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James Hayward

PETERBOROUGH

Summary

Culinary professional with comprehensive experience in high-pressure kitchen environments, driving quality and efficiency. Known for exceptional culinary skills and ability to innovate while maintaining consistency. Reliable team collaborator with focus on achieving culinary excellence and adapting to evolving needs.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sous Chef

Pickity Place
03.2018 - Current
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to prepare ingredients for daily menu items.
  • Assisted in maintaining cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations.
  • Supported head chef in executing meal service during peak hours.
  • Learned food safety protocols and proper handling techniques for kitchen equipment.
  • Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
  • Ordering and Management

Lead Sauté Chef

Harlow's Pub
05.2015 - 03.2018
  • Supervised kitchen staff, ensuring adherence to food safety and sanitation standards.
  • Developed innovative sauté techniques, enhancing menu offerings and customer satisfaction.
  • Streamlined kitchen operations, improving efficiency in food preparation and service delivery.
  • Trained new chefs on culinary techniques and kitchen equipment usage, fostering skill development.
  • Creating weekly, and daily specials

Float Cook

Cooper Door
09.2012 - 04.2015
  • Trained new staff on food preparation techniques and safety protocols, fostering a collaborative environment.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace, complying with health regulations consistently.
  • A constant and fast paced work environment, and having the ability to jump from station to station to help the team

Education

GED -

Merrimack High School
Merrimack, NH

Skills

  • Team leadership
  • Kitchen leadership
  • Food safety
  • Inventory management
  • Menu planning
  • Food presentation
  • Cooking techniques
  • Allergen awareness
  • Safety management
  • Mentoring and coaching
  • Serve Safe Certified

Certification

ServeSafe certified

Timeline

Sous Chef

Pickity Place
03.2018 - Current

Lead Sauté Chef

Harlow's Pub
05.2015 - 03.2018

Float Cook

Cooper Door
09.2012 - 04.2015

GED -

Merrimack High School

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