Vernell Benton
Deerfield Beach,FL
Summary
Quality-driven Sous Chef maintains complete understanding of kitchen operations, equipment and sanitation. Demonstrates organizational skills, budgeting experience and full knowledge of financial reports. Hires, trains and manages staff to provide employees with adequate guidance and resources to accomplish established objectives.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sous Chef
Benihana National
Boca Raton, FL
11.2018 - Current
- Ensured food preparation and presentation met high standards of quality and sanitation.
- Coordinated ordering, receiving, storage, and distribution of food items.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure adequate supplies on hand.
- Directed kitchen staff in day-to-day operations including food production, sanitation, safety practices, and personnel management.
- Trained new hires in proper cooking techniques and recipes.
- Maintained accurate records for cost analysis purposes.
- Supervised cooks and other kitchen personnel during meal services.
- Performed weekly inspections of all equipment for safety compliance.
- Complied with all health department regulations regarding proper food handling methods.
- Created a positive work environment by encouraging teamwork among staff members.
- Resolved conflicts between kitchen staff members in an efficient manner.
- Enforced portion control guidelines to minimize costs associated with overproduction.
- Implemented strategies to reduce waste and increase efficiency throughout the kitchen.
- Supervised kitchen food preparation in demanding, high-volume environments.
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
- Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
Pastry Sous Chef
Polo Club of Boca Raton
Boca Raton, FLORIDA
12.2015 - 10.2018
- Maintained high standards of food preparation and service in accordance with established recipes, quality and presentation standards.
- Managed the production of all desserts, pastries, breads and other baked goods for restaurant outlets.
- Developed creative new menu items and recipes to ensure ongoing customer satisfaction.
- Supervised a team of pastry chefs, providing guidance and training on daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Ensured proper ordering and receiving of necessary ingredients for the pastry kitchen.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure availability of supplies needed to meet customer demand.
- Assisted in developing cost-effective methods to reduce waste while maintaining product quality standards.
- Conducted regular tasting sessions with staff members to evaluate current dessert offerings.
- Provided direction to pastry cooks in the day-to-day operations of the pastry kitchen.
- Tracked trends in customer feedback regarding pastries and desserts served.
- Participated in recipe development meetings with executive chef and other culinary staff.
- Maintained compliance with health department regulations by adhering to safety protocols.
Cake Designer
Walmart
Coconut Creek, FL
06.2015 - 09.2016
- Prepared and decorated cakes with buttercream, fondant, royal icing, marzipan, gumpaste and other edible decorations.
- Organized and maintained cake decorating supplies such as piping bags, nozzles, cutters and molds.
- Mixed colors of icings and food coloring for desired effects on cakes.
- Advised customers on appropriate cake sizes based on number of guests attending the event.
- Researched new ideas for creative designs using online resources or magazines.
- Adhered to safety protocols when handling equipment such as mixers, ovens and knives.
- Conducted inventory checks regularly to ensure adequate supply levels were maintained.
- Inspected baking equipment in accordance with cleanliness and safety standards.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Culinary Arts
The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale Inc
Fort Lauderdale, FL06-2016
Skills
- Customer Service
- Ordering and Requisitions
- Menu Memorization
- Employee Scheduling
- Portion Control
- Food Preparation
- Food Safety
- Inventory Management
- Dish preparation
- Knife Skills
- Sanitation Procedures
- Kitchen Management
- Team Leadership
- Kitchen Equipment Operation
- Vendor Relations
- Safe Food Handling
- Staff Training
- Cooking techniques
- Supervising Food Prep
Affiliations
- I own a small home based printing business
- I like to travel to get a sense of other cultures
- I like to exercise to keep healthy and fit
Certification
- Food safety and Kitchen Management Certificate
- Serve Safe
Websites
Timeline
Sous Chef
Benihana National
11.2018 - Current
Pastry Sous Chef
Polo Club of Boca Raton
12.2015 - 10.2018
Cake Designer
Walmart
06.2015 - 09.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Culinary Arts
The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale Inc
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