Quinton Gumbs-Thorpe
Herkimer,NY
Summary
Talented chef with several years of experience preparing memorable dishes. Specializing in menus known for attracting and retaining customers. Provides culinary management skills to fast-paced kitchens.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef/Line Cook
Aramark Campus, LLC
Brooklyn, New York
03.2023 - 08.2024
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
- Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.
- Created tasty dishes using popular recipes, delighting patrons and generating return business.
- Tracked ingredient inventories to estimate purchasing needs and prevent unnecessary expenditures.
- Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
- Helped management stay on top of supply needs by sharing information about low or spoiled inventory.
- Planned menus, ordered supplies and managed kitchen staff.
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
- Analyzed recipes to determine menu prices based on cost of food, labor and overhead.
- Organized special events such as banquets or buffets requiring complex menus or decorations.
- Stored foods correctly using correct storage containers and labelling systems.
- Suggested and prepared promotional dishes according to ingredient availability and customer preferences.
- Monitored quality, presentation and quantities of plated food across line.
Line Cook/Team Member/Cashier
Dos Toros
New York, New York
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Chopped vegetables and seasoned meats and fish in preparation for grilling, sautéing and braising.
- Checked temperature of freezers and refrigerators to maintain proper storage of cold items.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Performed workstation prep prior to shift start.
- Conducted daily inspections and maintained food sanitation and kitchen equipment safety reports.
- Maintained accurate records of daily production sheets including waste logs.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
- Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
- Established and maintained open, collaborative relationships with kitchen team to maximize efficiency.
- Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding orders and menu changes.
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products.
- Monitored supply inventory and rotated stock to maintain optimal freshness and reduce waste.
- Operated various kitchen appliance such as a blender, oven, grill, or stand mixer.
- Washed and peeled ingredients to prepare for different meals and recipes.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Electrical Engineering
Herkimer County Community College
Herkimer, NYSkills
- Kitchen operations management
- Pantry restocking
- Purchasing
- Menu development
- Hospitality service expertise
- Company safety standards
- Cooking techniques
- Performance improvement
- Verbal and written communication
- Effective communications
- Meal preparation
- Food safety oversight
- Workflow optimization
Timeline
Chef/Line Cook
Aramark Campus, LLC
03.2023 - 08.2024
Line Cook/Team Member/Cashier
Dos Toros
03.2022 - 03.2023
Some College (No Degree) - Electrical Engineering
Herkimer County Community College