Paul Cangero
Royal Palm Beach
Summary
High-performing Chef offering 30 plus years of restaurant experience. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Talent for building streamlined, cohesive teams. High-performing individual with solid background in culinary arts. Skilled in creating innovative and delicious dishes while managing kitchen staff and inventory. Efficient and committed to keeping high standards of food safety and sanitation. Organized, dependable and successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chef
Lakeside Medical Center
07.2022 - Current
- Oversee grill, stove, and oven, and cleane equipment after every shift.
- Place orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Handle and store food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Prepare meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Traine kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Inventory food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Maintaine well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Respond to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
- Interact with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
- Utilize proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
- Collaborate with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
Chef
Mobile Catering
01.2014 - Current
- Prepared breakfast, lunch, dinner throughout Florida for bands performing at various venues. Many special requests by the performers were created from scratch and brought to their dressing rooms.
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
- Interacted with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
- Utilized culinary techniques to create visually appealing dishes.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
Kitchen Manager/Chef
Boca Prep International
08.2017 - 07.2022
- Prepared lunch for apx 200 students and teachers including hot/cold lunch, salad bar.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Inspected stock to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Implemented and maintained food safety and sanitation standards to establish safe handling and preparation of food.
Sous Chef
Johnathon Landings
10.2015 - 05.2016
- Prepared meals for employee's lunch and dinner,
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
Sous Chef
Little Club
07.2008 - 03.2015
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Utilized culinary techniques to create visually appealing dishes.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
Head Chef
Ladakins Restaurant
05.1991 - 12.2004
- Created recipes and prepared advanced dishes.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
- Cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment. Prepared banquets and catering for all occasions on and off premises.
Education
Associate Of Applied Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Suffolk County Community College
Selden, NYAssociate of Arts - Occupational Studies
The Culinary Institute of America
Hyde Park, NYSkills
- Contamination Prevention
- Kitchen Staff Management
- Special Requests
- Signature Dish Creation
- Catering Events
- Food Safety Oversight
- Hospitality Management
- Food Stock and Supply Management
Certification
- Certified Job Title, Company Name - Timeframe
Timeline
Chef
Lakeside Medical Center
07.2022 - Current
Kitchen Manager/Chef
Boca Prep International
08.2017 - 07.2022
Sous Chef
Johnathon Landings
10.2015 - 05.2016
Chef
Mobile Catering
01.2014 - Current
Sous Chef
Little Club
07.2008 - 03.2015
Head Chef
Ladakins Restaurant
05.1991 - 12.2004
Associate Of Applied Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Suffolk County Community College
Associate of Arts - Occupational Studies
The Culinary Institute of America
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