La'Quoia James
Lancaster
Summary
Adept Student Chef from Lancaster High School, excelling in knife skills and team collaboration. Demonstrated ability to enhance kitchen efficiency and uphold food safety, contributing to significant positive guest feedback. Skilled in menu planning and executing cooking techniques, ensuring seamless service during peak hours. Passionate about continuous improvement and culinary excellence. Safety-conscious Trainee Chef eager to learn and ready to take on kitchen tasks of all size and specialty. Well-trained in kitchen hygiene, assisting multiple levels of culinary operations with diverse skillset and willingness to share expertise with others. Fast learner with flexibility in execution of evolving culinary needs at moment's notice.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Chef
Lancaster High School
01.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with team members to consistently provide exceptional service during peak dining hours, resulting in positive guest feedback.
- Cleaned kitchen counters, refrigerators, and freezers.
- Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
- Mastered proper knife skills to efficiently complete vegetable cuts, meat trimming, and filleting tasks.
- Prepared mise en place prior to service hours for seamless execution of menu items during peak times.
- Measured, weighed, and mixed appropriate ingredients according to recipe directions.
- Coordinated checklists to keep kitchen clean, stocked and sanitary.
- Prepared and served various food items in fast-paced environment.
- Planned menus for different events, seasons and customer requests.
- Participated in regular staff meetings for continuous improvement of workflow processes and overall team performance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lancaster High School
Lancaster, TX05.2026
Skills
- Knife Skills
- Cooking techniques
- Baking Fundamentals
- Ingredient Knowledge
- Food presentation
- Pastry Techniques
- Sauce making
- Food safety practices
- Menu Planning
- Roasting Techniques
- Garnishing Techniques
- Salad preparation
Timeline
Student Chef
Lancaster High School
01.2023 - Current
High School Diploma -
Lancaster High School
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