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Mitchell Harrison

The Bronx,NY

Summary

Responsible professional skilled in ingredient preparation, batch cooking and plating. Knowledgeable and precise individual committed to maintaining clean, orderly kitchen and delivering high quality, delicious food.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Line Cook Deli and Grill

Happy deli
The Bronx, New York
12.2022 - 09.2024
  • 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.
  • Ensured freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
  • Organized the storage area to ensure that all necessary items were readily accessible.
  • Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
  • Followed health and safety standards to ensure safe working environment for employees and customers alike.
  • Assisted in prep work such as washing vegetables or butchering meat when needed.
  • Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding orders and menu changes.
  • Ensured that all dishes were prepared according to recipe specifications.
  • Plated dishes according to restaurant presentation standards before delivering them to customers.

Line Cook

pared pro
New York, New York
04.2018 - 10.2022
  • Just like jitjatjo
  • With this temp agency ive work at bouchon bakery at Rockefeller center, and a variety of restaurants in the city
  • Planned, prepared and cooked meals according to restaurant specifications.
  • Ensured proper food safety standards were met at all times.
  • Trained new cooks on recipes, preparation methods, safety procedures and sanitation guidelines.
  • Ordered food supplies as needed to maintain sufficient stock levels.
  • Maintained cleanliness in the kitchen area by adhering to health and safety regulations.
  • Developed menus with chefs, taking into account seasonal ingredients and customer preferences.
  • Monitored cooking temperatures and ensured that dishes were presented properly.

Line Cook

Jitjatjo
New York, NY
12.2017 - 09.2022
  • Line cook .prep cook
  • Event cook
  • Banquet cook
  • Catering cook
  • With this temp agency I've worked in all kinds of places from citifield where the mets play
  • To dinners at the new york historical society with George bush jr
  • Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
  • Cleaned work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, and silverware between tasks.
  • Heated prepared foods in ovens or on grills according to recipes or instructions.
  • Carried out basic cooking duties such as reducing sauces and parboiling food.
  • Measured ingredients required for specific food items being prepared.
  • Monitored quality control of all dishes served to ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Followed health and safety regulations while handling food and beverages.

Commissary Cook

Constellation Culinary Group
Philadelphia, United States
03.2018 - 04.2019
  • Cooking large batches of food to send out to different venues such as World Trade Center, Columbia university, and Carnegie hall
  • Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
  • Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
  • Read and interpreted recipes to determine appropriate cooking times, temperatures, and ingredient measurements.
  • Operated deep fryers, grills, ovens, broilers, or other kitchen equipment to prepare foods.
  • Monitored food while it was cooking to ensure that it did not burn or stick to pans.
  • Tasted cooked dishes for flavor and texture before serving them.
  • Measured ingredients according to recipe specifications and mixed them in the correct order.
  • Cleaned kitchen areas including counters, tables, grills, ovens, stoves, utensils, and equipment.
  • Stored food items properly in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.
  • Prepared multiple menu items simultaneously by coordinating with other cooks as needed.
  • Assisted in training new staff members on proper safety procedures when handling food products.
  • Maintained organized workstations throughout shifts by discarding unused ingredients and cleaning surfaces.
  • Followed all health regulations related to food storage and sanitation standards.
  • Rotated stock items regularly to ensure freshness and minimized waste.
  • Followed specific methods for food preparation and proper portioning.
  • Set up work stations prior to opening to minimize prep time.

Lead Line Cook

barnes and noble kitchen
10.2016 - 04.2018
  • Line cook / prep cook
  • Handle all stations and

Pantry Cook

botanical gardens bronx
New York, BY
05.2016 - 08.2016
  • Pantry cook
  • Perp cook

Lead Line Cook

Schnippers
New York, United States
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining a professional demeanor.

Education

General -

William Cullen Bryant High School
Long Island City, NY, United States
01.2002

Skills

  • Basic Knife Skills
  • Dressing Making
  • Expediting
  • Family Meal Preparation
  • Fish Butchery
  • Fish Cookery
  • Food Preparation
  • Frying
  • Gluten Free Cooking
  • Grilling
  • Kitchen Equipment Maintenance
  • Meat Butchery
  • Meat Cookery
  • Menu Development
  • Pasta Cooking
  • Pasta Dough Making
  • Pizza Cooking
  • Plating and Presentation
  • Portioning
  • Prepping Ingredients
  • Recipe Development
  • Sauce Making
  • Sauteing
  • Smoking
  • Sous Vide
  • Sushi Making
  • Vegan / Vegetarian Cooking
  • Vegetable Cookery
  • Wok Cooking
  • Woodfire Cooking
  • Budgeting
  • Cleaning / Sanitation
  • Food Safety Knowledge
  • Inventory Management
  • Receiving
  • Safety Procedures Knowledge
  • Team Development
  • 100 Covers Per Night
  • 200 Covers Per Night
  • 300 Covers Per Night
  • 300 Covers Per Night
  • 50 Covers Per Night
  • Fine Dining Service
  • Service Procedures
  • Chocolate Work
  • Dough Making
  • Ice Cream / Sorbet Making
  • Pastillage Showpieces
  • Pastry Making
  • Can Lift Up to 50 Lbs
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Beer Knowledge
  • Food and Beverage Pairing

Languages

  • English, Fluent
  • Spanish, Basic

Hobbies and Interests

  • Open my own restaurant
  • Family time
  • Playing chess
  • Educational documentaries
  • Soccer
  • Cooking

Skills

Basic Knife Skills, Dressing Making, Expediting, Family Meal Preparation, Fish Butchery, Fish Cookery, Food Preparation, Frying, Gluten Free Cooking, Grilling, Kitchen Equipment Maintenance, Meat Butchery, Meat Cookery, Menu Development, Pasta Cooking, Pasta Dough Making, Pizza Cooking, Plating and Presentation, Portioning, Prepping Ingredients, Recipe Development, Sauce Making, Sauteing, Smoking, Sous Vide, Sushi Making, Vegan / Vegetarian Cooking, Vegetable Cookery, Wok Cooking, Woodfire Cooking, Budgeting, Cleaning / Sanitation, Costing, Food Safety Knowledge, Inventory Management, Receiving, Safety Procedures Knowledge, Scheduling, Team Development, 100 Covers Per Night, 200 Covers Per Night, 300 Covers Per Night, 300+ Covers Per Night, 50 Covers Per Night, Catering Management Knowledge, Events Management, Fine Dining Service, Service Procedures, Chocolate Work, Dough Making, Ice Cream / Sorbet Making, Pastillage Showpieces, Pastry Making, Can Lift Up to 50 Lbs, Conflict Resolution, Beer Knowledge, Food and Beverage Pairing

Personal Information

Native life long New Yorker with a passion for history and cooking

Timeline

Line Cook Deli and Grill

Happy deli
12.2022 - 09.2024

Line Cook

pared pro
04.2018 - 10.2022

Commissary Cook

Constellation Culinary Group
03.2018 - 04.2019

Line Cook

Jitjatjo
12.2017 - 09.2022

Lead Line Cook

barnes and noble kitchen
10.2016 - 04.2018

Pantry Cook

botanical gardens bronx
05.2016 - 08.2016

Lead Line Cook

Schnippers
01.2015 - 01.2016

General -

William Cullen Bryant High School
Mitchell Harrison