Quan Hemingway
Riverview Estates
Pine Hill
12
years of professional experience
Diligent Cook possessing excellent cooking skills and strong knowledge of food safety. Proficient in maintaining well-stocked, organized, and clean kitchen areas to maximize productivity. Dedicated team player with punctual nature and open communication style dedicated to working hard.
Work History
Cook
3 Years 7 Months- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours..
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Enhanced teamwork within the kitchen staff by fostering a collaborative environment focused on meeting high standards of quality and efficiency.
- Contributed to positive guest experiences by accommodating special dietary needs and requests.
- Mentored junior cooks in refining culinary skills through hands-on guidance.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
Sous Chef
7 Years 8 Months- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
- Played a key role in achieving positive health inspection results by maintaining strict compliance with all relevant guidelines and regulations throughout daily operations.
- Implemented proper cleaning procedures, ensuring a safe and sanitary kitchen workspace compliant with health department regulations.
- Increased kitchen productivity by optimizing workflow processes and delegating tasks appropriately within the team.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Assisted in budget planning and cost management efforts, helping the establishment maintain profitability without sacrificing quality or service standards.
- Assisted in the development of staff training programs, improving overall consistency and efficiency within the kitchen environment while fostering professional growth among junior team members.
- Contributed to menu design, incorporating innovative culinary techniques that attracted wider clientele.
- Maintained strict adherence to dietary restrictions, crafting creative alternatives that catered to diverse customer needs.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Participated in food tastings and taste tests.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
Cook
4 Years 2 Months- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
Education
Master of Arts - Culinary Arts
Skills
Cleaning and organization
Nutrition awareness
LTC cuisine expert
Health and safety compliance
Temperature control
Special diets
Health code adherence
Positive and professional
Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
Order verification
Timeline
Cook
Riverview Estates
03.2023 - CurrentRead More
Sous Chef
Care One Evesham
03.2017 - 11.2024Read More
Cook
Laurel Manor Nursing Home & Rehabilitation Center
06.2013 - 08.2017Read More
Atlantic Cape Community College
Master of Arts from Culinary Arts
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