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Mathieu Catinat

Conroe,TX

Summary

Demi Chef De Partie, adept in vegetable preparation and enhancing kitchen efficiency by implementing waste-reduction techniques. Demonstrated expertise in menu development and food presentation, leading to significant cost savings. Skilled in fostering teamwork and maintaining high hygiene standards, contributing to consistent customer satisfaction.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Demi Chef De Partie

Bagatelle
10.2024 - 10.2024
  • Reduced costs and losses through regular rotation of fresh food items and employment of waste-reduction food prep techniques.
  • Coordinated effectively with service staff on timing of meal plating and delivery to guarantee freshness and adequate food temperature.
  • Supported chef de partie in daily mise-en-place, assigned preparation projects and inventory activities.
  • Monitored stock levels of both ingredients and seasonings, notifying head chef of low levels to support prompt ordering.
  • Set up and broke down kitchen for service.

Line Cook

Chez Gus
09.2024 - 10.2024
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
  • Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
  • Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
  • Prepared and cooked meals according to recipes and customer specifications.
  • Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.

Line Cook

Domaine De L'Orangerie
05.2024 - 07.2024
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
  • Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
  • Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
  • Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.

Product Manager

Peaceful Trinity Farm
04.2021 - 02.2024

Farm Hand

Happy-go-lucky Farm
04.2020 - 03.2021

Chef De Partie

Restaurant Chez Nico
05.2019 - 10.2019
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Prepared items for roasting, sautéing, frying, and baking.
  • Plated meals paying special attention to garnishes and overall presentation.
  • Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
  • Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
  • Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.

Line Cook

Le Cilaos
07.2018 - 10.2018
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
  • Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
  • Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.

Apprentice Chef

Le Coq En Pate
10.2017 - 06.2018

Librarian

Nursing School
12.2013 - 03.2017

Education

Foreign Languages And Literatures

Universite Michel De Montaigne
Bordeaux (33, FR)

Cooking

CFA Lycee Delphine Gay
Bourganeuf (23, FR)
06-2018

High School Diploma -

Lycee Pierre Bourdan
Gueret (23, FR)
07-2010

Skills

  • Vegetable preparation

  • Hygiene standards

  • Menu development

  • Food presentation

  • Cold food preparation

  • Knife skills

  • Cooking methods

  • Stock management

  • Portion control

  • Sauce preparation

  • Plating

Languages

French
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Elementary

Timeline

Demi Chef De Partie

Bagatelle
10.2024 - 10.2024

Line Cook

Chez Gus
09.2024 - 10.2024

Line Cook

Domaine De L'Orangerie
05.2024 - 07.2024

Product Manager

Peaceful Trinity Farm
04.2021 - 02.2024

Farm Hand

Happy-go-lucky Farm
04.2020 - 03.2021

Chef De Partie

Restaurant Chez Nico
05.2019 - 10.2019

Line Cook

Le Cilaos
07.2018 - 10.2018

Apprentice Chef

Le Coq En Pate
10.2017 - 06.2018

Librarian

Nursing School
12.2013 - 03.2017

Foreign Languages And Literatures

Universite Michel De Montaigne

Cooking

CFA Lycee Delphine Gay

High School Diploma -

Lycee Pierre Bourdan
Mathieu Catinat