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RAHKEEM BRIGGS

Staten Island,NY

Summary

A calm, pleasant, helpful and hardworking individual who has a passion for great food and who enjoys cooking mouthwatering dishes. Briggs gets a real buzz out of working in a busy kitchen, and great pleasure out of seeing happy faces enjoying a good meal that he has cooked. As a natural leader he is not only able to give orders and delegate tasks, but is also able to reliably carry out orders as well. As an experienced Chef he has a proven track record of making great food that will entice diners and leave them wanting more. He loves the freedom of expression that cooking gives him and is willing to work hard to build a career in the culinary world. Right now he is looking for a suitable position with a company that wants to recruit talented and enthusiastic individuals.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Chef

Sunrise Senior Living
09.2022 - Current
  • Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
  • Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
  • Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Cultivated a positive work culture among kitchen staff through open communication lines and mutual respect within the team.
  • Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
  • Successfully met dietary requirements for diverse clientele by providing customized meal options upon request.
  • Upheld stringent food safety regulations, ensuring compliance with all relevant health department guidelines.
  • Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.

Chef

Eurest Thompson / American Express Compass Group
01.2011 - 05.2022
  • Cooking up tasty, nutritious and well balanced meals for customers
  • Assisting in the basic preparation of food under the supervision of the Head Chef
  • Deciding on the quantities of food to be cooked and size of portions to be served
  • Creating dishes for clients with special dietary or cultural needs
  • Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.

Baker Assistant/Kitchen Assistant

SUNY New Paltz
01.2009 - 01.2011
  • Prep baked goods for all students on campus
  • Responsible for catering events
  • Responsible for lunch service and inventory

Breakfast Chef

Hilton Garden Inn
01.2007 - 01.2009
  • Breakfast Prep for guest capacity of up to 110 people daily
  • Inventory and Cleaning

Prep Cook

Bonefish Grill Restaurant
01.2006 - 01.2007
  • Prepared food for Morning and Evening shifts
  • Maintained inventory of kitchen supplies
  • Assisted in cleaning of kitchen according to compliance regulations

Contractor/Assembly

IBM - Manpower
01.2005 - 01.2006
  • Assembly and wiring of mainframes, computer entry components and DasD
  • Oversee completion and packaging and distribution of over 20 products for weekly distribution
  • Develop and maintain quality and compliance for products
  • Train and supervise newly hired full and part-time employees

Shipping Manager

Gap Inc.
01.2004 - 01.2005
  • Oversaw packaging and distribution of various products to subsidiary companies
  • Assisted the team leader in training new hires

Kitchen Assistant

Selfhelp Community Services
01.2003 - 01.2004
  • Assisted in food service and menu preparation for over 100 senior citizens
  • Assured proper packaging and distribution of food for delivery to senior's homes
  • Ensured inventory of necessary food and supplies on a weekly basis
  • Maintained compliance according to city and state regulations
  • Supervised kitchen duties and staff in absence of the head cook

Education

College of New Rochelle
01.1997

Skills

  • Seasonal dishes
  • Cooking methods
  • Preparing meals
  • Baking skills
  • Staff supervision
  • Implementing recipes
  • Domestic/International Travel
  • Food preparation
  • Food costings
  • Special diets

Training

Apprenticed for various Culinary Art positions., 01/01/97, 01/01/06

Qualifications Summary

A calm, pleasant, helpful and hardworking individual who has a passion for great food and who enjoys cooking mouthwatering dishes. Briggs gets a real buzz out of working in a busy kitchen, and great pleasure out of seeing happy faces enjoying a good meal that he has cooked. As a natural leader he is not only able to give orders and delegate tasks, but is also able to reliably carry out orders as well. As an experienced Chef he has a proven track record of making great food that will entice diners and leave them wanting more. He loves the freedom of expression that cooking gives him and is willing to work hard to build a career in the culinary world. Right now he is looking for a suitable position with a company that wants to recruit talented and enthusiastic individuals.

Timeline

Chef

Sunrise Senior Living
09.2022 - Current

Chef

Eurest Thompson / American Express Compass Group
01.2011 - 05.2022

Baker Assistant/Kitchen Assistant

SUNY New Paltz
01.2009 - 01.2011

Breakfast Chef

Hilton Garden Inn
01.2007 - 01.2009

Prep Cook

Bonefish Grill Restaurant
01.2006 - 01.2007

Contractor/Assembly

IBM - Manpower
01.2005 - 01.2006

Shipping Manager

Gap Inc.
01.2004 - 01.2005

Kitchen Assistant

Selfhelp Community Services
01.2003 - 01.2004

College of New Rochelle

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