Kevin Dugbley
Atlantic City,NJ
Summary
Young culinary professional with experience in a high-volume, fast paced kitchen, seeking to be part of a team where I can further develop my culinary skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Line Cook
Caesars Entertainment
Atlantic City, New Jersey
01.2025 - Current
- Superfrico Italian-American Restaurant and Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill Line Cook
- Introduced new menu specials
- Professionally trained on all stations in Superfrico Atlantic City
- Trained new employees
- Managed inventory
- Worked on the hot line in two very fast-paced kitchens
- Prepared ingredients by chopping, measuring, and mixing for daily meal service.
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen equipment and work areas during food preparation.
- Assisted chefs in plating dishes according to restaurant presentation standards.
- Operated kitchen appliances like ovens and grills for cooking various menu items.
- Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
- Regularly prepped,, cooked and executed meals for banquets and balls.
Cook
Avalon Yacht Club
Avalon, NJ
03.2022 - Current
- Prepped and cooked a variety of dishes for events and banquets.
- Prepared weekly menus for dessert and appetizers.
- Received and properly stored food items.
- Prepared and run garde manger and appetizer station (Dinner service).
- Prepped and desserts and baked goods for service.
- Acquired grill and sauté training.
- Planned all menus with Executive Chef.
- Assisted Banquet chef with prep and execution of Weddings and club events in accordance with BEOS.
- Served at buffet tables, interacted with customers.
- Maintained responsibility of keeping a clean and sanitized kitchen at all times.
Overnight Cook
Dennys Corp
Northfield, New Jersey
01.2025 - 08.2025
- Single-handedly worked the line most nights.
- Prepared meals according to Denny's recipes and standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in kitchen areas.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
- Assisted in stocking of food supplies for morning shift cooks
- Performed some front of house duties.
Kitchen Cook Associate
Chartwells Compass Group
Galloway, New Jersey
08.2024 - 01.2025
- Prepared ingredients for meals following safety and hygiene standards.
- Assisted chefs in cooking and plating dishes according to menu specifications.
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen equipment and workstations throughout shifts.
- Pizza Cook at Piccola’s Pizza(Stockton University)
- Cooked daily entree specials sold to students.
Prep Cook
Stir It Up Catering
Egg Harbor Twp, NJ
- Prepped food items for large parties and service.
- Supported team members in assembling catering trays for various events efficiently.
- Prepared ingredients for meals, such as chopping vegetables and mixing sauces.
- Received deliveries from vendors, ensuring that all products were fresh and stored properly.
Education
AAS - CULINARY ARTS
ACADEMY OF CULINARY ARTS
MAYS LANDINGSkills
- Food preparation
- High volume food service
- Knife safety
- Health and sanitation management
- Verbal communication
Affiliations
American Culinary Federation, South Jersey Chapter
Certification
ServSafe Manager Certification
References
- Chef Linda Wohlman, Culinary Instructor, ACCC, +1(609)343-5326, iwohlman@atlantic.edu
- Chef Peter Mark, Banquet Chef, Avalon Yacht Club, petermark@avalonyachtclub.com
Hobbies and Interests
- Food preparation
- Baking & Pastry
- Italian Cuisine
Languages
English
Honor Awards
Student Honoree, ACF 2024 CHEFS' BALL, Renault Winery, EHC
Timeline
Lead Line Cook
Caesars Entertainment
01.2025 - Current
Overnight Cook
Dennys Corp
01.2025 - 08.2025
Kitchen Cook Associate
Chartwells Compass Group
08.2024 - 01.2025
Cook
Avalon Yacht Club
03.2022 - Current
Prep Cook
Stir It Up Catering
AAS - CULINARY ARTS
ACADEMY OF CULINARY ARTS