John Quigley
Little Valley,NY
Summary
Seeking a job in cooking food as a Room Chef at Seneca gaming cooperation
Proficient Sous Chef highly effective at operating in fast-paced, demanding environments. Adaptable professional with success handling any challenge. Five -year background in high-end restaurant industry.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Seneca Cafe Sous Chef
Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino
02.2024 - Current
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
- Played a key role in achieving positive health inspection results by maintaining strict compliance with all relevant guidelines and regulations throughout daily operations.
- Mentored junior kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative work environment that improved overall team performance.
- Increased kitchen productivity by optimizing workflow processes and delegating tasks appropriately within the team.
- Ensured consistent quality control of all dishes leaving the kitchen, resulting in a reputation for excellence among patrons.
- Introduced new culinary techniques to the team, elevating the overall skill level and leading to more diverse menu offerings for guests.
- Maintained open lines of communication with front-of-house management teams to address any potential issues before they escalated into larger problems affecting overall guest satisfaction levels.
- Enhanced overall restaurant efficiency by streamlining kitchen operations and implementing effective time management strategies.
- Improved efficiency in kitchen, organizing workflow to ensure timely preparation and delivery of dishes.
- Led kitchen team during high-volume service times, ensuring seamless operation and guest satisfaction.
Seneca Gaming Coperation Room Chef
Seneca resort and casino
05.2022 - 02.2024
- Optimized kitchen workflow by delegating tasks according to individual strengths, resulting in faster ticket times during peak hours.
- Maintained high levels of sanitation and cleanliness, adhering to strict health code regulations and ensuring a safe working environment.
- Enhanced guest satisfaction by creating innovative and visually appealing dishes using fresh, local ingredients.
- Scheduled and supervised all kitchen employees such as cooks and chefs
- Reduced food waste through careful menu planning, portion control, and regular monitoring of product expiration dates.
- Created menus and designed corresponding recipes for Seneca Cafe
- Forecasted seasonal staffing levels and interviewed and hired new staff members.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless service and exceptional dining experiences for all customers.
- Arranged for kitchen equipment maintenance and repair when needed.
Seneca Café Sous Chef
Seneca resort and casino
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
- Played a key role in achieving positive health inspection results by maintaining strict compliance with all relevant guidelines and regulations throughout daily operations.
- Mentored junior kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative work environment that improved overall team performance.
- Increased kitchen productivity by optimizing workflow processes and delegating tasks appropriately within the team.
- Ensured consistent quality control of all dishes leaving the kitchen, resulting in a reputation for excellence among patrons.
- Introduced new culinary techniques to the team, elevating the overall skill level and leading to more diverse menu offerings for guests.
- Maintained open lines of communication with front-of-house management teams to address any potential issues before they escalated into larger problems affecting overall guest satisfaction levels.
- Enhanced overall restaurant efficiency by streamlining kitchen operations and implementing effective time management strategies.
- Improved efficiency in kitchen, organizing workflow to ensure timely preparation and delivery of dishes.
- Led kitchen team during high-volume service times, ensuring seamless operation and guest satisfaction.
Seneca Café Production Cook
Seneca resort and casino
06.2020 - 08.2021
- Cleaned and fill my station when I arrived to worked
- Learned every station in the café
- Caused no conflict with my fellow co-workers
- Willing to help out as co-workers needed help
- Commincated with the chef on product we needed
Thunder mountain buffet cook
Seneca resort and casino
06.2019 - 03.2020
- Do prep as needed
- Cook food
- Clean and sanitize throughout the night
- Communicate with my fellow employees
- Willing to learn
- Worked the wok station as assigned
- Worked the front line flipping and filling pans making sure the food look good and presentable
- Thunder mountain buffet cook July2019- March2020
Education
Associates degree -
Alfred State College
Alfred, NY05.2021
Culinary certificate - undefined
Cattaraugus-Allegany BOCES Center
Ellicottville, Ny06.2019
Skills
- Team leadership
- Kitchen leadership
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Safe food handling
- Food presentation
- Menu planning
- Food preparation
- Customer service
- Kitchen organization
- Cooking techniques
- Allergen awareness
Timeline
Seneca Cafe Sous Chef
Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino
02.2024 - Current
Seneca Gaming Coperation Room Chef
Seneca resort and casino
05.2022 - 02.2024
Seneca Café Sous Chef
Seneca resort and casino
08.2021 - 05.2022
Seneca Café Production Cook
Seneca resort and casino
06.2020 - 08.2021
Thunder mountain buffet cook
Seneca resort and casino
06.2019 - 03.2020
Culinary certificate - undefined
Cattaraugus-Allegany BOCES Center
Associates degree -
Alfred State College
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