Rodriquez Sharpton
Hephzibah
Summary
Skilled Chef with proven expertise in kitchen management and meal preparation, honed at Doubletree By Hilton Hotel and Applebee's. Excelled in maintaining food safety, reducing waste by strategic planning, and enhancing team efficiency. Known for exceptional knife skills and fostering collaborative environments. Achieved significant reduction in cross-contamination risks, ensuring customer satisfaction and safety.
Culinary professional with strong background in high-pressure kitchen environments. Expertise in menu development, ingredient sourcing, and maintaining high standards of food quality and presentation. Known for fostering collaboration, adapting to changing needs, and consistently achieving desired results. Skilled in team leadership, inventory management, and culinary innovation.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Doubletree By Hilton Hotel
02.2023 - 11.2024
- 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.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
Chef
Applebee's
03.2019 - 01.2023
- 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.
- 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.
- Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
Education
GED -
Augusta Technical College
Augusta, GA05-2003
Skills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Customer service
- Knife skills
- Cooking techniques
- Kitchen management
- Meal preparation
- Attention to detail
- Effective communications
- Team collaboration
- Grilling techniques
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Verbal and written communication
- Sanitation guidelines
- Sanitation practices
Timeline
Chef
Doubletree By Hilton Hotel
02.2023 - 11.2024
Chef
Applebee's
03.2019 - 01.2023
GED -
Augusta Technical College
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