John U. Henry
Riverdale,IL
Summary
A Culinary Specialist, mastering all culinary aspects from menu planning to presentations, luncheons, and or special events. Also experienced in food service areas such as Food Runner, Order Inspector, Coordinator of kitchen & service staff. I have also held positions as a storeroom attendant; handling the accuracy of shipments, inventory, invoices along with the organization and maintenance of such storage areas. My objective is to obtain a position that will allow me to build my experience becoming an immediate asset to your company.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Culinary Specialist
United States Navy
Barback
Offshore
06.2023 - Current
- Proactively communicated with bartenders and other staff members about low inventory or equipment issues, leading to timely resolution of potential problems.
- Greeted customers and provided friendly, knowledgeable service.
- Operated POS system to collect payments from customers.
- Supported event planning efforts for private parties held at the establishment, including setup and breakdown of events.
- Supported inventory management, monitored stock levels, and alerted management to low supplies, preventing stockouts.
- Assisted bartenders in creating complex cocktails, speeding up service delivery during peak hours.
Special Events Utility
Bon Appetit Management Company
10.2018 - Current
- Promotion set up events in accordance with the guest applications, including reception table, Bars, guest seating, and tables. Organized and cleaned all the items used for the event including Cutlery plates, glassware, utensils, serving equipment.
Café Chef
Bon Appetit Management Company
10.2017 - Current
- Promotion Logged Cooler & Freezer Temperatures, received fresh frozen cooked foods, properly stored items in accordance with State Laws, logged waste on waste logs, F.I.F.O all food items. Cleaned and changed Deep Freezer Grease maintained Time and temperatures logs on each 3 stations including grill station, soup, and salad stations. Opened and closed all 3 stations.
Utility Worker
Bon Appetit Management Company
11.2016 - Current
- Scraped, washed, rinsed, and sanitized all items from the Kitchen Café, and Special Events Including guest trays, silverware, plated, cups, glasses, bowls, mixing bowls, pots, pans, skillet, buss tubs, cutting boards, and stoves ovens grills flat grills storage areas garbage areas and removed trays.
Barback
Geno's
06.2020 - 06.2022
- Assisted bartenders with drink preparation tasks, resulting in faster service for patrons.
- Maintained cleanliness of all bar areas according to health department standards through diligent sanitation practices.
- Restocked ice, condiments, and snacks.
- Assisted with inventory management, ensuring proper stock levels of liquor, beer, wine, garnishes, and other bar supplies.
- Restocked glassware, cleaned tables and organized supplies to meet demanding trading periods throughout shift.
- Refined multitasking abilities under high-pressure situations during peak business hours, contributing to seamless operation flow.
- Coordinated with servers and bartenders to maintain smooth operation of bar area.
- Assisted in setting up and breaking down bar area for special events.
- Improved customer satisfaction by efficiently stocking and organizing bar supplies and maintaining a clean workspace.
- Delivered food to customers at bar and tables.
- Learned how to make wide variety of mixed drinks.
- Ensured smooth bar operations by promptly cleaning glassware and utensils, allowing bartenders to focus on serving customers.
Education
Pre - Employment Skills Training - Certificate - undefined
Goodwill Industries of SE, WI
Chicago, IL01.2008
Chef Culinary Training - Certificate - undefined
Chinese American Service League
Chicago, IL01.2004
Advanced Food Preparations and Operations - Diploma - undefined
United States Navy
Honolulu, HI01.2000
Basic Food Service and Preparation - Diploma - undefined
United States Navy
San Antonio, TX01.1997
Skills
- Problem solver with the ability to prioritize tasks
- Dedicated to achieving personal and professional goals
- Maintain a positive, professional attitude with customers
Timeline
Barback
Offshore
06.2023 - Current
Barback
Geno's
06.2020 - 06.2022
Special Events Utility
Bon Appetit Management Company
10.2018 - Current
Café Chef
Bon Appetit Management Company
10.2017 - Current
Utility Worker
Bon Appetit Management Company
11.2016 - Current
Culinary Specialist
United States Navy
Pre - Employment Skills Training - Certificate - undefined
Goodwill Industries of SE, WI
Chef Culinary Training - Certificate - undefined
Chinese American Service League
Advanced Food Preparations and Operations - Diploma - undefined
United States Navy
Basic Food Service and Preparation - Diploma - undefined
United States Navy
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