Raymond Persaud
Chef/ Caterer
Queens/Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Diligent Food Preparation Worker helping serve up high quality meals through fine attention to detail and proactive customer service. Skilled at inventory management and restocking to keep food items fresh and readily accessible for cooking. Enforces strict sanitation practices to meet regulatory compliance standards. Dedicated professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Experienced with over 22 years of experience in the Food Service Industry . Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.
Dedicated professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Nutritional Service Worker/ Cook
Gouvenor Rehabilitation Center
New York, New York
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Scanned shelves and product cases for expired stock and discarded outdated or spoiled items.
- Review daily menu to ensure proper presentation of food.
- Checks production sheets daily to make sure the proper amount of food is prepared.
- Prepared food for patients as well as patients on modified and restricted diets.
- Ensures proper temperature of foods and records appropriately.
Prep/ Grillman
NITE NITE/ Walters
New York, New York
03.2021 - 08.2022
- Prepped all items needed for daily menu items.
- Grilled all menu items (seafood, poultry and seasoned meats and vegetables) to desired temperature and plated all items.
- Assisted other cooks whenever assistance was needed.
Chef
Jitjatjo
New York, NY
08.2017 - Current
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
- Verified compliance in preparation of menu items and customer special requests.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
Chef /Manager/ Cook
DutchboyBurger/ Franklin Park
New York, NY
03.2008 - 02.2020
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action and performance reviews.
- Placed food orders with suppliers on weekly basis, taking into account kitchen budget and expected demands.
- Developed new culinary programs that increased customer satisfaction and operational excellence levels.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Recruited and hired employees to build an effective culinary team for a high revenue-producing restaurant.
- Pitched in to work line during busy periods or in place of sick employees.
- Instituted positive kitchen atmosphere for staffers through effective communication, consistent training and skill development.
- Kept kitchen staff in compliance with safety and food regulations to reduce opportunities for illness or accidents.
- Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
- Enhanced sales by promoting products and assisting with creative menu selections.
- Purchased food and cultivated strong vendor relationships.
- Increased kitchen efficiency by streamlining processes, reducing waste and mentoring team members on proper procedures.
- Developed unique events and special promotions to drive sales.
- Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
- Handled money, balanced tills, processed credit card payment batches and prepared bank deposits, maintaining accuracy.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
- Helped general management develop prices based on inventory costs and portion sizes.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
- Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
- Handled escalated customer concerns with speed and knowledgeable support to achieve optimal satisfaction and maintain long-term loyalty.
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
- Maximized quality assurance by completing frequent line checks.
Education
No Degree - Food Handlers Certificate
NYCDOH
Manhattan, NYAssociate of Science - Sociology
Mercy College
N.Y.04.2000
Some College (No Degree) - Theology
New York Theological Seminary
New York, NYSkills
- Dessert Preparation
- Menu creation
- Meat Preparation
- Salad Creation
- Food Preparation
- Safe Food Handling
- Food Plating and Assembly
- Creative Thinking
- Team Collaboration
- Sauce and Soup Cooking
- Knife Skills
Timeline
Nutritional Service Worker/ Cook
Gouvenor Rehabilitation Center
10.2021 - 01.2022
Prep/ Grillman
NITE NITE/ Walters
03.2021 - 08.2022
Chef
Jitjatjo
08.2017 - Current
Chef /Manager/ Cook
DutchboyBurger/ Franklin Park
03.2008 - 02.2020
No Degree - Food Handlers Certificate
NYCDOH
Associate of Science - Sociology
Mercy College
Some College (No Degree) - Theology
New York Theological Seminary