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Verrazano Porter

Culinary professional
Washington,DC

Summary

Understanding of all key health and sanitation concern.

High level of aesthetic and culinary execution. Forward-thinking professional offering more than 14 years of experience working in fast-paced kitchens. Skilled at staying focused and efficient in high-stress situations and maintaining calmness in busy times. Excellent and proven [culinary] skills.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Sous Chef

Windows Catering
08.2024 - 12.2024
  • Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
  • Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.

Sous chef

The Morrow Hotel
09.2022 - 06.2024
  • Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
  • Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.

Banquet sous chef

Cosmo Club Dc
Washington, DC
03.2018 - Current

Works alongside executive chef to manage daily kitchen activities ,including and overseeing staff,aiding with menu preparation,ensuring food quality and freshness,and monitoring ordering and stocking. Provides meal quality and consistency by following designated recipes.

  • Ordered food and supplies used to prepare meals for 300 people

Cook 1

The Ritz Carlton Georgetown
Washington, DC
05.2016 - 03.2018
  • Prepared meals in high volume kitchen with exceptional precision.
  • Prepared variety of specialties for lunch and dinner 25 to 200 covers daily.
  • Responsible for setting up line , food production and quality control.
  • Maintained food stations compliance with sanitation and hygienic regulation.

Cook 1

Watergate Hotel
Washington, DC
05.2015 - 05.2016

Manage and check food quality ,prioritizing ingredients.

Assisted in coordinating restaurant events.

Skilled to use standard food preparation utensils and kitchen equipment.

Assists sous chef in food production on daily basis

  • Prepared food items to meet recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines
  • Prepared estimated 300 orders simultaneously during peak busy periods with 99.5% accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business

Cook 2

Capella Hotel
Washington, DC
05.2013 - 05.2016

Worked alongside famous DC CHEF FRANK RUTA.

Make various sauces , dressings as well various salad mixes.

Fabricate various proteins

Ensure compliance with menu .portioning ,and presentation.

  • Prepared food items to meet recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines
  • Safely used kitchen equipment such as slicer and rational steamer, effectively reducing injuries and burns 100%

Prep cook/food runner

W.Millard Corporate Catering
Washington, DC
06.2010 - 04.2013
  • Preforming ensured 100% clean supplies including cookware,dishes,and utensils for proving lunch and dinner service.
  • Unload food supplies from distributors trucks and efficiently organized inventory.
  • Assists in all aspects of food preparation where as needed.

Education

High School Diploma -

Phelps Career Shs
Washington Dc
06.2001

Skills

Proven ability to produce quickly under pressure, without sacrificing quality

Basic mastery of cooking philosophy and technique

  • Microsoft Office
  • Food plating and presentation
  • Fine-dining expertise
  • Workflow Optimization
  • Baking and broiling skills
  • Budgeting
  • Recipes and menu planning
  • Good listening skills
  • Multitasking abilities
  • Signature dish creation
  • Food inventories
  • Sanitation guidelines

Timeline

Sous Chef

Windows Catering
08.2024 - 12.2024

Sous chef

The Morrow Hotel
09.2022 - 06.2024

Banquet sous chef

Cosmo Club Dc
03.2018 - Current

Cook 1

The Ritz Carlton Georgetown
05.2016 - 03.2018

Cook 1

Watergate Hotel
05.2015 - 05.2016

Cook 2

Capella Hotel
05.2013 - 05.2016

Prep cook/food runner

W.Millard Corporate Catering
06.2010 - 04.2013

High School Diploma -

Phelps Career Shs