Marcus Rogers
Houston,TX
Summary
Dedicated Culinary Professional with extensive experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Expertise in food preparation, kitchen organization, and sanitation practices, ensuring high food quality and safety standards. Proficient in various cooking techniques and recipe development, with strong skills in multitasking and team collaboration.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Frenchy's Chicken
09.2023 - Current
- Ensured high culinary standards by preparing menu items per established recipes.
- Maintained kitchen safety by organizing workspace and adhering to cleanliness regulations.
- Streamlined food preparation processes, enhancing team efficiency and service speed.
- Trained new cooks on food prep techniques to boost team performance and quality.
- Conducted quality checks on food items, ensuring consistency and adherence to standards.
- Prevented cross-contamination to ensure safety for food allergy-sensitive customers.
Chief Assistant
COOKING WITH A TWIST and Cooking With A Twist Logo Are
01.2021 - 11.2022
- Coordinated executive schedules and managed calendar conflicts to optimize time management.
- Developed and maintained filing systems, ensuring easy access to important documents.
- Assisted in the preparation of reports and presentations, enhancing communication effectiveness.
- Streamlined office processes by implementing new software tools for project management.
Line Cook
Franks Grill
06.2020 - 12.2020
- Achieved high-quality dish preparation by following standardized recipes meticulously.
- Ensured safe and efficient operation of kitchen equipment during food preparation.
- Enhanced inventory management by tracking supplies, reducing waste, and maintaining stock.
- Streamlined peak hour service through effective collaboration with kitchen team members.
- Maintained organized workstations, adhering strictly to health and safety regulations.
- Adapted to new recipes quickly, demonstrating eagerness to learn from colleagues.
Line Cook
Chillis
03.2018 - 09.2018
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by preparing ingredients according to standardized recipes.
- Sustained kitchen cleanliness and organization, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Supported chefs during peak hours, facilitating timely meal delivery to customers.
- Monitored inventory levels, assisting with supply orders to reduce food waste.
- Streamlined workflows by collaborating with kitchen staff for efficient food preparation.
- Trained new team members on safety protocols and proper kitchen procedures.
Cook
Buffalo Wild Wings
11.2014 - 02.2016
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by preparing menu items per established recipes.
- Ensured safety compliance by maintaining clean and organized kitchen stations.
- Facilitated staff training on food preparation techniques and kitchen operations.
- Managed inventory effectively, ensuring timely supply orders for seamless operations.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize food prep during peak hours.
- Monitored cooking temperatures to maintain food safety compliance and quality control.
Education
GED -
St.Marie Catholic
Houston, TX09-2011
Skills
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Food preparation
- Multitasking and organization
- Kitchen organization
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Frying
- Cooking techniques
- Knife skills
- Sanitation
- Supply restocking
- Surface cleaning
- Hospitality and service industry background
- Food presentation
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Sanitation practices
- Grilling
- Contamination prevention
- Food waste reduction
- Performance improvement
- Food plating and presentation
- Portion control
- Food plating
- Food handler certification
- Hospitality service expertise
- Order verification
- Grilling expertise
- Beautiful presentation of food
- Ingredients measuring
- Sauce making
- Plating and presentation
- Allergen awareness
- Culinary creativity
- New hire training
- Nutrition awareness
- Effective planner
- Food spoilage prevention
- Event catering
- Recipes and menu planning
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Cook
Frenchy's Chicken
09.2023 - Current
Chief Assistant
COOKING WITH A TWIST and Cooking With A Twist Logo Are
01.2021 - 11.2022
Line Cook
Franks Grill
06.2020 - 12.2020
Line Cook
Chillis
03.2018 - 09.2018
Cook
Buffalo Wild Wings
11.2014 - 02.2016
GED -
St.Marie Catholic