James Dameus
Bloomfield ,NJ
Summary
Forward-thinking professional offering more than 5 years of experience working in fast-paced kitchens. Skilled at staying focused and productive in high-stress situations and maintaining calmness in busy times. Excellent and proven culinary skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Food Truck Manager
Anger Archese
Jersey City, NJ
08.2022 - Current
- Greeted customers, answered menu questions and responded to complaints.
- Accepted orders and packed food for takeout and delivery.
- Planned daily menus and prepped food for service.
- Assisted food prep and assembly on line and served Number customers per day.
- Maintaining the truck of all it’s daily necessities such filling up gas, propane, and food
- Managing money from the beginning of service to the end
- Preparing, cooking on the line, expediting and serving more than 100 people a week
Line Chef
Chaz Brown
Philadelphia, PA
02.2021 - 07.2022
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- 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.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry and fish for frying purposes.
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Baked consistent quality items by accurately mixing, dividing, shaping and proofing.
- Assisted head chef in preparing and serving food.
- Cleaned kitchen counters, refrigerators and freezers.
- Rotated through all prep stations to learn different techniques.
- Seasoned and marinated cuts of meat, poultry and fish.
Assistant Chef
Jeffery Miller Catering
Philadelphia, PA
10.2021 - 11.2021
- Assisted head chef in cooking dishes according to ingredients.
- Cleaned kitchen work area by sanitizing all cooking equipment, utensils, and counters.
- Chopped ingredients and garnishes.
- Checked food inventory and ordered ingredients.
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Create gourmet style plating in short time
Chef
LGC Hospitality
Philadelphia, PA
11.2021 - 06.2022
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Verified compliance in preparation of menu items and customer special requests.
- Collaborated with other personnel to produce and modify menus and selections.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Inventoried food, ingredient and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Oversaw grill, stove and oven and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Generated employee schedules, work assignments and determined appropriate compensation rates.
- Modernized processes for kitchen staff to reduce guest wait times and boost daily output.
- Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
- Obtained fresh, local ingredients to lower grocery costs.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action and performance reviews.
- Developed recipes and menus by applying understanding of market demand and culinary trends,
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Developed and cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
Smokehouse Chef
Bennett’s BBQ
Bloomfield , NJ
09.2016 - 08.2017
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
- Maintaining smokers operations
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Culinary Arts
The Restaurant School At Walnut Hill College
Philadelphia, PA07.2022
Associate Of Science - Culinary Arts
The Restaurant School At Walnut Hill College
Philadelphia, PA01.2021
Bloomfield High School
Bloomfield, NJ07.2019
Skills
- Cooking Techniques
- Money Handling
- Truck Driving
- Equipment Maintenance
- Health Code Compliance
- Fire Safety Regulations
- Station Preparation
- Investigating Complaints
- Hygiene Standards
- Labor and Overhead Cost Estimation
- Menu Pricing and Writing
- Front of House Management
- Monitoring Food Preparation
- Rotation Procedures
- Sandwich Preparation
- Safe Food Handling Practices
- Licensing Requirements
- Budget Administration
- Equipment Preparation
- Enforcing Nutritional Standards
- Dietary Restrictions
- Tool Preparation
- Cash Register Operations
- POS Terminal Operations
- Vendor Supervision
- Catering Services
- Order Accuracy
- Work Planning and Prioritizing
Certification
Serv safe
Languages
Creole
Limited Working
Timeline
Food Truck Manager
Anger Archese
08.2022 - Current
Chef
LGC Hospitality
11.2021 - 06.2022
Assistant Chef
Jeffery Miller Catering
10.2021 - 11.2021
Line Chef
Chaz Brown
02.2021 - 07.2022
Smokehouse Chef
Bennett’s BBQ
09.2016 - 08.2017
Bachelor Of Science - Culinary Arts
The Restaurant School At Walnut Hill College
Associate Of Science - Culinary Arts
The Restaurant School At Walnut Hill College
Bloomfield High School
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