Chef/Cafe Manager
Isaiah Maxwell
Marc Rusin Enterprises
Newark,NJ
8
years of professional experience
Chef with over 10 years of successful experience in prep and line cook qualifications. Recognized consistently for performance excellence and contributions to success in corporate industry. Strengths in Time Management and Fast Learning backed by training in Customer Service.
Work History
Cafe Manager
1 Year 10 Months- Trained cafe employees to consistently exceed customers' expectations and provide superior service.
- Handled business administration functions such as payroll, cash register counting and supply ordering.
- Minimized risks of cross-contamination and infection by directing team members to regularly clean and sanitize surfaces.
- Secured daily cash by verifying totals and making nightly deposits.
- Filled in for absent employees in any position in cafe, keeping operations efficient even when short-handed.
- Supported customers with unique dietary challenges with customizable menu offerings.
Chef Specialist
3 Years 8 Months- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
- Verified proper portion sizes and consistently attained high food quality standards.
- Achieved and exceeded performance, budget and team goals.
- Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of meals and kitchen sanitation.
- Led shifts while personally preparing food items and executing requests based on required specifications.
- Properly labeled and stored all raw food ingredients including produce, meat, fish, poultry, dairy and dry goods in the appropriate storage room, walk-in refrigerator, freezer or cooler.
- Practiced safe food handling procedures at all times.
- Met production requirements for all aspects of banquet and outlet desserts and breakfast pastries.
- Supported all kitchen operations when chef was absent.
line cook/prep cook
9 Months
- Just Beclaws - 280 1st street jersey city nj.
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Verified proper portion sizes and consistently attained high food quality standards.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, food storage, use of kitchen equipment and utensils, sanitation and safety issues.
- Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of meals and kitchen sanitation.
- Verified freshness of products upon delivery.
- Practiced safe food handling procedures at all times.
- Properly labeled and stored all raw food ingredients including produce, meat, fish,poultry, dairy and dry goods in the appropriate storage room, walk-in refrigerator,freezer or cooler.
- Mixed water and detergents in containers to prepare chemical cleaning solutions.
- Washed dishes and assisted in bussing tables.
Stocker/Deli Prep
5 Months- Decorated and merchandised quality bakery goods.
- Properly wrapped, boxed, and weighed bakery department products.
- Practiced safe food handling procedures at all times.
- Verified freshness of products upon delivery.
- Stocked freezer with new items as they arrived.
Salad bar prep
10 Months- Verified freshness of products upon delivery.
- Prepped salad bar which consists of 24 different salads.
- Assisted the main cook in preparing breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
- Promptly reported any maintenance and repair issues to Executive Chef.
- Changed and sanitized all cutting boards, benches and surfaces when beginning a new task to avoid cross-contamination.
- Planned lunch, dinner and bar menus, as well as special menus for in-house special events and catering.
Education
GED
- Basic Vocational Certificate: Customer Service Certification
- ServSafe classes
Skills
Food regulation compliance
Meal preparation expertise
Experience with catering and events
Food preparation experience
General knowledge of computer software
Honest
trustworthy and punctual
On time and reliable
Reading comprehension
Proficient in customer service
Strong client-interaction skills
Service-oriented team player
Strong time management skills
Able to keep clean and sanitary work station
Willing to work late hours
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Cafe Manager
Marc Rusin Enterprises
08.2020 - 06.2022Read More
Chef Specialist
CulinArt
07.2016 - 03.2020Read More
line cook/prep cook
Just Beclaws
05.2015 - 02.2016Read More
Stocker/Deli Prep
Deli Prep/Freezer Stocker Ahold Ecommerce
09.2014 - 02.2015Read More
Salad bar prep
Garden State Diner
09.2013 - 07.2014Read More
Culinary Arts of Edison Jobcorps
GED
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