Thomas Charette
Exeter,NH
Summary
Personable and dedicated customer service representative with extensive experience in industry. Solid team player with upbeat, positive attitude and proven skill in establishing rapport with clients. Motivated to maintain customer satisfaction and contribute to company success. Articulate, enthusiastic and results-oriented with demonstrated passion for building relationships, cultivating partnerships and growing businesses.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Management Trainee
Al's Seafood Restaurant
North Hampton, NH
09.2024 - Current
- Help order the necessary items with upper management.
- Cross-trained in every part of the restaurant to help when needed.
- Check over the nightly cleanup.
- Help management with money at the end of the night.
- Routinely check the bank to make sure we have enough change.
Sous Chef
Ernie's Seaside
Seabrook, NH
04.2024 - 09.2024
- Coordinated ordering, receiving, storage, and distribution of food items.
- Helped management stay on top of supply needs by sharing information about low or spoiled inventory.
- Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
- Assisted with interviewing, hiring and training kitchen personnel.
- Established standard procedures for plating presentations.
- Oversaw kitchen employee scheduling to meet coverage needs and avoid wasted labor.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure adequate supplies on hand.
- Supervised food preparation staff to deliver high-quality results.
- Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
- Adjusted recipes as needed to accommodate dietary restrictions or allergies.
- Resolved conflicts between kitchen staff members in an efficient manner.
- Analyzed recipes to determine menu prices based on cost of food, labor and overhead.
- Created diverse cuisines for full restaurant, special event, catering and tasting menus.
- Collaborated with Executive Chef to create innovative dishes for special events.
Line Cook
Black Cow Cafe
Newburyport, MA
11.2023 - 04.2024
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
- Weighed, measured and mixed ingredients, following recipes to produce quality dishes.
- Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
- Sanitized kitchen counters and preparation areas to prevent foodborne illness and cross-contamination.
- Plated dishes according to restaurant presentation standards before delivering them to customers.
- Helped other staff members complete job tasks during peak times to keep kitchen running efficiently.
- Help make new specials daily.
Line Cook
Al's Seafood Restaurant
North Hampton, NH
09.2019 - 11.2023
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
- Monitored supply inventory and rotated stock to maintain optimal freshness and reduce waste.
- Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Adhered to sanitation policies at all times when handling food products.
- Washed and sanitized dishes.
- Cut and weigh fish out for customers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Winnacunnet
Hampton, NH06-2020
Skills
- Customer service
- Staff training
- Problem-solving
- Team collaboration
- Knife skills
- Professional attitude
Timeline
Management Trainee
Al's Seafood Restaurant
09.2024 - Current
Sous Chef
Ernie's Seaside
04.2024 - 09.2024
Line Cook
Black Cow Cafe
11.2023 - 04.2024
Line Cook
Al's Seafood Restaurant
09.2019 - 11.2023
High School Diploma -
Winnacunnet
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