Nellie Desir
Lebanon,PA
Summary
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Skilled food preparation team member experienced in readying cold and hot foods, sides and beverages. Reliable in keeping surfaces clean and sanitized for infection control. Always ready to help team members and customers.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook's Assistant
Metz Culinary Mangement/ Lebanon Valey College
Annville, PA
09.2023 - Current
- Assisted in prepping ingredients for meals by washing, peeling, and cutting vegetables.
- Used manual or electric appliances to clean, peel, slice and trim food.
- Kept records of the quantities of food used.
- Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.
- Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
- Restocked cupboards, refrigerators and service stations with new food items or supplies.
- Weighed, measured, and mixed ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment.
- Kept detailed records of food and supply inventory, ordering more or alerting chefs of deficiencies.
- Ensured that kitchen was kept clean at all times by sweeping floors, washing surfaces.
- Contributed to menu creation through development of new or seasonal product ideas and recipes.
- Helped management stay on top of supply needs by sharing information about low or spoiled inventory.
- Assisted head chef by chopping and preparing cooking ingredients.
- Checked the quality of raw materials prior to use in order to ensure freshness of products used.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Delivered products to customer locations on time.
Chef Assistant
Ecole Hoteliere d'Haiti
Port-au-Prince, Haiti
10.2018 - 04.2023
- Purchased and stored ingredients and food supplies, keeping enough goods on hand to meet daily demands.
- Documented daily production sheets for each dish prepared.
- Cleaned and organized kitchen equipment, appliances, and utensils.
- Stored food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.
- Assembled trays for catering events according to customer specifications.
- Prepared salads and meats according to recipes, chopping, and storing items for later use.
- Placed food trays over warmers for immediate service or stored in refrigerated storage cabinets.
- Rotated stock on shelves to maintain product freshness.
- Displayed a positive attitude while working under pressure in a busy environment.
- Prepared meats, vegetables or desserts according to orders or instructions.
- Communicated with wait staff regarding special orders or dietary restrictions.
- Assisted head chef in developing new menus and planning seasonal recipes.
- Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed during meal prep.
- Stocked food items and supplies as needed.
- Maintained cleanliness of work areas throughout shift.
- Sliced fruit and vegetables for various menu items and stored for later use in crisper.
- Prepared salads, sandwiches, appetizers, and other menu items as instructed by Chef.
- Cleaned and sanitized utensils, dishes or silverware.
- Assisted Chef in preparing ingredients for various dishes.
Education
Professional Certificate( Brevet Professionnel - Culinary Arts
Ecole Hoteliere D'Haiti
Haiti06-2013
High School Diploma -
Lycee Jean-Jacques Dessalines
Haiti07-2008
Skills
- Seafood Preparation
- Sauce and Soup Cooking
- Vegetable and Fruit Preparation
- Kitchen Staff Support
- Food Portioning and Packaging
- Tray Assembly
- Team Contribution
- Workplace Safety
- Coffee and Tea Preparation
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Food Preparation
- Meat Cutting
- Dessert Preparation
Languages
French
Native/ Bilingual
Haitian Creole
Native/ Bilingual
English
Limited
Timeline
Cook's Assistant
Metz Culinary Mangement/ Lebanon Valey College
09.2023 - Current
Chef Assistant
Ecole Hoteliere d'Haiti
10.2018 - 04.2023
Professional Certificate( Brevet Professionnel - Culinary Arts
Ecole Hoteliere D'Haiti
High School Diploma -
Lycee Jean-Jacques Dessalines
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