Nicholas Mezzie
Cheektowaga,NY
Summary
Experienced kitchen staff with over 8 years of experience in the restaurant catering industry. Excellent reputation for resolving problems, being a team player, good communicator and improving customer satisfaction.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Banquet Chef
Pearl Street Grill & Brewery
Buffalo, NY
08.2021 - Current
- Ordered food and supplies used to prepare meals for [Number] people.
- Grilled, roasted, baked and performed other cooking techniques to produce high volume meals.
- Chopped vegetables, butchered meat and prepared sauces in advance to serve guests promptly and efficiently.
- Dated and rotated food containers, safely stored perishables and maintained sanitary work environment to maximize food safety.
- Learned menu items produced by assigned station to achieve proper quantities within designated timeframe.
- Recognized quality standards in vegetables, fish, dairy and meat products and selected and used freshest ingredients to prepare menu items.
- Practiced safe work habits to avoid possible injury to self or other employees.
- Maintained kitchen equipment in optimal working condition and requested repairs when needed.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
Web Kitchen Manager
Pearl Street Grill & Brewery
Buffalo, NY
01.2010 - 08.2016
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling and surface cleaning.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Wiped down counters using sanitizing spray to prevent cross-contamination among food items.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Followed standardized recipes set by Chef for production of breakfast, lunch and dinner meals.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
- Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
- Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
- Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
- Reduced health risks and safety hazards by preparing beverage products consistently while creating cleaning schedules, restocking items and sanitizing equipment to adhere to health department standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Orchard Park High School
Orchard Park, NY06.1999
Skills
- Standardized Recipes
- Food Preparing, Plating and Presentation
- Scheduling Equipment Repairs
- Customer Satisfaction
- Special Events and Catering
- Quality Control and Oversight
- Banquets and Catering
- Recipe Development
- Cleaning and Sanitation
- Critical Thinking
- Kitchen Preparation
- High-Volume Environments
Timeline
Banquet Chef
Pearl Street Grill & Brewery
08.2021 - Current
Web Kitchen Manager
Pearl Street Grill & Brewery
01.2010 - 08.2016
High School Diploma -
Orchard Park High School
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