Kemar Douglas
Kingston,01
Summary
To perform at the highest standards effectively, contribute my skills and knowledge to the company environment and advance my career as an Executive Chef.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Advance Cook
Black Desert Resort
Ivins, Utah
10.2024 - Current
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Checked quality of ingredients before use in order to ensure freshness.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
Second Cook
The Coppers Restaurant
Kingston
10.2022 - Current
- Utilized a variety of cooking techniques to create flavorful and visually appealing dishes, Ensured high standards of cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen, Monitored food temperatures to ensure that food is cooked to the proper temperature, Demonstrated excellent knife skills, resulting in faster food preparation times, Created a timeline for each task to ensure that food is cooked and served on time
Second Cook
100 Restaurant
Kingston
06.2019 - 03.2020
- Knowledge in Cooking Caribbean Cuisine, Working the Grill, Working the Sautee Station, Working the Appetizer Station, Working the Line
Second Cook
Fairmont Southampton Hotel
Bermuda
07.2017 - 02.2019
- Knowledge in BBQ Butchery, Able to follow all standard recipes, Follow basic hygiene standards (ECOLAB), Knowledge of heavy kitchen machinery: Smoker, Alto sham, Meat Grinder, Steam Kettles, Assisted in the banquet kitchen and production, Able to work pizza station
- Cold section, desserts and pasta, Operating pasta Dough Machine, Knowledge of heavy kitchen machinery Hobart Mixer, Pasta Extruder, Buffalo Chopper, Smoke different meats: Brisket, Pork Butt, Ribs, Chicken, Making Different sauces: BBQ, Buffalo, Dark and Storm, Tropical Heat, Making Different Stocks: Veal Stock, Fish Stock, Lobster Bisque, Work in different restaurants: Sports Bar, Breakfast Shift, Italian, Grilling: Burgers Patties, Steaks, Fish, Vegetables, Storing Cheese, dairy and related products, Prepare Batters, Cook Meat by dry and moist methods, Store Meat and Poultry, Prepare different herbs and spices, Prepare Gnocchi
Second Cook
Courtleigh Hotel
02.2017 - 06.2017
- Do Prepare work, Cook different Cuisines: Caribbean Cuisine, International Cuisine, Do different types of knives cuts: Julienne, Medium Dice, Large Dice, Batonnet, Small Dice, Chiffonade, Brunoise, Working the Line, Working Pantry
Second Cook
Iberostar Resort Hotel
Montego Bay
02.2013 - 08.2016
- Perform workplace hygiene and sanitation, Control temperature during processing and preparation, Conduct cooling procedures, Perform Procedures for reheating, Adhere to holding temperatures, Perform receiving and storage procedures, Follow instructions to accommodate food allergies, sensitivities or intolerance, Perform Culinary Trade Practices, Maintain Knives, tools and another kitchen equipment, Select and handle knives, Organize kitchen workplace, Prepare consistent product Prepare Freshwater and Saltwater fish and Shellfish, Cook freshwater and saltwater fish and shellfish, Cook Shellfish, Store Freshwater and saltwater and shellfish Prepare Meat and Poultry, Cook meat by moist and dry heat methods, Cook poultry by moist and dry heat methods, Determine doneness by various methods, Store meat and poultry, Cook Steak to different temperature Prepare Fruit, Vegetables, Herbs and Spices, Process fruit and vegetables, Cut fruit and vegetables, Cook fruit and vegetables by moist-and dry methods, Finish fruit and vegetables with required garnish or sauce, Prepare fruit and vegetables for hot and cold buffet setting, Prepare fruit and vegetable garnishes, Store Fruit and vegetables, Select herbs and spices, Prepare herbs and spices, Store herbs and Spices Prepare Cheese, Dairy and Related Products, Process cheese, Cook Cheese assemble and garnish cheese platter, Store Cheese, dairy and related products Prepare Stocks, Prepare Fish Stock, Prepare Lobster Stock, Prepare Veal Stock, Prepare Vegetable Stock
Governor General Butler
Office Of The Governor General
Kingston
04.2012 - 11.2012
- Serving Food, Setting Tables, Folding Napkins
Baker
Progressive Grocers
Kingston
08.2011 - 04.2012
- Baking Different bake Products: Cakes, Cookies, Breads, Decorating Cakes, Making Different Icing
Commis Chef
Sunset Jamaica Grande
Ocho Rios
02.2011 - 03.2011
- Line Services, Working the pasta lines, Prep for the Chefs in the kitchen, Do different types of knives cuts: Julienne, Medium Dice, Large Dice, Batonnet, Small Dice, Chiffonade, Brunoise
Waiter
Straun Castle Gardens
St. Andrew
02.2011 - 03.2011
- Clearing Tables, Setting Tables, Folding Napkins, Putting on Silverwares, Taking Orders
Receptionist
Jamaica Stock Exchange
Kingston
07.2008 - 12.2009
- Answer the telephone, Receiving Mails in and out
Baker
Tastee Limited
Spanish Town
02.2005 - 08.2005
- Food Preparation, Catering, Baking Different bake goods: Beef Patties, Chicken Patties, Cookies, Breads, Meat Loafs
Education
Diploma -
Boys Town Vocational Training Centre
Culinary -
Above Rocks Vocational Training Centre
School Certificate -
Spanish Town High School
Skills
Front Office
Food Safety
Hygiene
Timeline
Advance Cook
Black Desert Resort
10.2024 - Current
Second Cook
The Coppers Restaurant
10.2022 - Current
Second Cook
100 Restaurant
06.2019 - 03.2020
Second Cook
Fairmont Southampton Hotel
07.2017 - 02.2019
Second Cook
Courtleigh Hotel
02.2017 - 06.2017
Second Cook
Iberostar Resort Hotel
02.2013 - 08.2016
Governor General Butler
Office Of The Governor General
04.2012 - 11.2012
Baker
Progressive Grocers
08.2011 - 04.2012
Commis Chef
Sunset Jamaica Grande
02.2011 - 03.2011
Waiter
Straun Castle Gardens
02.2011 - 03.2011
Receptionist
Jamaica Stock Exchange
07.2008 - 12.2009
Baker
Tastee Limited
02.2005 - 08.2005
Diploma -
Boys Town Vocational Training Centre
Culinary -
Above Rocks Vocational Training Centre
School Certificate -
Spanish Town High School