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Ericka Brewer

Norcross,GA

Summary

Quality-driven Sous Chef maintains complete understanding of kitchen operations, equipment and sanitation. Demonstrates organizational skills, budgeting experience and full knowledge of financial reports. Hires, trains and manages staff to provide employees with adequate guidance and resources to accomplish established objectives.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sous Chef

Bulla Gastrobar
Atlanta, GA
09.2023 - Current
  • Ensured food preparation and presentation met high standards of quality and sanitation.
  • Coordinated ordering, receiving, storage, and distribution of food items.
  • Directed kitchen staff in day-to-day operations including food production, sanitation, safety practices, and personnel management.

Junior Sous Chef

South City Kitchen
Atlanta , GA
01.2023 - 09.2023
  • Assisted Executive Chef in menu planning, recipe development and kitchen operations.
  • Organized and maintained the daily mise en place for all stations.
  • Ensured accurate completion of prep lists and production sheets on a daily basis.

Sous Chef

Bar Taco
Atalnta, GA
07.2022 - 12.2022
  • Supervised cooks and other kitchen personnel during meal services.
  • Established standard procedures for plating presentations.
  • Created a positive work environment by encouraging teamwork among staff members.

Lead Line Cook

Punch Bowl
Atlanta, GA
03.2022 - 07.2022
  • Ensured proper food safety standards were met at all times.
  • Trained new cooks on recipes, preparation methods, safety procedures and sanitation guidelines.

Line Cook

First Watch
Atlanta, GA
09.2021 - 03.2022
  • Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
  • Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
  • Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.

Kitchen Manager

Famous Toastery
Charlotte, NC
01.2021 - 09.2021
  • Developed and implemented kitchen policies, procedures and quality standards.
  • Ordered ingredients and supplies to maintain adequate inventory levels for the kitchen.
  • Maintained accurate records of food costs, labor costs, waste management and other related expenses.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Restaurant And Food Services Management

Johnson & Wales University - Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Skills

  • Menu Memorization
  • Food Safety
  • Dish preparation
  • Staff Motivation
  • Detail Oriented

Certification

  • Manager Servsafe

Timeline

Sous Chef

Bulla Gastrobar
09.2023 - Current

Junior Sous Chef

South City Kitchen
01.2023 - 09.2023

Sous Chef

Bar Taco
07.2022 - 12.2022

Lead Line Cook

Punch Bowl
03.2022 - 07.2022

Line Cook

First Watch
09.2021 - 03.2022

Kitchen Manager

Famous Toastery
01.2021 - 09.2021

Bachelor of Science - Restaurant And Food Services Management

Johnson & Wales University - Charlotte
Ericka Brewer