Kito Muhammad
Chef
Houston,TX
Summary
Dependable Cook with expertise preparing foods in fast-paced settings. Team-minded professional knowledgeable in food safety, attractive presentation and stock management. Efficient multitasker with talents in recipe management and development. Diligent Cook possessing excellent cooking skills and strong knowledge of food safety. Proficient in maintaining well-stocked, organized and clean kitchen areas to maximize productivity. Dedicated team player with punctual nature and open communication style dedicated to working hard. Creative cook with extensive experience in high-volume restaurant environments. Outstanding management skills with strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices. Efficient and committed to delivering excellent customer service. Meticulous individual skilled in different cooking techniques with good understanding of food safety standards. Flexible with stamina to work in fast-paced environment. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Flexible Cook willing to work weekends, holidays and evenings. Comfortable working in fast-paced environments in team setting. Background in maintaining kitchen sanitation, preparing basic components of dishes and working within team of cooks. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Cook
SYSCO Food Services
2023.02 - Current
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
Executive Chef
Vestals Catering
2022.12 - 2023.02
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action and performance reviews.
- Controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation and safety processes.
- Estimated food consumption and requisitioned food, selected and developed recipes, standardized production recipes for consistent quality and established presentation technique.
- Generated employee work assignments.
Chef Assistant
La Cantera Resort & Spa
2022.07 - 2022.11
- Managed food preparation activities, such as cutting ingredients to size and preparing sauces and garnishes.
- Maintained cleanliness and order of kitchen prep areas and appliances as well as convenient organization of ingredients.
- Floated throughout kitchen to assist in meal preparation and plating, effectively anticipating chef and waiting staff's needs.
- Assisted in menu preparation, making suggestions and researching recipes compatible with existing menu items.
Kitchen Manager
Jewish Community Center Of Greater Denver
2022.05 - 2022.08
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling and surface cleaning.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
Chef's Assistant
San Antonio Food Bank
2020.03 - 2021.07
- Maintained composure and work quality while under stress.
- Sanitized pots, pans, utensils, kitchen appliances and equipment using company-approved cleaning supplies.
- Maintained high personal grooming standards and uniform presentation.
- Washed, peeled and cut various foods such as fruits and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
Lead Line Cook
Levy Restaurants
2018.08 - 2020.02
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Upheld optimal staff and customer protections by monitoring food handling, cleaning and sanitation protocols.
- Unloaded food supplies from distributor trucks to efficiently organize inventory.
Education
Culinary Arts, A.A.S - Hospitality
Houston Community College Culinary
Houston, TX05.2019
Skills
- Team Coordination
- Menu Planning
- Cleaning and Organization
- Contamination Control
- Sauce Preparation
- Food Preparation
- Kitchen Sanitization
- Time Management
- Cutting Meat
- Order Supplies
- Team Oriented
- Train Employees
- Recipe Creation
- Cutting Techniques
- Ingredients Measuring
- Food Spoilage Prevention
- Knife Skills
- Equipment Cleaning and Maintenance
- Attention to Detail
- Active Listening
- Food Storage Procedures
- Quality Control
- Portion Management
- Fish and Seafood Preparation
- Stock Rotation
- Ordering and Stocking
- Quality Assurance and Control
- Effective Prioritization
- Leadership and Decision-Making
- Kitchen Station Setup
- Microsoft Office
- Cooking Method Accuracy
- Sauces Mixing
- Workload Management
- Food Allergen Safety
- Customer Service
- Professional Attitude
- Head Chef Collaboration
- Exotic Ingredients
- Desserts and Confections
- Back of House Operations
- Reliable and Trustworthy
- Crew Training
- Grill Operation
- Institutional and Batch Cooking
Affiliations
- Toastmasters
Certification
- ServSafe
- Butcher - Since 2019
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Line Cook
SYSCO Food Services
2023.02 - Current
Executive Chef
Vestals Catering
2022.12 - 2023.02
Chef Assistant
La Cantera Resort & Spa
2022.07 - 2022.11
Kitchen Manager
Jewish Community Center Of Greater Denver
2022.05 - 2022.08
Chef's Assistant
San Antonio Food Bank
2020.03 - 2021.07
Lead Line Cook
Levy Restaurants
2018.08 - 2020.02
Culinary Arts, A.A.S - Hospitality
Houston Community College Culinary
- ServSafe
- Butcher - Since 2019