MEZMARK THARKURDEENE
PETERSFIELD,JAMAICA
Summary
To increase my skills and knowledge in any given area while contributing positively to the growth of your company.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Hot Line Cook
MADDENS BROTHERS INC D/B/A MADDENS
Brainerd, MN
04.2024 - Current
- Prepared and cooked food items in accordance with recipes and established standards.
- Maintained a clean, sanitary work area in compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Operated kitchen equipment such as grills, ovens, fryers, stoves, slicers, mixers.
- Stocked and replenished ingredients from storage areas to workstations as needed.
- Followed proper plate presentation techniques and quality standards for all dishes served.
- Checked temperatures of freezers, refrigerators and heating equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Assisted with the training of new cooks or other kitchen staff members when needed.
Line Cook
Opal Grand Resort & Spa
Delray Beach, FL
11.2023 - 04.2024
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
- Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
- Operated various kitchen appliance such as a blender, oven, grill, or stand mixer.
- Ensured freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
- cook steak according to order
Line Cook (Grill)
Madden's On Gull Lake
07.2023 - 10.2023
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
- Operated various kitchen appliance such as a blender, oven, grill, or stand mixer.
- Ensured freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
- Monitored product freshness and rotation dates to maintain quality assurance standards.
- Maintained accurate records of daily production sheets including waste logs.
- Tracked inventory levels of all products used in the kitchen on a daily basis.
- cook steak according to order.
Independent Functions
Self-employeed
02.2022 - 07.2023
- Cuisines: Italian, Jamaican, American
- Created and maintained event budgets, tracked expenses and reconciled accounts.
- Organized and coordinated all aspects of events including logistics, catering, registration, audio and visual needs, transportation arrangements, accommodations and signage.
- Developed timelines for each event to ensure deadlines were met in a timely manner.
Special Event Chef
indian curry and jerk
01.2022 - 07.2023
- Indian curry and jerk
- Developed and implemented innovative menus for special events, ensuring that all dishes were prepared according to health and safety regulations.
- Supervised a team of cooks in the preparation of food items for large-scale events.
- Monitored quality control standards to ensure high-quality presentations.
Senior and Special Events Chef
Firewood Bar and Grill
06.2020 - 07.2023
- Planned menus, ordered supplies and managed kitchen staff.
- Monitored food preparation methods, portion sizes and garnishing of dishes to ensure that food was prepared in accordance with the restaurant's recipes and presentation standards.
- Trained new chefs on proper cooking techniques and menu items.
Cook 2
Grand Palladium Resort and Spa
02.2019 - 03.2019
- cook steaks according tp order
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
Cook 1
AZUL SENSATORI NEGRIL
Negril, Westmoreland, JA
04.2018 - 12.2018
- Line cook, special functions, show cook
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Ordered supplies as needed for the kitchen.
- Checked quality of ingredients before use in order to ensure freshness.
- Ensured that all food was cooked at the correct temperature and stored correctly.
Sales Representative
TILES & HOME DÉCOR
Orange Bay, Hanover, JA
11.2015 - 02.2016
- Stock taking and inventory, customer service, cashier
Multiple Disciplines
BURGER KING
SAVANNA-LA-MAR, WESTMORELAND, JA
02.2012 - 06.2012
- Worked in the kitchen, worked as a cashier, worked in dining area
Cooking
LA LUNA (BEACH SIDE RESTAURANT)
Belmont, Westmoreland, JA
10.2011 - 01.2012
- Coordinating staff activities (example shift), setting menu, stock taking and inventory
Casual Cook
COUPLES SWEPT AWAY
Negril, Westmoreland, JA
06.2011 - 09.2011
- Worked as a trainee for three months, promoted to casual chef after three months
Cook 1
Hedonism II Negril
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Ordered supplies as needed for the kitchen.
Education
Diploma in Commercial Food Preparation - commercial food preparation
PETERSFIELD VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER
03.2019
CXC Level -
Mannings School
06.2009
High school leaving certificate -
Manning’s School
Skills
- Food preparation
- Pressure pot management
- Communication
- Multitasking
- Creative and critical thinking
- Customer service
- Leadership
- Basic electrical and plumbing
- Line Management
- Server Communication
- Portioning
- Food Rotation
- Food Safety
Accomplishments
- awarded trainee of the quarter
Timeline
Hot Line Cook
MADDENS BROTHERS INC D/B/A MADDENS
04.2024 - Current
Line Cook
Opal Grand Resort & Spa
11.2023 - 04.2024
Line Cook (Grill)
Madden's On Gull Lake
07.2023 - 10.2023
Independent Functions
Self-employeed
02.2022 - 07.2023
Special Event Chef
indian curry and jerk
01.2022 - 07.2023
Senior and Special Events Chef
Firewood Bar and Grill
06.2020 - 07.2023
Cook 2
Grand Palladium Resort and Spa
02.2019 - 03.2019
Cook 1
AZUL SENSATORI NEGRIL
04.2018 - 12.2018
Sales Representative
TILES & HOME DÉCOR
11.2015 - 02.2016
Multiple Disciplines
BURGER KING
02.2012 - 06.2012
Cooking
LA LUNA (BEACH SIDE RESTAURANT)
10.2011 - 01.2012
Casual Cook
COUPLES SWEPT AWAY
06.2011 - 09.2011
Cook 1
Hedonism II Negril
Diploma in Commercial Food Preparation - commercial food preparation
PETERSFIELD VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER
CXC Level -
Mannings School
High school leaving certificate -
Manning’s School
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