MARCELIS THOMAS
Miami Gardens,FL
Summary
"Where quality is a lifestyle"
Team motivator successfully maintained staff focus, efficiency and productivity in high volume operations. Experienced with a wide variety of cuisines ,sourcing ingredients and driven to give guest high quality foods .
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
EL Camino
Fort Lauderdale, FL
07.2022 - Current
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening to maximize productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
Broiler /Lead Line Cook
Ruth Chris Steakhouse
Aventura , FL
11.2021 - 06.2022
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
- Upheld optimal staff and customer protections by monitoring food handling, cleaning and sanitation protocols.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Collaborated with servers to collect information about specific customer desires and dietary needs.
Lead Line Cook
Nikki Beach Hotels & Resorts
Miami Beach, FL
12.2020 - 12.2021
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Handled portion control activities according to specified instructions provided by chef.
- Used various types of knives, hand tools and utensils to fillet fish in preparation for sushi.
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
Sous Chef
Bar Rita
Ft.Lauderdale, FL
10.2018 - 06.2020
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Collaborated with vendors and suppliers to obtain quality recipe ingredients while adhering to company budgets.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action and performance reviews.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Forecasted supply needs and estimated costs.
Sous Chef
Our Humble Abode
Miramar, FL
07.2017 - 10.2018
- Developed and remained accountable for safety, quality, consistency and adherence to standards.
- Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
- Assisted head chef in preparing and serving food.
- Rotated through all prep stations to learn different techniques.
- Monitored recipe portioning to control food costs.
Lead Busser /Line Cook
Cracker Barrel
Pembroke Pines, FL
06.2016 - 10.2018
- Worked quickly, communicated with other staff and always looked for better ways of completing tasks to improve productivity and keep tables ready for incoming guests.
- Resolved and escalated customer issues quickly to uphold strong customer relations standards.
- Restocked food items throughout shift to provide head chef with proper ingredients for dishes.
- Operated fryer and cooked meats on grill.
Education
NIOBRARA HIGHSCHOOL
2016
Skills
- Team Coordination
- Food Preparing, Plating and Presentation
- Effective Line Management
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Quality Control and Oversight
- Labor and Food Cost Control
- Staff Recruiting and Hiring
- Results Oriented Attitude
Timeline
Line Cook
EL Camino
07.2022 - Current
Broiler /Lead Line Cook
Ruth Chris Steakhouse
11.2021 - 06.2022
Lead Line Cook
Nikki Beach Hotels & Resorts
12.2020 - 12.2021
Sous Chef
Bar Rita
10.2018 - 06.2020
Sous Chef
Our Humble Abode
07.2017 - 10.2018
Lead Busser /Line Cook
Cracker Barrel
06.2016 - 10.2018
NIOBRARA HIGHSCHOOL