Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Peter Faries

St Louis,MO

Summary

A highly experienced Chef with a passion for creating innovative recipes and menus. Proven track record of monitoring line processes to ensure quality, quantity and presentation consistency. Possesses strong knowledge of market demand and culinary trends to ensure successful menu development.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook

Applebee's Bar and Grill
01.2024 - 05.2024

Line and prep cook stock and put away food orders

Cook

Trainwreck Saloon
06.2023 - 12.2023

line cook

Cook

Hotshots
01.2023 - 05.2023

cook

Line Cook

Pasta House Company
05.2022 - 12.2022
  • Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in using various kitchen equipment safely for efficient food preparation.
  • Improved kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep tasks and effectively organizing workstations.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.

Baker

Schnucks
08.2022 - 11.2022
  • Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to sanitation guidelines and addressing potential hazards promptly.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete tasks and maintain smooth running of bakery.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete large orders for special events, ensuring timely delivery and client satisfaction.
  • Frosted and iced cakes, cupcakes, cookies, doughnuts, sweet rolls, and coffee cakes.

Housekeeping Aide

Oak Park Care Center
07.2022 - 08.2022
  • Enhanced guest satisfaction by maintaining a clean and sanitized environment in all hotel areas.
  • Cleaned floors with sweeping, dusting, damp or wet mopping and disinfecting.
  • Ensured prompt response to special requests from guests or management, fostering positive customer relationships.
  • Removed soiled sheets, washcloths and towels.

Line Cook

TGI Fridays
06.2021 - 10.2021

fryer cook

Line Cook/driver

Panera Bread
08.2020 - 03.2021

work drive through window, and worked the cold line! stocked the dry goods area and made food deliveries

Line Cook

Frisco Barroom
05.2018 - 03.2020
  • Improved kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep tasks and effectively organizing workstations.
  • Maintained consistent portion control, ensuring uniformity in presentation and reducing food waste.

Line Cook/ Ast Kitchen Manager

Post Sports Bar/Grill
01.2009 - 07.2018
  • Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
  • Mastered various cooking techniques, broadening menu offerings and introducing innovative dishes.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
  • Managed inventory and ordered food and supplies to maintain adequate stock.
  • Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
  • Assisted in developing new menu items to reflect restaurant's style and standards.

Education

GED -

Lesterville High School
Lesterville, MO

Skills

  • Food preparation techniques
  • Waste control
  • Portion and cost control
  • Grilling and deep frying skills
  • Dish preparation
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Meal Preparation
  • Customer service oriented
  • Kitchen equipment and tools
  • Cleaning and sanitizing methods
  • Recipes and menu planning
  • Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
  • Food spoilage prevention
  • Problem-Solving
  • New Hire Training

Timeline

Cook

Applebee's Bar and Grill
01.2024 - 05.2024

Cook

Trainwreck Saloon
06.2023 - 12.2023

Cook

Hotshots
01.2023 - 05.2023

Baker

Schnucks
08.2022 - 11.2022

Housekeeping Aide

Oak Park Care Center
07.2022 - 08.2022

Line Cook

Pasta House Company
05.2022 - 12.2022

Line Cook

TGI Fridays
06.2021 - 10.2021

Line Cook/driver

Panera Bread
08.2020 - 03.2021

Line Cook

Frisco Barroom
05.2018 - 03.2020

Line Cook/ Ast Kitchen Manager

Post Sports Bar/Grill
01.2009 - 07.2018

GED -

Lesterville High School
Peter Faries