Artistic Lead Cook with 10 years of experience. Plating with creativity and planning innovative menus for dynamic eating experience. Successfully demonstrating efficient knife techniques and closely monitoring employee performance.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Cook
Chartwells Compass Group
Needham, MA
06.2015 - Current
Supervised line cooks to monitor food safety and order accuracy.
Prepared ingredients ahead of time to promote efficiency in dish garnishing.
Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Took over line positions in event of emergency.
Collaborated with servers to collect information about specific customer desires and dietary needs.
Cook
Sodexo Food Service
Boston, MA
02.2010 - 06.2015
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.
Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
Grill Cook
Boston College
Needham, MA
05.2006 - 09.2009
Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment regularly.
Cooked regular menu items and seasonal offerings according to corporate standards and guidelines.
Prepared food items such as meats, poultry and fish for frying purposes.
Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
Provided support to crew members through all facets of food preparation and delivery.