Elijah West
San Antonio
Summary
Versatile and seasoned cook with 10 years of hands-on experience preparing and presenting exceptional culinary creations. Adept at managing various stations, from grilling to sautéing, bringing a deep understanding of flavor profiles, ingredient pairings and innovative cooking techniques. Skilled in menu development, cost control and maintaining a clean and organized kitchen.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Cook
Hyatt Regency
San Antonio, TX
11.2020 - Current
- Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations of a team of 15 kitchen staff, ensuring efficiency, organization and adherence to established procedures.
- Introduce three new dishes every season, increasing customer satisfaction by 25%.
- Implement and monitor food safety protocols, maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and sanitation in the kitchen.
Cook
Hard Rock Cafe
San Antonio, TX
09.2016 - 10.2020
- Consistently prepared a high volume of dishes daily, maintaining a 98% accuracy rate in adhering to recipes and presentation standards.
- Reduced ingredient waste by 25% and prevented stockouts of essential items.
- Implemented time-efficient cooking techniques, resulting in a 20% reduction in average ticket preparation times.
Cook Assistant
Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen
San Antonio, TX
06.2013 - 08.2016
- Assisted in the preparation of an average of 150 dishes daily, maintaining a 95% accuracy rate in following recipes and presentation standards.
- Improved efficiency by 20% in ingredient preparation, contributing to a smoother kitchen workflow during peak hours.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Culinary Arts
Culinary Institute of America
San Antonio, TXSkills
Menu planning
Food safety and sanitation
Precision and attention to detail
Culinary techniques
Adaptability
Team leadership
Time management
Organization and collaboration
Certification
- ServSafe Food Handler Certification - (Updated 2023)
Timeline
Head Cook
Hyatt Regency
11.2020 - Current
Cook
Hard Rock Cafe
09.2016 - 10.2020
Cook Assistant
Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen
06.2013 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Culinary Arts
Culinary Institute of America