Feliks Seleznev
Aventura,FL
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience as a Chef at Marina Energy LLC, recognized for optimizing food preparation processes and reducing waste through strategic menu planning. Skilled in kitchen management and effective communication, I excel in delivering high-quality meals while training staff to thrive in fast-paced environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Marina Energy LLC
Sunny Isles 152
07.2024 - 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.
- 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.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
Sous Chef
Mia Ocean Front
Hallandale, FL
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- 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.
Education
Baccalaureate - Food Service Technologist
Economics And Technology College
Russia, Sochi05.2008
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
- Team collaboration
- Grilling techniques
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Ingredient knowledge
- Verbal and written communication
- Frying techniques
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Recipes and menu planning
- Hospitality service expertise
- Food plating and presentation
- Sauce preparation
- Food pairing
- Plating techniques
- Recipe creation
- Staff coordination
- Menu development
- Banquets and catering
- Portion and cost control
- Recipe development
- Menu planning
- Made-to-order meals
- Cost control
- Menu supervision
- Food service operations
- Seafood preparation
- Pasta making
- Food cost analysis
- Fine-dining expertise
- Pastry skills
- Steaming techniques
- Food storage
- Culinary creativity
- Temperature control
- Nutrition
Timeline
Chef
Marina Energy LLC
07.2024 - Current
Sous Chef
Mia Ocean Front
09.2022 - 09.2023
Baccalaureate - Food Service Technologist
Economics And Technology College