High-performing Chef offering 15 years of restaurant experience. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Talent for building streamlined, cohesive teams.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chef Assistant Catering/ Banquets
Universal Studios Florida
03.2023 - Current
Supervise and assist in preparation and presentation of all food items.
Understand and follow HACCP procedures and safe food handling and Practices.
Set up and breakdown action stations for various assignments.
Maintain clean and safe work environment.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Kitchen Supervisor, Lead Cook
Flik Independent School Dining (Windermere Prep.)
08.2017 - 03.2023
Prepared food items according to standardized recipes service schedules, assist in production planning, ordering, inventory.
Assist with staffing schedules, training, record keeping.
Assist in planning and operation of menus with school officials.
Prepared meals for lunch and dining services with average of 800 Students per day.
Kept facilities clean, neat, and organized to give areas professional and fresh appeal.
Provided excellent customer service to guests by promptly responding to inquiries and requests.
Signed for deliveries, checked items into inventory and stocked goods into proper locations.
Observed head chefs and how each prepared different specialties to gain knowledge in cooking techniques.
Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
Food Service Manager II
Miami Dade County Public Schools
08.2011 - 06.2017
Directly responsible for fiscal management and operations of food service program of individual school, as well as any satellite programs assigned to that location
Operate program in compliance with school board policies, and department of food and nutrition Procedures Manual, and any additional local, state, and federal regulations
Responsibilities included directing all aspects of daily operation of meal production and preparation, food ordering, inventory control, daily reports, monthly inventories, training, and use and knowledge of computerized systems
Performance is subject to review by administrators as well as through periodic inspections and evaluations procedures.