Louisiana Louis
Sunrise,FL
Summary
Motivated Cooker with 7+ years of experience preparing delicious meals for customers. Polished in following proper food handling methods and maintaining correct temperature of food products. Creative and artistic professional committed to strengthening kitchen team with better collaboration, recipes and cooking techniques. Responsible Cook skilled in ingredient preparation, batch cooking and plating. Brings stamina for lifting heavy items and standing for long periods of time. Knowledgeable and precise individual committed to maintaining clean, orderly kitchen and delivering high-quality, delicious food.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
El Vez
Fort Lauderdale, FL
05.2018 - Current
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
- Complied with all health department regulations regarding proper food handling methods.
- Liaised closely with kitchen and front-of-house personnel.
- Adjusted recipes as needed to accommodate dietary restrictions or allergies.
- Performed as head chef to maintain team productivity and restaurant quality.
- Plated dishes using tasty garnishes and sauces to appeal to and delight patrons.
- Streamlined kitchen processes to shorten wait times and serve additional guests.
- Created tasty dishes using popular recipes, delighting patrons and generating return business.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
- Used proper cleaning supplies and methods to disinfect counters where raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs had been prepared.
- Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
- Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
- Plated food according to restaurant artistic guidelines to promote attractive presentation.
- Created diverse cuisines for full restaurant, special event, catering and tasting menus.
Line Cook
Hard Rock Cafe
Hollywood, FL
08.2015 - 05.2018
- Cleaned cooking and refrigeration equipment to sanitize and prevent food-borne illness.
- Assisted in prep work such as washing vegetables or butchering meat when needed.
- Operated various kitchen appliance such as a blender, oven, grill, or stand mixer.
- Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
- Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding orders and menu changes.
- Portioned food onto plates, added garnishes and sauces and handed off to wait staff for serving.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Washed and peeled ingredients to prepare for different meals and recipes.
- Performed workstation prep prior to shift start.
- Helped other staff members complete job tasks during peak times to keep kitchen running efficiently.
- Adhered to sanitation policies at all times when handling food products.
- Maintained hygienic kitchen with regular mopping, disinfecting workspace and washing utensils and glassware.
Skills
- Food Preparation
- Dish Preparation
- Kitchen Equipment Operation
- Garnishing and Plating
Languages
English
Professional
Creole
Professional
Timeline
Sous Chef
El Vez
05.2018 - Current
Line Cook
Hard Rock Cafe
08.2015 - 05.2018
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