Kenneth (Kenny) Smith
Yazoo City,MS
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Chef position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chef
Self-employeed
03.2024 - Current
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
- Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Upheld stringent food safety regulations, ensuring compliance with all relevant health department guidelines.
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality culinary creations.
- Cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
- Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit grocery costs.
- Regularly updated menu offerings based on customer preferences, driving repeat business for the establishment.
- Evaluated food products to verify freshness and quality.
- Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
- Assisted with menu development and planning.
- Developed new recipes and flavor combinations to enhance customer dining experience.
- Developed and remained accountable for safety, quality, consistency and adherence to standards.
Short Order Cook
P'reaux's Cajun Mudbugs
09.2022 - 12.2023
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Prepared food items according to recipe to drive quality and consistency.
- Handled high-pressure situations with grace, keeping up with fast-paced demand during peak hours while maintaining focus on accurate food preparation.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and improve overall efficiency in the kitchen.
- Adhered to strict recipe guidelines, delivering consistent flavor profiles across all dishes served.
- Checked temperature of foods to guarantee doneness and prevent food-borne illnesses.
- Contributed to positive workplace environment by fostering strong relationships with co-workers and supporting team efforts toward shared goals.
- Prepared meals with special accommodations for those with allergies.
- Understood cooking techniques and fundamentals to maximize safe food handling.
- Consistently maintained personal hygiene standards as well as the cleanliness of workstations, utensils, and equipment.
- Increased order accuracy by effectively communicating with front-of-house staff regarding customer preferences or dietary restrictions.
- Delivered instructions clearly and respectfully to avoid errors due to miscommunication.
- Worked in fast-paced environment with sense of urgency to serve guests quickly.
- Assisted management in tracking inventory levels, placing orders for necessary supplies as needed.
- Operated and maintained grills, fryers and other cooking equipment.
- Checked freshness and quality of ingredients.
- Restocked stations and supplies during slower periods between rushes.
- Adhered to strict food safety regulations and hygiene standards.
- Worked closely with other kitchen staff to facilitate timely completion of orders.
- Performed daily food preparation tasks by chopping, slicing and dicing various food and ingredients.
- Monitored food temperatures for proper cooking and safe consumption.
- Prepared meals according to customer specifications.
- Followed recipes and cooking techniques for consistent results.
- Developed deep understanding of menu items and ingredients.
Boat Builder
Lil Shinky's Custom Boats (Self)
04.2015 - 08.2022
- Ensured timely delivery of high-quality boats by diligently tracking progress against project timelines and adjusting workflows as needed.
- Maintained clean, organized workspace for safe operation during daily tasks.
- Ensured boats met safety regulations by diligently following industry standards throughout the building process.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction through meticulous attention to detail in boat design, assembly, and finishing work.
- Addressed client concerns and provided timely resolutions, resulting in repeat business and positive word-of-mouth referrals.
- Performed thorough quality checks on completed boats to ensure adherence to company standards and client expectations.
- Developed innovative solutions to complex boat-building challenges, fostering an environment of continuous improvement.
- Used welding equipment to fabricate, cut and bend metal components to be installed in ship.
Education
Technical Certificate - Culinary Arts
Holmes Community College
Ridgeland, MS05.2023
No Degree - Welding
Holmes Community College
Goodman, MS11.2014
High School Diploma -
Benton Academy
Benton, MS05.2013
Skills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Knife Skills
- Cooking techniques
- Food quality
- Meal Preparation
- Effective Communications
- Food Handler Certification
- Quality Control
- Team Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Food Safety
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Safe Food Handling
- Seafood Preparation
- Sanitation Practices
Certification
Serv Safe Certification
Grade A Certification from the Mississippi Dept. of Health for food truck.
Timeline
Chef
Self-employeed
03.2024 - Current
Short Order Cook
P'reaux's Cajun Mudbugs
09.2022 - 12.2023
Boat Builder
Lil Shinky's Custom Boats (Self)
04.2015 - 08.2022
Technical Certificate - Culinary Arts
Holmes Community College
No Degree - Welding
Holmes Community College
High School Diploma -
Benton Academy
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