William Costa
East Providence ,RI
Summary
Adept Chef with a robust background in kitchen management and meal preparation, honed at The Yard Tavern. Excelled in food safety and sanitation, enhancing customer satisfaction through meticulous attention to dietary needs and food presentation. Demonstrated exceptional team collaboration, elevating food quality and kitchen efficiency without compromising on creativity or service standards.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
The Yard Tavern
12.2017 - 10.2024
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cranston East
Cranston, RI05.1986
Skills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Customer service
- Knife skills
- Cooking techniques
- Food quality
- Kitchen management
- Food presentation
- Meal preparation
- Attention to detail
- Effective communications
- Kitchen operations
- Team collaboration
- Grilling techniques
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Ingredient knowledge
- Verbal and written communication
- Frying techniques
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Recipes and menu planning
- Hospitality service expertise
- Food plating and presentation
- Allergen awareness
- Sanitation guidelines
- Sauce preparation
- Inventory management
- Sanitation practices
- Menu development
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Chef
The Yard Tavern
12.2017 - 10.2024
High School Diploma -
Cranston East
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