KEVIN REYES
Montclair,NJ
Summary
Experienced in fast paced work environments with proper restaurant and mixology training from prestigious schools. Works very well under pressure and focuses hard on the assignment with a positive attitude.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Van Dyk Assisted Living
Hawthorne, NJ
03.2024 - Current
- Followed the menu guidelines as directed by the Dietary Director.
- Ran private events for staff and clients.
- Assisted Director with inventory and ordering.
- Was given creative freedom to raise the bar for residential dining experience.
- Made sure the kitchen was up to par with health code and safety.
Behavioral Health Technician
Legacy Healing Center
Parsippany, NJ
07.2023 - 03.2024
- Transported clients from sober living to clinical building.
- Conducted bag searches for new clients.
- Responsible for client safety.
- Logged drug screenings for the lab and medical staff.
- Made sure clients took proper medication and doses.
Head Chef
Charley Bistro
Harrison, NJ
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Create a staff schedule.
- Managed kitchen staff.
- Handled food costs.
- Prepped and maintained the kitchen.
- Managed inventory.
- Make sure all food is held at the proper temperature during service.
- Expedite dishes during service.
- Handle food prep for private parties.
Kitchen Manager
Sugar Tree Cafe
Nutley, NJ
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Prepped and maintained the kitchen.
- Managed inventory.
- Train new kitchen staff.
- Make sure all food is held at proper temperature during service.
- Expedite dishes during service.
- Handle food prep for private parties.
Kitchen Manager
Troy Hills Center
Parsippany, NJ
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Prepared meals according to patient's diet.
- Checked inventory.
- Served tray line.
- Made sure all health and safety precautions were met.
- Managed dietary aide staff.
Lead Cook/Supervisor
New Grove Manor
East Orange, NJ
04.2021 - 07.2021
- Prepared and served food.
- Supervised dietary aide staff.
- Covered the pot washer.
- Swept, mopped, and detailed the kitchen at the end of the shift.
- Served on the tray line.
Lead Cook
Kessler Institute of Rehabilitation (Food and Nutrition Department)
West Orange, NJ
11.2020 - 05.2021
- Prepared all foods according to patient's diet.
- Record temperature logs.
- Accommodate all patients' meal requests.
- Cleaned and organized all kitchen equipment.
- Support dietary aides, and utilities staff.
- Made sure all cooks were properly prepped for the following day.
- Served on the tray line.
- Made a family meal for co-workers and staff.
- Washed pots and cleaned the kitchen.
Line Cook
Diesel and Duke
Caldwell, NJ
12.2019 - 03.2020
- Prepared food.
- Worked the grill, fryer, and cold station.
- Cleaned and sanitized workspace.
- Assist on inventory list.
- Made sure all food is fresh and temperature is proper.
- Assisted any staff if they were overwhelmed when the restaurant was busy.
Lead Cook/PM Supervisor
Morris Hills Center
Morristown, NJ
06.2019 - 11.2019
- Prepared food for patients according to diets.
- Supervised all dietary aides.
- Organize and clean kitchen and walk-ins.
- Made sure all patients' requests are accommodated.
- Followed all dietary guidelines.
- Record all temperature logs for food and refrigeration.
Lead Cook
Oak Ridge Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Oak Ridge, NJ
06.2019 - 10.2019
- Prepared food for patients according to diets.
- Organize and clean kitchen and walk-ins.
- Made sure all patients' requests are accommodated.
- Followed all dietary guidelines.
- Record all temperature logs for food and refrigeration.
Lead Cook
Ghost Truck Kitchen
Jersey City, NJ
04.2019 - 05.2019
- Led the line brigade.
- Prepped for grand opening.
- Checked inventory.
- Organized inventory for easy accessibility.
- Made sure ingredients were up to par.
Sous Chef
Sam A.M. Cafe
Jersey City, NJ
01.2014 - 07.2017
- Managed kitchen staff.
- Created daily specials.
- Back up floor staff when in very busy.
- Handle orders with companies.
- Make menu and cook for private supper clubs.
