Khadijah Dalziel
Ruskin,FL
Summary
High-performing individual with solid background in culinary arts. Skilled in creating innovative and delicious dishes while managing kitchen staff and inventory. Efficient and committed to keeping high standards of food safety, quality and sanitation.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Chef
Psomi
11.2021 - Current
- Created tasty dishes using popular recipes, delighting patrons and generating return business.
- Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for restaurant.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Managed kitchen staff for efficient food production, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality dishes.
Executive Sous Chef
Zamora hotel
11.2018 - 11.2021
- Tracked kitchen's inventory and ordered new food and supplies when needed.
- Managed 20+ kitchen employees, including bussers, dishwashers and waitstaff.
- Monitored quality, presentation and quantities of plated food across line.
- Developed innovative recipes to suit complicated dietary requirements for customers.
- Suggested and prepared promotional dishes according to ingredient availability and customer preferences.
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
Line Cook
Bern's Steakhouse
08.2017 - 11.2019
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products.
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Improved employee performance by providing constructive suggestions and encouragement.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Culinary Arts Management
Art Institute
Tampa, FL2022
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Keiser University
Sarasota, FL2016
Skills
- Detail Oriented
- Cost Control
- Menu development
- Strong Work Ethic
- Food Safety
- ServSafe Certification
- Team Leadership
- Restaurant Operations
Accomplishments
Lead a Michelin Bib awarded kitchen for the last 3 years.
Certification
- Certified Servsafe, Management -
- Previous restaurant I managed received a Michelin bib award.
Affiliations
- ACF- American Culinary Federation
Timeline
Executive Chef
Psomi
11.2021 - Current
Executive Sous Chef
Zamora hotel
11.2018 - 11.2021
Line Cook
Bern's Steakhouse
08.2017 - 11.2019
Bachelor of Science - Culinary Arts Management
Art Institute
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Keiser University
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