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Shavir Patel

Menlo Park,CA

Summary

High-performing Chef offering 12 years of restaurant experience. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Talent for building streamlined, cohesive teams.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Prep Cook

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
11.2019 - Current
  • Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
  • Prepare food items according to recipe, portion, and presentation specifications
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Connect with guests by expertly executing recipes and crafting crave worthy menu items
  • Received shipments and placed items on proper shelves to restock and organize restaurant pantry.
  • Collaborated with the head chef to create seasonal menus and special dishes, offering more variety and selections to customers.

Cook Specialist II

State Of CA - CHP
06.2013 - Current
  • Communicated at a level required for successful job performance
  • Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Preparing food for at least 250 persons a meal with experience at the various stations, not less than six months of which shall have been in charge of the work of kitchen helpers or others doing similar work
  • Personally preparing complete breakfasts, lunches, and dinners for 50 or more persons a meal.
  • Knowledge of: Principles, procedures, and equipment used in the storage, care, preparation, cooking, and dispensing of food in large quantity;
  • Maintained kitchen sanitation and safety measures used in the operation, cleaning, and care of utensils, equipment, and work areas; food handling sanitation;
  • Applied food values as well as nutritional and economical substitutions within food groups;
  • Effectively supervised and instructed assistants and staff
  • Managed food accounting and keeping records and preparing reports.


Cook Specialist I

State Of CA - CDCR
01.2011 - 06.2013
  • Under supervision, assisted in preparing, cooking, and dispensing food for the residents and employees of a State institution.
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
  • Assisted head chef in cooking dishes according to ingredients.
  • Used variety of kitchen tools and appliances to prepare ingredients and meals.

Line Cook

Chicago Fire Restaurant
01.2011 - 07.2012
  • 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.
  • Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
  • Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
  • Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of meals.
  • Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.

Education

High School Diploma -

Xavier College
Ba, Fiji Islands
1982

Skills

  • Recipe Preparation
  • Proper Storage Procedures
  • Company Safety Standards
  • Restaurant Operation
  • Portion and Cost Control
  • Order Supplies
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • New Hire Training
  • Food Preparation Techniques & Safety
  • Kitchen Staff Management

Certification

Food Handlers Certificate

Timeline

Prep Cook

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
11.2019 - Current

Cook Specialist II

State Of CA - CHP
06.2013 - Current

Cook Specialist I

State Of CA - CDCR
01.2011 - 06.2013

Line Cook

Chicago Fire Restaurant
01.2011 - 07.2012

High School Diploma -

Xavier College

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