MARCUS DOWNS
HIALEAH,FL
Summary
Quality-focused and efficient Cook adept at preparing and plating food in high energy, fast-paced kitchens. Sciences and flavor combinations.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
LINE COOK, PIZZA MAKER
FLORIOS RESTAURANT
HOLLYWOOD, FL
01.2013 - Current
- Persistently strove for continual improvement and worked cooperatively as a team member
- Expert in final plate preparation with authentic presentation
- Provided courteous and informative customer service in an open kitchen format
- Systematically tasted and smelled all prepared dishes, and observed color, texture and garnishes
- Implemented and supported Displayed a positive and friendly attitude towards customers and fellow team members
- Mixed, weighed and proofed ingredients in accordance with bakery recipes
- Kitchen staff in producing food for banquets, catered events and member dining areas
- Consistently kept a clean and safe environment by adhering to all federal, state and local sanitation and safety requirements
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of all food products
- Established and maintained open, collaborative relationships with the kitchen team
- Consistently produced exceptional menu items that regularly garnered diners' praise
- Quickly and courteously resolved all guest problems and complaints
- Prepared healthy, enjoyable breakfasts and dinners for diners
- Enforced appropriate work-flow and quality controls for food quality and temperature
- Developed strategies to enhance catering and retail food service revenue and productivity goals
- Provided nutritious, safe, visually appealing, innovative and properly prepared and flavored food
- Set up and performed initial prep work for food items such as soups, sauces and salads
- Prepared for each shift by placing a clean cutting board and utensil bath at workstation.
LINE COOK, SAUTE COOK, FRY COOK, GRILL COOK
T.G.I.F
Port Saint Lucie, FL
03.2009 - 08.2012
- Oversaw all sauté station and duties including training new employess
- Oversaw all pasta and frying stations
- Prepared meals in high volume kitchen
- Oversaw broiler station.
LINE COOK
HURRICANE WINGS
Port Saint Lucie, FL
04.2007 - 03.2009
- Worked every station due to my high degree in culinary skills
- Participated in all preparation of foods.
ASST. MANAGER, HEAD COOK
IHOP RESTAURANT
MIAMI AND HOLLYWOOD, FL
04.2000 - 07.2005
- Provided courteous and informative customer service in an open kitchen format
- Systematically tasted and smelled all prepared dishes, and observed color, texture and garnishes
- Expertly estimated staffing needs and adjusted hourly schedules in accordance with demand patterns, budget and local labor laws
- Collaborated closely with the Food and Beverage Director to conduct staff meetings and resolve service, product and personnel issues
- Effectively managed and assisted kitchen staff in producing food for banquets, catered events and member dining areas
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of all food products
- Established and maintained open, collaborative relationships with the kitchen team
- Consistently produced exceptional menu items that regularly garnered diners' praise
- Provided nutritious, safe, visually appealing, innovative and properly prepared and flavored food
- Set up and performed initial prep work for food items such as soups, sauces and salads
- Consistently tasted, smelled and observed all dishes to ensure they were visually appealing and prepared correctly
- Displayed a positive and friendly attitude towards customers and fellow team members
- Validated weights and pricing with a scale printer machine.
Skills
- Sous vide technique
- Strong butchery skills
- Contemporary sauce work
- ServSafe certified
- Food handlers card
- Focused and disciplined
- High volume production capability
- Well-tuned palette
- Focus on portion and cost control
- Inventory management familiarity
Timeline
LINE COOK, PIZZA MAKER
FLORIOS RESTAURANT
01.2013 - Current
LINE COOK, SAUTE COOK, FRY COOK, GRILL COOK
T.G.I.F
03.2009 - 08.2012
LINE COOK
HURRICANE WINGS
04.2007 - 03.2009
ASST. MANAGER, HEAD COOK
IHOP RESTAURANT
04.2000 - 07.2005