Isaiah Carter
Vista,CA
Summary
I am an energetic kitchen professional with excellent leadership and organizational skills. Consistently focused on increasing team productivity while meeting exacting standards where due. As a humble young father and an aspiring chef, i most definitely am a very positive dependable candidate flooded with experience of success at managing multiple priorities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Cook/Supervisor
The Lab Collaborative
2021.11 - Current
- Recipe and Menu Development alongside Executive Chef Ramiro Guerra
- Supervise daily operations ensuring all food/cleaning procedures are executed with excellence
- Knowledge of cooking techniques at all stations including Pantry, saute, fry, grill and Bake.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Coordinated with vendors to order supplies and maintain high quality standards.
- Directed food preparation and cooking activities to meet health and safety standards.
- Monitored food inventory and supplies to prevent waste.
- Created new recipes, outlined steps, and training staff on correct preparation.
- Temperature and sanitation logs kept to standard
- Hood cleaning
- Serve safe certified
Lead Cook/Supervisor
Senior Grubbys
2019.03 - 2021.11
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Daily prep for service while cooking all orders following portion control and time management.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
- Expedited orders for smooth transition to customers.
- Consistent consolidation,labeling, washing dishes and hood cleaning for break down of the kitchen.
- Daily/weekly deep cleaning projects
Sous Chef
Homestead Cafe
2018.10 - 2019.03
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
- Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit grocery costs.
- Assisted with menu development and planning.
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance, and cleanliness of production and service areas.
Education
Culinary Arts Certificate - Culinary Arts
Vista Adult School
Vista2016
High School Diploma -
Santa Fe Christian
Solana Beach, CA06.2013
Skills
- Catering
- Hiring, Training and Development
- Budgeting and Cost Control
- Industry Trends
- Portion Standards
- Staff Training
- Safe Food Handling
- Dietary Requirements
- Food Preparing, Plating and Presentation
- Professional Relationships
- Conflict Resolution
- Menu Planning
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Lead Cook/Supervisor
The Lab Collaborative
2021.11 - Current
Lead Cook/Supervisor
Senior Grubbys
2019.03 - 2021.11
Sous Chef
Homestead Cafe
2018.10 - 2019.03
Culinary Arts Certificate - Culinary Arts
Vista Adult School
High School Diploma -
Santa Fe Christian
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