HERMAN BROWN
Tampa,FL
Summary
Dedicated professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Enthusiastic eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of task and training in the field. Motivated to learn, grow and excel.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Banquet Cook
World Equestrian Center
10.2022 - Current
- Planned menus for ditterent events, seasons and customer requests
- Worked closely with kitchen team to meet high demand with delicious, on-recipe foods
- Prepared and served various food items in fast-paced Type environment
- Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards
- Followed strict standards for food handling and safety, minimizing risks to customers
- Practiced safe work habits to avoid possible injury to self or other employees
- Recognized quality standards in vegetables, fish, dairy and meat products and selected and used freshest ingredients to prepare menu items.
Cook
Peter Pan Seafoods
06.2020 - 11.2021
- Cleaned
- Scraped
- Trimmed and filleted various seatoods
- Prepare meals for staff members. Prep ingredients for other shift. Ensure work area is clean and organize cooler. Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines
- Checked for analtv kept track of old and new stems and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly. Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productiv Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience. Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality
- Followed strict standards for food handling and safety, minimizing risks to customers
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards. Worked closely with kitchen team to meet high demand with delicious, on-recipe foods.
Kitchen Supervisor
Six Flags Great America
04.2019 - 12.2019
- Monitored food preparation, production and keep the unit clean
- Oversaw grill, stove and oven and cleaned equipment after every shift
- Assist with guest concerns and managed inventory
- Monitored food preparation, production, and plating for quality control
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift
- Disciplined and motivated staff to achieve challenging objectives in fast-paced culinary environments
- Trained new hires in food handling and safety protocols to boost knowledge and performance
- Monitored food inventory and supplies to prevent waste. Served consistent portions following recipes and control standards.
Cook
Jacqui Tyson
07.2013 - 12.2015
- 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. Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business. Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers. Developed relationships with local suppliers to obtain freshest ingredients available
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks
- Prepared and served various food items in fast-paced Type environment
- Planned menus for different events, seasons and customer requests.
Education
Associate - Arts : Food And Nutrition, Culinary Arts
Heart Trust NTA
06.2013
High School Diploma -
Vauxhall High School
09.2012
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Western Hospitality Institute
09.2005
Skills
- Portion Standards
- Special Assignments Service Quality
- Cash Register Operations Cutting Meat
- Pallet Jacks Equipment Sharpening Customer Satisfaction Time Management Food Quality Standards Problem Solving Communication
- Guest Relations
- Critical Thinking
- Collaborative Relationships
- Ingredient Preparation
- Reading Comprehension
- Proper Storage Procedures
- Health Code Requirements
- Food Production Management
- Temperature Management hen Sanitation
- E Customization it Satisfaction afe Food Handling
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas Garnishing and Plating
- Industry Best Practices Bulk Food Preparation
- Food Handlers Certification
Timeline
Banquet Cook
World Equestrian Center
10.2022 - Current
Cook
Peter Pan Seafoods
06.2020 - 11.2021
Kitchen Supervisor
Six Flags Great America
04.2019 - 12.2019
Cook
Jacqui Tyson
07.2013 - 12.2015
Associate - Arts : Food And Nutrition, Culinary Arts
Heart Trust NTA
High School Diploma -
Vauxhall High School
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Western Hospitality Institute
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