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Terence Warren

Las Vega,NV

Summary

Exceptional Head Chef with superb understanding of recipes and food cooking methods. Specialties include determining proper portions, menu planning and managing food inventory. Passionate about food and hospitality. Skillfully manage kitchen and food preparation areas.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Chef

Nacho Daddy
10.2022 - 09.2023
  • Created recipes and prepared advanced dishes.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.

Chef

Food Factory
12.2014 - 11.2019
  • Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
  • Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
  • Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
  • Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.

Pastry Chef

Cocos
01.2012 - 10.2014
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Determined quantity of product to prepare for next day operation by maintaining detailed production schedule.
  • Coordinated with kitchen staff to guarantee timely delivery of all pastries, cakes and desserts.
  • Personalized creations for holidays, weddings, graduations, and personal events.
  • Managed in-store, pick-up orders and catering needs.
  • Mixed icing and other toppings by reading recipes, scaling, and measuring ingredients and operating mixer.

Education

Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts/Communications

Riverside Culinary Academy
Riverside, CA
05.2011

High School Diploma -

Palmdale High School
Palmdale, CA
06.1998

Skills

  • Process Improvement
  • Customer Retention
  • Food Preparation Techniques
  • Food Science
  • Employee Training
  • Food Spoilage Prevention
  • Critical Thinking
  • Knowledge of Kitchen Tools
  • Food Safety
  • Workflow Optimization

Timeline

Head Chef

Nacho Daddy
10.2022 - 09.2023

Chef

Food Factory
12.2014 - 11.2019

Pastry Chef

Cocos
01.2012 - 10.2014

Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts/Communications

Riverside Culinary Academy

High School Diploma -

Palmdale High School
Terence Warren