Assistant/Fall Intern
Poverty Row Entertainment (Production Company)
New York, NY
09.2013 - 12.2013
- Organized spreadsheets.
- Managed schedules.
- Ran errands around the city.
- Take notes during meetings.
- Kept the office tidy and organized.
Shop Assistant
Tattoos Are Forever
North Arlington, NJ
01.2012 - 04.2013
- Handled cash and credit transactions.
- Cleaned and tidied up the shop.
- Set up tattoo booths, and cleaned up afterwards.
- Set up appointments.
- Comfort nervous clients.
Appetizer Chef/Intern
Terrazzas Fine Dining
Nutley, NJ
05.2012 - 06.2012
- Prepped all ingredients for the appetizer menu.
- Assisted the head chef.
- Made dressings and sauces.
- Helped prep ingredients for other stations.
Dietary Aide
Forest Hill Health Care Center
North Arlington, NJ
05.2009 - 06.2010
- Delivered food to the patients' rooms.
- Made sure their trays matched the diet that their doctor put them on.
- Set up snack trays for nighttime.
- Served food in the dining room during lunch.
- Cleaned dishes and pots.
Education
Bartending Certification - Bartending
Mix Em' Up Bartending School
Verona, NJ01.2013
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
French Culinary Institute
New York City, NY01.2011
High School Diploma -
North Arlington High School
North Arlington, NJ01.2010
Skills
- 10 years kitchen experience
- Fast paced work environments
- Restaurant training
- Mixology training
- Works will in team setting
- Works well under pressure
- Positive attitude
- No ego in the kitchen
- French Culinary Institute alumni
- Willingness to learn
- Skilled sales techniques
- Bartender Certification
Accomplishments
- Created menus for private events.
- Worked under Michelin star Chef Kurt Guttenbrunner.
- Contributed in Best Brunch in North Jersey award for Sam AM Cafe 2 years in a row.
- Excelled in Culinary and Bartending school.
- Consistently generated additional revenue through skilled sales techniques.
- Diverse kitchen environment experience.
References
- Ed Castro, Executive Chef, (formerly)Morris Hills,(currently) New Vista, 973-951-2276
- Chef Francis Samu, Executive Chef, Sam AM Cafe & Oak and Pine, (201) 344-2104
- Joanne Lisa, Director, Mix 'em Up Bartending School, 973-441-6133
- Tony Nico, Administrator, Mix 'em Up Bartending School, 973-857-0200
- Dr. Roseminda Santee, Associate Dean, Trinitas School of Nursing
Timeline
Chef
Van Dyk Assisted Living
03.2024 - Current
Behavioral Health Technician
Legacy Healing Center
07.2023 - 03.2024
Head Chef
Charley Bistro
07.2022 - 06.2023
Kitchen Manager
Sugar Tree Cafe
01.2022 - 07.2022
Kitchen Manager
Troy Hills Center
09.2021 - 01.2022
Lead Cook/Supervisor
New Grove Manor
04.2021 - 07.2021
Lead Cook
Kessler Institute of Rehabilitation (Food and Nutrition Department)
11.2020 - 05.2021
Line Cook
Diesel and Duke
12.2019 - 03.2020
Lead Cook/PM Supervisor
Morris Hills Center
06.2019 - 11.2019
Lead Cook
Oak Ridge Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
06.2019 - 10.2019
Lead Cook
Ghost Truck Kitchen
04.2019 - 05.2019
Sous Chef
Sam A.M. Cafe
01.2014 - 07.2017
Assistant/Fall Intern
Poverty Row Entertainment (Production Company)
09.2013 - 12.2013
Appetizer Chef/Intern
Terrazzas Fine Dining
05.2012 - 06.2012
Shop Assistant
Tattoos Are Forever
01.2012 - 04.2013
Dietary Aide
Forest Hill Health Care Center
05.2009 - 06.2010
Bartending Certification - Bartending
Mix Em' Up Bartending School
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
French Culinary Institute
High School Diploma -
North Arlington High School
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