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ERIC BROXTERMAN

Brevard,NC

Summary

Professional culinary expert with strong skills in high-pressure kitchen environments. Proven ability to prepare diverse dishes while maintaining high standards of quality and presentation. Solid track record of collaborating effectively with team members and adapting to changing needs. Known for reliability, culinary creativity, and strong focus on achieving outstanding results.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Line Cook

Dugans Pub
10.2023 - 10.2024
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
  • Upheld strict sanitation standards while preparing meals, maintaining a clean workspace free of cross-contamination risks.
  • Improved kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep tasks and effectively organizing workstations.

Sous Chef

Vescovo Neighborhood Eatery
04.2021 - 10.2023
  • Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
  • Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
  • Collaborated with executive chef to develop innovative menu items, leading to increased guest return rates and positive reviews.
  • Played a key role in achieving positive health inspection results by maintaining strict compliance with all relevant guidelines and regulations throughout daily operations.
  • Implemented proper cleaning procedures, ensuring a safe and sanitary kitchen workspace compliant with health department regulations.
  • Contributed to successful catering events by coordinating meal preparation and execution, exceeding client expectations on each occasion.
  • Ensured consistent quality control of all dishes leaving the kitchen, resulting in a reputation for excellence among patrons.
  • Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.

Line Cook

The KTCHN
02.2020 - 03.2022
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
  • Improved kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep tasks and effectively organizing workstations.

Cook, Server, Host, Expo

Dugan’s Pub
01.2018 - 03.2020
  • Company Overview: Trey Foster – 29 West French Broad Street #101 Brevard, NC 28712
  • Designed and made specials including Carne Adovada street Tacos
  • Worked directly with the public to ensure a pleasurable dining experience
  • Being crossed trained I could fill in any gaps needed at a moment’s notice
  • Trained both new servers and cooks when required
  • Trey Foster – 29 West French Broad Street #101 Brevard, NC 28712

Cook

Hawg Wild BBQ
06.2017 - 01.2018
  • Company Overview: Don and Sandy Brown - 91 Pisgah Highway Pisgah Forest, NC 28768
  • Worked as line cook
  • Ensured that proper food handling was observed by all employees
  • Responsible for both opening and closing of the restaurant when applicable
  • Followed all heath code safety requirements
  • Don and Sandy Brown - 91 Pisgah Highway Pisgah Forest, NC 28768

Education

Bachelors - Legal Studies

SOUTH COLLEGE ASHEVILLE
Asheville, NC
05.2017

Skills

  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Food preparation
  • Problem-solving
  • Food safety knowledge
  • Food safety
  • Cleanliness standards
  • Kitchen sanitization
  • Kitchen station setup
  • Kitchen sanitation
  • Kitchen organization
  • Quality control
  • Kitchen operations

Major Strengths

  • Self Starter
  • Record retention
  • Problem Solving
  • Streamlining
  • Multitasking
  • Ability to work in fast paced environments
  • P.O.S.
  • Risk and Liability conscious
  • Health code compliant
  • C.L.I.A., J.A.C.H.O., and O.S.H.A compliant

Certification

  • Food Safety Certification – National Registry of Food Safety Professionals.

Timeline

Line Cook

Dugans Pub
10.2023 - 10.2024

Sous Chef

Vescovo Neighborhood Eatery
04.2021 - 10.2023

Line Cook

The KTCHN
02.2020 - 03.2022

Cook, Server, Host, Expo

Dugan’s Pub
01.2018 - 03.2020

Cook

Hawg Wild BBQ
06.2017 - 01.2018

Bachelors - Legal Studies

SOUTH COLLEGE ASHEVILLE

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