Fazal Hakim
Pleasant Hill,CA
Summary
Passionate Executive Chef skilled in menu creation, kitchen staff management and culinary direction. Creative and artistic professional recognized for upholding highest standards and developing compelling seasonal menus.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Excutive Chef
Sasa Restaurant
Walnut Creek, CA
07.2017 - Current
- Created daily specials based on seasonal ingredients and customer feedback.
- Directed kitchen staff in food preparation and presentation to ensure high quality standards were met.
- Developed and implemented menus for multiple restaurants, catering events, and private parties.
- Supervised the selection, training, scheduling, and performance of kitchen personnel.
- Monitored inventory levels of all food items to ensure adequate supplies are available at all times.
- Ensured compliance with health department regulations by implementing proper sanitation procedures.
- Maintained excellent relationships with local farmers to secure fresh produce for menu items.
- Provided guidance and support for Sous Chefs during peak service hours.
Sous Chef
Sunol Ridge Restaurant And Bar
Walnut Creek, CA
05.2015 - 09.2017
- Ensured food preparation and presentation met high standards of quality and sanitation.
- Assisted in menu development and recipe testing.
- Coordinated ordering, receiving, storage, and distribution of food items.
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
Junior Sous Chef
Pyramid Ale House
Walnut Creek, CA
03.2014 - 03.2015
- Organized and maintained the daily mise en place for all stations.
- Managed food inventory, ordering and receiving of products from vendors.
- Trained and supervised junior cooks in proper culinary techniques.
- Monitored food temperatures during storage, preparation and service to meet safety standards.
- Inspected food deliveries for freshness before storing them properly in designated areas.
- Supervised team members during meal services ensuring orders are accurate and delivered timely.
Line Cook, Grill, Pantry
Postino
Lafayette, CA
10.2017 - 04.2018
- Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
- Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
- Assisted in prep work such as washing vegetables or butchering meat when needed.
- Inspected equipment for cleanliness prior to use every shift.
Line Cook , Grill Cook , Saute
Va De Vi
Walnut Creek, CA
01.2018 - 06.2019
- Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
- Reviewed recipes to determine exact measurements and ingredients to create dishes.
- Garnished and arranged dishes into creative presentations.
- Weighed, measured and mixed ingredients, following recipes to produce quality dishes.
- Portioned food onto plates, added garnishes and sauces and handed off to wait staff for serving.
- Executed proper techniques when preparing menu item ingredients.
Line Cook, Grill Cook
Lark Creek
Walnut Creek, CA
11.2018 - 02.2019
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
- Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
- Ensured that all dishes were prepared according to recipe specifications.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - None
College Park
201 Viking DriveSkills
- Performance Assessments
- Food Prep Planning
- Safe Food Handling
- Customer Service
- Team Leadership
- Food Stock and Supply Management
- Banquets and catering
- Menu Planning
- Food plating and presentation
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Hiring, Training, and Development
- Staff Scheduling
- Food preparation techniques
- Order Management
- BOH Operations
- Signature dish creation
- Recipes and menu planning
- Budgeting and cost control
- Food spoilage prevention
- Inventory Management
- Ingredients Selection
- Strong Work Ethic
- Food Safety
- Recipe Development
- Plating and Garnishing
- Inventory Control
- Recipe creation
- Creative Thinking
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Professional
Timeline
Line Cook, Grill Cook
Lark Creek
11.2018 - 02.2019
Line Cook , Grill Cook , Saute
Va De Vi
01.2018 - 06.2019
Line Cook, Grill, Pantry
Postino
10.2017 - 04.2018
Excutive Chef
Sasa Restaurant
07.2017 - Current
Sous Chef
Sunol Ridge Restaurant And Bar
05.2015 - 09.2017
Junior Sous Chef
Pyramid Ale House
03.2014 - 03.2015
Some College (No Degree) - None
College Park
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