Gyle Watters
New York,NY
Summary
Hard-working Cook brings detail-oriented approach to food preparation and handling. Keep kitchen areas well-stocked and organized for maximum efficiency. Team-oriented and reliable with excellent communication and problem-solving strengths.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Provenance Meals
New York, NY
05.2018 - 02.2021
- Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods, including meats, potatoes and fish.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of busy periods, including dinner rush.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Garnished and arranged dishes into creative presentations.
- Prepared and plated [Number]+ dishes per shift for busy $[Amount] annual revenue restaurant.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
Cook
do & co catering
New York, NY
06.2016 - 04.2018
- Set up and performed initial prep work for food items such as soups, sauces and salads.
- Sanitized food preparation areas, grills and equipment to avoid cross-contamination from raw items.
- Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods, including meats, potatoes and fish.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of busy periods, including dinner rush.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients to use oldest products first.
- Regulated oven, broiler and roaster operations for cooking at correct temperatures.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
- Weighed, measured and mixed ingredients, following recipes to produce quality dishes.
Education
Commercial Cooking - Culinary Arts
Star Career Academy - New York
New York, NY09.2016
Skills
- Cutting and slicing techniques
- Food presentation
- Dish preparation
- High volume production capability
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handlers card
- Culinary Art
- Food preparation
- Foodservice sanitation
- Recipe preparation
- Multitasking
- Effective prioritization
- Focused and disciplined
Timeline
Cook
Provenance Meals
05.2018 - 02.2021
Cook
do & co catering
06.2016 - 04.2018
Commercial Cooking - Culinary Arts
Star Career Academy - New York