Recipes and menu planning
- Kitchen management
- Complex Problem-solving
Certification
- Certified Serve Safe, Feed NC - 2023
- Certified Food Handler, Feed NC - 2023
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Chef
Meadow Statesville Nursing Home
07.2024 - Current
Line Cook
The Speedway Club
06.2022 - Current
High School Diploma -
Van Askdale H.S.
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