Terrance Williams
Dallas,TX
Summary
Adept at kitchen organization and fostering customer relationships through skilled communication. I elevated customer satisfaction and efficiency at La Madeline through meticulous sanitation practices and effective team training. My expertise in meal preparation, catering and strong work ethic consistently enhanced a positive experiences, achieving notable repeat business growth. I am dependable and reliable having an outgoing, friendly behavior with a positive attitude and the ability to interact with people.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Chef
Self Employed Personal Chef
02.2023 - 09.2024
- Planned menus that incorporated healthy, fresh food sourced from local farmers and stores.
- Prepared fresh and easy meals for small dinner parties and complied with diet requests and special accommodations.
- Labeled food to include reheating and safe storage and handling instructions.
- Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
- Designed and prepared all menu items for private home setting.
- Demonstrated flexibility in accommodating last-minute changes to menus or guest numbers while still delivering high-quality results.
Line Cook
Eggdaddy
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity in a fast paced environment.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Upheld strict sanitation standards while preparing meals, maintaining a clean workspace free of cross-contamination risks.
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep tasks and effectively organizing workstations.
Assistant General Manager
La Madeline
07.2021 - 06.2022
- Manage a staff of 3 for catering and special orders while optimizing great customer service.
- Prepared food for small to large groups daily using electronic systems to achieve order goals.
- Motivated, trained, and disciplined employees to maximize performance.
- Increased customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving concerns in a timely manner.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed efficiently and to high standard.
- Improved operational workflows, resulting in smoother running of establishment.
- Oversaw inventory management processes to maintain proper stock levels and minimize spoilage or waste.
Line Cook
Lindbergh Bay Hotel
02.2020 - 12.2021
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
- Increased repeat customer numbers with consistent high-quality meal preparation.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Implemented system for quicker ingredient replenishment, keeping kitchen running smoothly during peak hours.
- Streamlined prep work for faster meal turnaround, contributing to improved customer satisfaction.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by maintaining clean and organized workstation.
Line Cook
Sibs on the Mountain
06.2018 - 06.2021
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes
- Sliced and prepared different kind of meats to include deli meats and cheeses for meals and sandwiches.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Conducted daily inspections and maintained food sanitation and kitchen equipment safety reports.
- Maintained high standards of food safety and hygiene, surpassing health inspection requirements.
- Operated fryers, grills, and other equipments according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
Education
High School Diploma -
Northeast High School
Fort Lauderdale, FL06.2002
Skills
Kitchen Organization
Client Relationship Building
Knife Skills
Cooking techniques
Meal Preparation
Sanitation Practices
Strong Work Ethic
Safe Food Handling
Delegating Work
Equipment Maintenance
Timeline
Personal Chef
Self Employed Personal Chef
02.2023 - 09.2024
Line Cook
Eggdaddy
08.2022 - 01.2023
Assistant General Manager
La Madeline
07.2021 - 06.2022
Line Cook
Lindbergh Bay Hotel
02.2020 - 12.2021
Line Cook
Sibs on the Mountain
06.2018 - 06.2021
High School Diploma -
Northeast High School
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