Sering Ceesay
Bronxville,NY
Summary
Dynamic Cook Operator with a proven track record at Pizza Hut, excelling in food safety and time management. Enhanced customer satisfaction through high-quality meal preparation and innovative menu development. Skilled in frying techniques and adept at fostering teamwork, resulting in streamlined kitchen operations and improved profit margins.
Experienced with food preparation and kitchen management. Utilizes culinary skills to create and execute diverse menus while adhering to safety standards. Knowledge of team coordination and time management ensures efficient kitchen operations.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook Operator
Pizza Hut
02.2002 - Current
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by preparing high-quality meals in a timely manner.
- Maintained clean and organized kitchen workspace for optimal efficiency and safety standards.
- Supported restaurant sustainability initiatives by utilizing locally-sourced produce when available.
- Performed routine fry-ups to monitor product color and quality and meet corporate standards.
- Transferred oil from holding tanks to fryer tanks and basins when necessary to maintain product quality and freshness.
- Assisted in menu development, incorporating seasonal ingredients and diverse cuisine options.
- Streamlined kitchen operations by implementing standardized recipes and portion sizes for consistent quality control.
- Safely operated various kitchen equipment, maintaining them properly to prevent accidents or malfunctions during service hours.
- Trained new staff members on proper cooking techniques, equipment usage, and kitchen safety procedures.
- Developed strong working relationships with suppliers, negotiating deals to secure high-quality ingredients at competitive prices.
- Resolved customer complaints or concerns quickly and professionally, resulting in higher satisfaction rates.
- Ensured compliance with all health department regulations through regular inspections and cleaning routines.
- Worked in fast-paced environment with sense of urgency to serve guests quickly.
Cook and Serve
AMF Always Main Force
07.2004 - 04.2020
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality, visually appealing dishes.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Streamlined kitchen operations with effective communication and collaboration among team members.
- Collaborated with management team to develop new menu items.
- Enhanced flavor and presentation of traditional dishes with creative twists, receiving positive feedback from patrons.
- Collaborated with kitchen team to design new menu items, driving customer interest and repeat business.
- Prepared diverse cuisines to meet customer dietary needs and preferences, elevating dining experience.
- Optimized use of kitchen equipment to speed up cooking times without compromising food quality.
- Negotiated with suppliers for better pricing on high-quality ingredients, improving profit margins.
Education
High School Diploma -
Banjul School
Gambia05-1980
Skills
- Food safety
- Knife skills
- Adaptability in kitchen
- Sanitation protocols
- Frying techniques
- Food presentation
- Grilling expertise
- Sauce preparation
- Waste reduction
- Food storage practices
- Order taking
- Time management
- Sanitation procedures
Languages
English
Limited Working
German
Limited Working
wolof
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Cook and Serve
AMF Always Main Force
07.2004 - 04.2020
Cook Operator
Pizza Hut
02.2002 - Current
High School Diploma -
Banjul School
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