Reginald Penn
Summary
Food Safety Certification Serv Safe Certificate Talented Cook with 30 Years of food services and hospitality experience in The New York City fast-paced kitchen environments. Clear communicator with team-oriented focus and advanced skills to effectively work with cashiers and kitchen staff to review and prepare orders. Qualified and hardworking with up-to-date food handling permit. 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. Consistent Cook exceptionally well-versed in food plating and knife handling skills and techniques. Offering several years of comprehensive experience in quality food preparation and presentation.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Junior's Cheesecake 1515 45th Street
Manhattan, NY
10.2016 - 03.2020
- Assisted chef with planning easy but elegant appetizers to spark customer interest.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Planned lunch, dinner and bar menus, as well as special menus for in-house special events and catering.
- Reduced restaurant's annual food and labor costs through proper budgeting, scheduling and management of inventory.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
Cook
TGI Fridays 604 5th Ave
Manhattan , NY
06.2008 - 01.2016
- Assisted chef with planning easy but elegant appetizers to spark customer interest.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Planned lunch, dinner and bar menus, as well as special menus for in-house special events and catering.
- Reduced restaurant's annual food and labor costs through proper budgeting, scheduling and management of inventory.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Inspected appliances, commercial fryers, and ovens to verify proper working order.
- Produced high volume covers per day and maintained near-perfect customer satisfaction scores.
Education
High School Diploma -
Chasdey High School
Detroit, MI06.1982
Skills
- Recipes and menu planning
- Institutional and batch cooking
- Food spoilage prevention
- Food plating and presentation
- Food preparation and safety
- Food presentation talent
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Hospitality and service industry background
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Cook
Junior's Cheesecake 1515 45th Street
10.2016 - 03.2020
Cook
TGI Fridays 604 5th Ave
06.2008 - 01.2016
High School Diploma -
Chasdey High School
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