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Trever Hairston

Bellflower,CA

Summary

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Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook/chef

Bowlero
07.2024 - Current
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.

Kitchen Manager

Top Golf
03.2022 - 05.2023
  • Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
  • Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
  • Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
  • Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.

Chef Owner

T&Cs Tackle Box
07.2015 - 05.2022
  • Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
  • Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.

Education

Culinary Arts - Culinary Arts

Kitchen Academy
Hollywood, CA
06.2012

Diploma - General

Downey High School
Downey, CA
06.1996

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Cooking
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Food handling
  • Food Preparation
  • Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
  • Frying
  • Cooking techniques
  • Knife Skills
  • Sanitation
  • Supply Restocking
  • Surface cleaning
  • Hospitality and service industry background
  • Food presentation
  • Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
  • Sanitation Practices
  • Grilling
  • Contamination prevention
  • Food Waste Reduction
  • Performance Improvement
  • Food plating and presentation
  • Portion Control
  • Food Plating
  • Food Handler Certification
  • Hospitality service expertise
  • Order Verification
  • Grilling expertise
  • Beautiful presentation of food
  • Sauce making
  • Ingredients measuring
  • Plating and presentation
  • Allergen awareness
  • Culinary creativity
  • New Hire Training
  • Nutrition Awareness
  • Effective planner
  • Food spoilage prevention
  • Event Catering
  • Recipes and menu planning
  • Ingredient Selection
  • Order delivery practices
  • Food presentation talent
  • Special Diets Knowledge
  • Menu Planning
  • Food pairing
  • Recipe Development
  • Operations Management
  • Food trends awareness
  • Ingredient inspection
  • Garnishing Techniques
  • Extensive catering background
  • Pastry Making
  • Food Costing
  • Safe Food Handling
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Works Well Under Pressure
  • Cleaning and sanitization
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Quality Control
  • Meal Preparation
  • Kitchen Sanitation
  • Team Leadership
  • Food Production Scheduling
  • ServSafe Certification
  • Vendor Relationship Management
  • Preventative Maintenance Scheduling
  • New Recipe Creation
  • Menu development

Accomplishments

  • Certified Job Title, Company Name - Timeframe
  • Created signature dish which generated high-interest and became best-selling dinner entrée for Timeframe.
  • Supervised team of Number staff members.
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Selected to create and prepare unique dishes for private parties with well-known celebrities.
  • Head Chef at two restaurants featured on a local news segment hosted by top food critics.
  • Re-designed kitchen stations and equipment placement which increased productivity and enhanced workflow processes.
  • Designed whole new menu, including meal selections, beverages and pricing.

Timeline

Cook/chef

Bowlero
07.2024 - Current

Kitchen Manager

Top Golf
03.2022 - 05.2023

Chef Owner

T&Cs Tackle Box
07.2015 - 05.2022

Culinary Arts - Culinary Arts

Kitchen Academy

Diploma - General

Downey High School
Trever Hairston