LaShawn Hulett
Washington,District Of Columbia
Summary
Talented Cook with excellent experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Clear communicator with team-oriented focus and advanced skills to effectively work with cashiers and kitchen staff to review and prepare orders. Qualified and hardworking with up-to-date food handling permit. Hardworking and enthusiastic Cook trained in every facet of successful work. Stays on top of current and expected demands, quickly realigning tasks to handle needs. Dedicated to first-rate communication and team success.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Chef/Cook
Department Of Defense - Navy
Bethesda, MD
04.2022 - Current
- Prepared 4 to 5 meals 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.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
- Transitioned between breakfast and lunch service.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Ordered and received products and supplies to stock kitchen areas.
- Sits on hiring panel for new kitchen staff.
Chef
Harris Teeter Grocery Store
Washington, DC
09.2019 - 05.2020
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
- Prepared 20 or more meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs.
- Oversaw grill, stove and oven and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Verified compliance in preparation of menu items and customer special requests.
- Collaborated with other personnel to produce and modify menus and selections.
- Developed recipes and menus by applying understanding of market demand and culinary trends,
- Obtained fresh, local ingredients to lower grocery costs.
- Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
- Modernized processes for kitchen staff to reduce guest wait times and boost daily output.
Cook
Virginia Hospital Center
Arlington, VA
09.2018 - 05.2019
- Prepared 50 or more 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.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Transitioned between breakfast and lunch service.
- Assisted chef with planning easy but elegant appetizers to spark customer interest.
- Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Advanced Culinary
Stratford University
Falls Church, VA05.2019
Skills
- Sous Vide Technique
- Cooking and Baking
- Institutional and Batch Cooking
- Purchasing and receiving
- Sandwich Preparation
- Pizza Making
- Food Allergies
- Dietary Restrictions
- Flat Top Grills
- Food Handlers Certification
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 6 staff members.
Timeline
Chef/Cook
Department Of Defense - Navy
04.2022 - Current
Chef
Harris Teeter Grocery Store
09.2019 - 05.2020
Cook
Virginia Hospital Center
09.2018 - 05.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Advanced Culinary
Stratford University
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