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MATTHEW COTLER

Homestead,FL

Summary

Motivated Sous Chef polished in keeping kitchen staff on task and handling high-volume work. Knowledgeable about sourcing ingredients, maintaining budgets and maximizing guest experience. Works with management to analyze food costs and forecast business trends to meet company goals. Committed, with a history of meeting company needs and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Line Cook

Earls Kitchen + Bar
Orlando, FL
08.2017 - 08.2018
  • Assisted in the preparation of menu items such as steaks, burgers, and sandwiches
  • Managed closing duties, including restocking items and proper cleaning of all equipment
  • Delivered soiled dishes and pots and pans to the washing areas and assisted in cleaning and drying them
  • Operated fryers and grills according to instructions, poured oil in them and placed items in them for frying and grilling purposes.

Lifeguard

Discovery Cove way
Orlando, FL
03.2017 - 08.2018
  • Routinely completed safety update training and ensured all patrons followed safety rules
  • Kept watch over swimmers to ensure fast response when distress situations arose
  • Consistently complied with pool regulations and policies while encouraging staff to adhere to guidelines.

Dinner Sous

Earls Kitchen + Bar
Miami, FL
06.2022 - Current
  • Directed kitchen staff in day-to-day operations including food production, sanitation, safety practices, and personnel management.
  • Supervised kitchen food preparation in demanding, high-volume environments.
  • Monitored food products, driving quality, freshness and integrity.
  • Conducted frequent line checks to keep food at proper temperatures in holding zones.
  • Implemented strategies to reduce waste and increase efficiency throughout the kitchen.
  • Oversaw kitchen employee scheduling to meet coverage needs and avoid wasted labor.
  • Assisted with interviewing, hiring and training kitchen personnel.
  • Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.

Lunch + Prep Sous

Earls Kitchen + Bar
Orlando, FL
03.2020 - 06.2022
  • Ensured food preparation and presentation met high standards of quality and sanitation.
  • Trained new hires in proper cooking techniques and recipes.
  • Coordinated ordering, receiving, storage, and distribution of food items.
  • Monitored inventory levels to ensure adequate supplies on hand.
  • Conducted frequent line checks to keep food at proper temperatures in holding zones.
  • Enforced portion control guidelines to minimize costs associated with overproduction.
  • Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
  • Assisted restaurant in meeting financial targets by achieving food quality objectives.

Sous Chef/Prep Cook

Earls Restaurants
Orlando, FL
08.2019 - 03.2020
  • Counted inventory and placed necessary orders with various vendors and companies
  • Received all orders and verified quality product as well as putting everything away properly
  • Ran multiple prep stations (i.e
  • Proteins, sauces, bakery)
  • Successfully ran the kitchen team throughout day business to hit proper metrics
  • Worked with my team of sous chefs to make improvements throughout the kitchen.

Cook/Prep

Graffiti
Orlando, FL
10.2018 - 05.2019
  • I worked as a prep cook and line cook at Graffiti Junktion
  • I come in, complete any prep for the day including punching and blanching fries, making homemade sauces and cooking off chicken wings
  • I then operate the kitchen, cooking all orders that come in
  • I also close the kitchen 1-3 nights a week and know how to properly shut down all areas and equipment.

Education

High School Diploma -

Coral Springs High School
06-2015

Skills

  • Team-Oriented
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Excellent Communication
  • Multitasking
  • Highly motivated
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Problem-Solving Abilities

Personal Information

Title: Sous Chef

Certification

  • Food Managers Certification (exp. 2027)

Timeline

Dinner Sous

Earls Kitchen + Bar
06.2022 - Current

Lunch + Prep Sous

Earls Kitchen + Bar
03.2020 - 06.2022

Sous Chef/Prep Cook

Earls Restaurants
08.2019 - 03.2020

Cook/Prep

Graffiti
10.2018 - 05.2019

Line Cook

Earls Kitchen + Bar
08.2017 - 08.2018

Lifeguard

Discovery Cove way
03.2017 - 08.2018

High School Diploma -

Coral Springs High School

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