Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Elizabeth Mateyak

Marine City,MI

Summary

Adept Chef with a proven track record at Foxfire Fixins, enhancing kitchen efficiency and reducing food waste through innovative inventory management. Excelled in food safety and sanitation, alongside nurturing a team to thrive under pressure. Renowned for exceptional meal preparation and customer service, consistently elevating dining experiences with meticulous attention to detail and culinary skill.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chef

Foxfire Fixins*
04.2017 - Current
  • Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
  • Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
  • Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
  • Optimized food preparation processes, implementing time-saving techniques without compromising quality.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques.
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
  • Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
  • Streamlined kitchen operations for increased efficiency, implementing new inventory management system.

Education

High School Diploma -

Algonac High School
Algonac, MI
06-1978

Skills

  • Food safety and sanitation
  • Customer service
  • Knife skills
  • Cooking techniques
  • Food quality
  • Kitchen management
  • Food presentation
  • Meal preparation
  • Attention to detail
  • Effective communications
  • Kitchen operations
  • Ingredient knowledge
  • Food plating and presentation

Certification

  • Food Protection Manager Certification - ServSafe or National Restaurant Association.

servesafe

3 year renewed 

Timeline

Chef

Foxfire Fixins*
04.2017 - Current

High School Diploma -

Algonac High School

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