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Precious (Phina) Willis

Henderson,NV

Summary

Talented kitchen leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations. Experienced with Diner Cuisine and Haute cuisine, sourcing ingredients, maintaining ticket times and boosting restaurant profiles. Conversational English skills.

I have also been blessed to have the opportunity to work with Season 19 Hell's Kitchen runner up, Chef Mary Lou. Serving an event hosted by Allegiant stadium with people like Mike Tyson, PINK, T.I. and Ellen DeGerens. After proving my work ethic and ability, I was then offered another opportunity to work with chef Jordan Savell and sous chef Antonio serving the Raiders Football team and celebrities like lil wayne, David Dobrik and Tom Hanks attending.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chef

Levvy
07.2023 - Current
  • Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
  • Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
  • Participated in food tastings and taste tests.
  • Developed new recipes and flavor combinations to enhance customer dining experience.
  • Utilized culinary techniques to create visually appealing dishes.
  • Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance, and cleanliness of production and service areas.
  • Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
  • Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
  • Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
  • Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
  • Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
  • Modernized work processes to reduce guest wait times and boost daily output.
  • Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
  • Assisted with menu development and planning.
  • Evaluated food products to verify freshness and quality.
  • Set up and broke down kitchen for service.

Cook

Dennys
06.2022 - 07.2023
  • Prioritized and re-prioritized kitchen tasks based on fluctuating demands.
  • Adjusted recipes based on ingredient availability or customer request.
  • Measured, weighed and mixed appropriate ingredients according to recipe directions.
  • Worked closely with kitchen team to meet high demand with delicious, on-recipe foods.
  • Coordinated checklists to keep kitchen clean, stocked and sanitary.
  • Prepared and served various food items in fast-paced environment.
  • Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
  • Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
  • Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
  • Followed strict standards for food handling and safety, minimizing risks to customers.
  • Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
  • Tasted, smelled, and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
  • Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
  • Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.

Supervisor

Honey Salt
09.2020 - 06.2022
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Handled customer complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
  • Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
  • Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
  • Achieved results by working with staff to meet established targets.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
  • Maintained a highly commutative team to avoid any miscommunications or employees unaware of what their job assignment was
  • Observed packing operations to verify conformance to specifications.
  • Maintaining the correct total of amount of meals prepared for delivery
  • Developed and updated tracking spreadsheets for process monitoring and reporting.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to deliver timely and cost-effective supply of services and materials.
  • Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
  • Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
  • Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
  • Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
  • Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
  • Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
  • Enforced rules and regulations outlined in company manual to set forth expectations comprehensibly and consistently.

Baker

Pastry Palace
04.2018 - 09.2020
  • Produced consistently high-quality baked goods for customers.
  • Operated and maintained bakery equipment, including ovens and mixers.
  • Complied with health and safety codes to protect staff and customers.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete tasks and maintain smooth running of bakery.
  • Packaged and labeled baked goods with accurate descriptions and ingredients.
  • Processed customer orders and payment transactions.
  • Trained new employees on bakery methods and procedures.
  • Prepared frostings and other toppings for cakes and pastries.
  • Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
  • Managed display cases to verify freshness and attractiveness of products.
  • Replenished bakery items in display cases.
  • Replenished and rotated food items, following correct food cooling and storage procedures.
  • Decorated cakes, cupcakes and other pastries according to customer requests.
  • Mixed icing and other toppings by reading recipes, scaling, and measuring ingredients and operating mixer.
  • Packaged finished products for sale.
  • Prepared all pastry items in accordance with standards of quality, quantity control, taste, and presentation.
  • Operated ovens and bakery equipment to prepare products according to recipes.
  • Baked consistent quality items by accurately mixing, dividing, shaping, and proofing.
  • Followed food safety standards when handling ingredients.
  • Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment and oven.
  • Assisted in planning and running promotional events and campaigns.
  • Coordinated food deliveries to guarantee timely arrival of supplies.
  • Developed recipes for new products and improved existing recipes.
  • Operated cash registers and processed payments accurately.
  • Resolved customer concerns with positive approach and constructive strategies.
  • Created appealing displays to showcase products in bakery.
  • Frosted and iced cakes, cupcakes, cookies, doughnuts, sweet rolls, and coffee cakes.
  • Managed customer service operations, including taking orders and resolving complaints.

Education

High School Diploma -

Green Valley High School
Henderson, NV
04.2021

Skills

  • Meal Preparation
  • Menu Development
  • Workflow Optimization
  • Staff Coordination
  • Pantry Restocking
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Food Safety and Sanitation
  • Hospitality Service Expertise
  • Kitchen Operations
  • New Hire Training
  • Sanitation Guidelines
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Food Quality
  • Banquets and Catering
  • Effective Communications
  • Communication
  • Organization and Team Management
  • Computer Proficiency
  • Accuracy and Compliance
  • Cuisine Expertise
  • Food Presentation
  • Food Handling
  • Customer Service
  • Plating and Presentation
  • Hospitality and Service Industry Background

Certification

ServSafe Certified

SNHD Food Handling and Safety Certified

Timeline

Chef

Levvy
07.2023 - Current

Cook

Dennys
06.2022 - 07.2023

Supervisor

Honey Salt
09.2020 - 06.2022

Baker

Pastry Palace
04.2018 - 09.2020

High School Diploma -

Green Valley High School

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