Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Affiliations
Accomplishments
References
Timeline
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Timothy McCarty

Bellwood,IL

Summary

Motivated Lead Cook with several years of experience preparing delicious meals for customers. Polished in following proper food handling methods and maintaining correct temperature of food products. Creative and artistic professional committed to strengthening kitchen team with better collaboration, recipes and cooking techniques.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Cook

Handcut Foods
Maywood, IL
08.2023 - Current
  • Ensures proper food handling, presentation, portion control and maintenance of appropriate serving temperatures
  • Maintains sanitation of equipment, supplies and utensils
  • Keeps display equipment clean and free of debris during meal service to comply with all sanitation, safety, production and merchandising requirements
  • Interacts with customers to resolve complaints in a friendly, service-oriented manner
  • Demonstrates complete understanding of daily menu items and accurately explains them to associates and customers
  • Keeps up with peak production and service hours
  • Monitors inventory and deliveries of product and supplies
  • Tracks product production, consumption and waste
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Prep Line Cook

Nordstrom
Oak Brook, IL
10.2019 - 07.2023

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  • Operated kitchen equipment such as ovens, grills, stoves and slicers according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Stocked kitchen with necessary supplies, including food items, utensils, equipment and cleaning products.
  • Assisted with menu item preparation including chopping vegetables, marinating meats and preparing sauces.
  • Communicated effectively with other members of the kitchen staff regarding meal preparation procedures.
  • Managed inventory levels for perishables ensuring that adequate amounts were available at all times.
  • Helped train and develop new talent.

Cook/Prep

Todd's BBQ
Westchester, IL
09.2014 - 10.2018
  • Inspect and clean food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces, or serving areas ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices
  • Ensure food is stored and cooked at correct temperature of ovens, grills, and smoker

  • Tasted all prepared dishes in order to check flavorings, texture and presentation prior to serving them to customers.
  • Assisted in developing new recipes or modifying existing ones for better taste or efficiency.
  • Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
  • Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
  • Carve and trim meat.

Education

Some College (No Degree) -

Kendall College

Skills

  • Food presentation
  • Knife Skills
  • Temperature Monitoring
  • Stock Rotation
  • Portion Control
  • Safe Food Handling
  • Workstation Maintenance
  • Crew training
  • Menu development

Certification

  • Servsafe Food Handler Certification

Affiliations

  • Travel extensively to explore global cuisines, gaining inspiration for new recipes and cooking techniques.
  • Attend international culinary workshops and food festivals to stay updated with global food trends.

Accomplishments

  • Honored for demonstrating exemplary leadership, dedication, and teamwork, contributing to a 15% increase in kitchen efficiency.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Lead Cook

Handcut Foods
08.2023 - Current

Prep Line Cook

Nordstrom
10.2019 - 07.2023

Cook/Prep

Todd's BBQ
09.2014 - 10.2018

Some College (No Degree) -

Kendall College
Timothy McCarty