Talented kitchen leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations. Experienced with Caribbean cuisine.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant to the Head Chef
Fan Fan Bakery
Hyde Park, MA
11.2012 - Current
Oversees food preparation and monitors safety protocols.
Trains employees to consistently exceed customers' expectations and provide superior service.
Fills in for absent employees in any position, keeping operations efficient even when short-handed.
Handles business administration functions such as payroll, cash register counting and supply ordering.
Sous Chef
The Cheesecake Factory
Braintree, MA
03.2014 - 04.2018
Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas.
Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
Grill Cook
Smokey Bones
Stoughton, MA
12.2012 - 12.2013
Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.