Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Affiliations
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Christopher Clare

Cape Coral,FL

Summary

Well-rounded Chef offering 7 years of comprehensive experience consistently preparing exceptional menu items to garner customer praise. Well-versed in creating new, seasonal menus and maintaining smooth and timely kitchen operations. Committed to delivering first-rate dining experience to guests.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Manager

Burger King
New Milford, CT
01.2016 - 07.2016
  • Provided guidance and support to junior staff members on daily tasks.
  • Monitored employee attendance records, timekeeping, and payroll information.
  • Managed customer service inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
  • Resolved conflicts between team members in an effective manner.

Head Chef

Sushi Village
Poughkeepsie, NY
06.2015 - 12.2015
  • Developed menus and recipes for a variety of dishes, including appetizers, entrees, desserts, and specialty items.
  • Organized kitchen staff to ensure efficient operations during peak service hours.
  • Trained new kitchen staff in food safety regulations and proper cooking techniques.
  • Ordered food supplies from vendors to maintain adequate stock levels.

Line Cook

Hooters Inc.
Cape Coral, FL
03.2015 - 08.2015
  • Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
  • Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
  • Operated various kitchen appliance such as a blender, oven, grill, or stand mixer.

Chef

Green Granary
New Milford, CT
03.2014 - 06.2015
  • Planned menus, ordered supplies and managed staff while staying in budget.
  • Monitored food preparation, portion sizes and garnishing of dishes to ensure that food was prepared in accordance with the restaurant's and safety standards.
  • Kept up to date with current culinary trends, as well as health and safety regulations.
  • Developed creative ideas for special events or promotions involving food preparation or presentation.
  • Also worked here between 08/2011-04/2012

Cold Chef

G.W. Tavern
Washington, CT
04.2012 - 03.2014
  • Ensured compliance with all health, safety and hygiene regulations within the kitchen area.
  • Reviewed operational records to determine amount of food used in order to maintain appropriate inventory levels.
  • Prepared high-quality dishes according to established recipes.
  • Trained, instructed and coached new cooks on proper cooking techniques and menu items.

Education

Completion Certificate - Culinary

New Milford Community Culinary
New Milford, Ct
08-2010

Some College (No Degree) - Game Coding

New England Institute of Technology
East Greenwich, RI

Skills

  • Product and Service Knowledge
  • Policy Administration
  • Customer Rapport
  • Compliance Understanding

Certification

  • Serv Safe

Affiliations

  • Volunteer at Hope Clubhouse of South West Florida Culinary Unit

Timeline

Assistant Manager

Burger King
01.2016 - 07.2016

Head Chef

Sushi Village
06.2015 - 12.2015

Line Cook

Hooters Inc.
03.2015 - 08.2015

Chef

Green Granary
03.2014 - 06.2015

Cold Chef

G.W. Tavern
04.2012 - 03.2014

Completion Certificate - Culinary

New Milford Community Culinary

Some College (No Degree) - Game Coding

New England Institute of Technology
Christopher Clare