Gregg Washington
North Little Rock,AR
Summary
Proficient Sous Chef highly effective at operating in fast-paced, demanding environments. Adaptable professional with success handling any challenge.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
The Grumpy Rabbit
Lonoke, AR
05.2023 - Current
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
Line Cook
North Bar
North Little Rock, AR
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
Line Cook
Cheers In Maumelle
Maumelle, AR
11.2022 - 01.2023
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality
Sous Chef
Allsoppe And Chapple
Little Rock, AR
07.2018 - 10.2022
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers
- Monitored food and labor costs to verify budget targets were met
- Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability
- Modernized work processes to reduce guest wait times and boost daily output
Line Cook
Brood And Barley
North Little Rock, AR
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
Education
GED -
Adult Education
Little Rock, AR05.1997
Skills
- Dish Preparation
- Staff Motivation
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Active Listening
- Recipes and menu planning
- Food preparation and safety
- Stocking and replenishing
- Food spoilage prevention
- Plating
- Commanding leadership style
- Food inventories
- Fine-dining expertise
- Signature dish creation
Timeline
Sous Chef
The Grumpy Rabbit
05.2023 - Current
Line Cook
North Bar
11.2022 - 05.2023
Line Cook
Cheers In Maumelle
11.2022 - 01.2023
Line Cook
Brood And Barley
01.2021 - 04.2021
Sous Chef
Allsoppe And Chapple
07.2018 - 10.2022
GED -
Adult Education