Melvin Yohanns Starks
Lexington,Kentucky
Summary
High-performing Chef offering 30 years of restaurant experience. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Talent for building streamlined, cohesive teams. Forward-thinking professional offering more than 30 years of experience working in fast-paced kitchens. Skilled at staying focused and productive in high-stress situations and maintaining calmness in busy times.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Support Chef
Back Alli's Catering
04.2016 - Current
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs.
- Oversaw grill, stove and oven and cleaned equipment after every shift.
Support Worker
Levy Food Service
07.2015 - Current
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- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
Support Chef
Levy Food Service
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs.
Support Chef
Centerplate, A Sodexo
05.2015 - 05.2018
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs.
- Oversaw grill, stove and oven and cleaned equipment after every shift.
Education
No Degree - Electrical Engineering
DeVry University
Atlanta, GA01.1996
High School Diploma -
Westside High School
Anderson, SC05.1992
Skills
- Quality Assessments
- Current in Culinary Trends
- Staff Supervision and Coordination
- Coordinating Kitchen Staff
- Standards Compliance
- Quality Control and Oversight
Accomplishments
Boston Symphony Orchestra 2006-2008.
Masters Golf Augusta G.A. 2001-Present.
Atlanta Symphony Ball 1997
Al Gore Vice President Dinner 1997
Toni Braxton Wedding 1997
Timeline
Support Chef
Levy Food Service
09.2022 - 12.2022
Support Chef
Back Alli's Catering
04.2016 - Current
Support Worker
Levy Food Service
07.2015 - Current
Support Chef
Centerplate, A Sodexo
05.2015 - 05.2018
No Degree - Electrical Engineering
DeVry University
High School Diploma -
Westside High School
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