William Gonzalez
Fort Meade,FL
Summary
Diligent Cook possessing excellent cooking skills and strong knowledge of food safety. Proficient in maintaining well-stocked, organized and clean kitchen areas to maximize productivity. Dedicated team player with punctual nature and open communication style dedicated to working hard. Energetic culinary professional with a blend of creativity and a passion for food
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Charm City Seafood
2023.03 - Current
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
Chef
Mongolian Grill
2023.01 - 2023.03
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
Banquet Chef
Westin Hotels And Resorts
2022.11 - 2023.01
- Analyzed banquet event orders and planned and coordinated functions with catering staff to meet or exceed customer expectations.
- Grilled, roasted, baked and performed other cooking techniques to produce high volume meals.
- Maintained kitchen equipment in optimal working condition and requested repairs when needed.
Lead Line Cook
Alaska Coffee Roasting Company
2019.08 - 2022.10
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Prepared ingredients ahead of time to promote efficiency in dish garnishing.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
William T. Mcfatter Technical College
Fort Lauderdale, FL10.2022
Skills
- Recipes and menu planning
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Sanitation guidelines
- Forecasting and Planning
- Food Plating and Presentation
- Food Preparation and Safety
- Baking and broiling skills
- Food Spoilage Prevention
Timeline
Chef
Charm City Seafood
2023.03 - Current
Chef
Mongolian Grill
2023.01 - 2023.03
Banquet Chef
Westin Hotels And Resorts
2022.11 - 2023.01
Lead Line Cook
Alaska Coffee Roasting Company
2019.08 - 2022.10
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
William T. Mcfatter Technical College
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