Jeff Desauguste
Pompano Beach,FL
Summary
Hardworking professional bringing detail-oriented approach to food preparation and handling. Reliable individual possessing excellent communication and problem-solving strengths. Skilled restaurant cook with experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new recipes and techniques while maintaining high standards of food quality and hygiene. Strong team player, adept at working efficiently under pressure to ensure timely order delivery. Contributed to menu development and kitchen workflow optimization, enhancing overall dining experience for customers. Dedicated Cook with fine-tuned skills in grilling, saut?ing, and ingredient preparation. Valued employee known for staying calm in high-pressure environments. Highly experienced working in kitchens. Responsible and motivated student ready to apply education in the workplace. Offers excellent technical abilities with software and applications, ability to handle challenging work, and excellent time management skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Jbyrd's Muddy Waters
Deerfield Beach, FL
07.2022 - Current
- Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
- Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Operated various kitchen appliance such as a blender, oven, grill, or stand mixer.
- Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
- Followed health and safety standards to ensure safe working environment for employees and customers alike.
- Assisted in prep work such as washing vegetables or butchering meat when needed.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
Cook
Flanigan's Seafood Bar and Grill
Boca Raton, FL
05.2019 - Current
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Ensured that all food was cooked at the correct temperature and stored correctly.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces and salads.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
- Set up work stations prior to opening to minimize prep time.
Cook's Assistant
Brus Room
Pompano Beach, FL
06.2017 - 05.2021
- Stocked kitchen with necessary supplies such as food items, utensils, and equipment.
- Cleaned work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, and silverware between tasks.
- Assisted in prepping ingredients for meals by washing, peeling, and cutting vegetables.
- Carried out basic cooking duties such as reducing sauces and parboiling food.
- Observed and tested foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently.
- Measured ingredients required for specific food items being prepared.
- Kept records of the quantities of food used.
- Maintained inventory of stock and placed orders when there is a shortage of supplies.
- Followed health and safety regulations while handling food and beverages.
- Prepared simple dishes like salads, sandwiches, as per instructions from the cook.
Education
High School Diploma -
Blanche Ely High School
Pompano Beach, FL08-2007
Skills
- Recipe preparation
- Food presentation
- Food Safety
- Kitchen Operations
- Ingredient inspection
- Food rotation
- Portioning
- Kitchen Sanitation
- Meat Cutting
- Food Safety Standards
- Line Management
- Appetizer Preparation
- Knife Skills
Languages
French
Full Professional
English
Full Professional
creol
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Line Cook
Jbyrd's Muddy Waters
07.2022 - Current
Cook
Flanigan's Seafood Bar and Grill
05.2019 - Current
Cook's Assistant
Brus Room
06.2017 - 05.2021
High School Diploma -
Blanche Ely High School
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