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Marvin Williams

Chef
San Jose,CA

Summary

I have a passion for cooking that started back when I was a child. I grew up watching my mother and grandmother cook. I stayed in the kitchen watching them and sampling the delicious foods they cooked. This is what inspired me to become a chef. I started working in local restaurants in Kingston Jamaica and briefly held a job as a dishwasher until I was afforded the opportunity to become line cook. After working as a line/production cook for a few years, I decided to go to culinary school to get certified as a chef. After completing the culinary program I was motivated to grow my skillset and explore more cooking creations and ideas, and this got me recruited by popular restaurants in the United States. I started working at a well know Jamaican cuisine in Queens NY where I worked for a few years until I got recruited to another well known Jamaican Restaurant in San Jose, CA where I worked for nearly five years. I am eager to be a part of a great culinary team and very much look forward to working for your company, providing great hospitality and cooking up delicious savory meals that your customers will remember for years to come!

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Chef

Back A Yard
San Jose, CA
04.2018 - 12.2022
  • 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.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
  • Modernized work processes to reduce guest wait times and boost daily output.
  • Aligned seasonal promotions with ingredient availability to maximize profits.
  • Inventoried food, ingredient and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
  • Cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Arranged for kitchen equipment maintenance and repair when needed.
  • Supervised and enhanced work of 10 person team producing more than 350 plates per day.
  • Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
  • Interacted with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
  • Collaborated with other personnel to produce and modify menus and selections.
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas.
  • Verified compliance in preparation of menu items and customer special requests.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
  • Produced innovative menu offerings to promote company awareness and customer satisfaction.
  • Created recipes and prepared advanced dishes.

Head Chef

Jamaican Flavors
Queens, NY
09.2016 - 03.2018
  • 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.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
  • Inventoried food, ingredient and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
  • Cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
  • Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
  • Arranged for kitchen equipment maintenance and repair when needed.
  • Supervised and enhanced work of 8 person team producing more than 300 plates per day.
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas.
  • Verified compliance in preparation of menu items and customer special requests.

Chef

Chungs Catering Services Ltd.
Kingston, Jamiaca
07.2009 - 08.2016
  • Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
  • Oversaw grill, stove and oven and cleaned equipment after every shift.
  • Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit grocery costs.
  • Modernized work processes to reduce guest wait times and boost daily output.
  • Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
  • Interacted with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
  • Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
  • Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs.
  • Developed recipes and menus by applying understanding of market demand and culinary trends,
  • Verified compliance in preparation of menu items and customer special requests.
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Inventoried food, ingredient and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
  • Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
  • Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.

Chef

Nutrition Management Resturant
Kingston, Jamaica
09.2006 - 06.2009
  • Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
  • Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit grocery costs.
  • Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs.
  • Verified compliance in preparation of menu items and customer special requests.
  • Developed recipes and menus by applying understanding of market demand and culinary trends,
  • Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
  • Oversaw grill, stove and oven and cleaned equipment after every shift.

Education

Certified Sous Chef - Restaurant And Culinary Chef

Culinary Institute of Jamaica
22b Old Hope Rd, Kingston, Jamaica
06.2011 - 07.2011

Skills

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Timeline

Head Chef

Back A Yard
04.2018 - 12.2022

Head Chef

Jamaican Flavors
09.2016 - 03.2018

Certified Sous Chef - Restaurant And Culinary Chef

Culinary Institute of Jamaica
06.2011 - 07.2011

Chef

Chungs Catering Services Ltd.
07.2009 - 08.2016

Chef

Nutrition Management Resturant
09.2006 - 06.2009
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