William Messer
Jacksonville
Summary
Dynamic Chef with extensive experience at Dicks Wings And Grill, excelling in food safety and sanitation. Proven ability to enhance customer satisfaction through high-quality culinary creations and effective kitchen management. Skilled in knife techniques and fostering teamwork, consistently delivering results while adhering to health regulations.
Possesses versatile skills in project management, problem-solving, and collaboration. Brings fresh perspective and strong commitment to quality and success. Recognized for adaptability and proactive approach in delivering effective solutions.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Dicks Wings And Grill North Jacksonville
12.2024 - 03.2025
- 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.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Upheld stringent food safety regulations, ensuring compliance with all relevant health department guidelines.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality culinary creations.
- Negotiated with vendors for better pricing on high-quality ingredients, balancing costs without compromising standards.
Chef
9 Ball Heaven Sports Grill and Billards
08.2023 - 11.2024
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
- Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
Land Clearer
Dukes Transit
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Ensured safety and environmental compliance by adhering to industry regulations and best practices during land clearing operations.
- Supported habitat preservation efforts by carefully identifying and protecting environmentally sensitive areas during land clearing activities.
- Reduced project costs by optimizing equipment usage and implementing cost-effective methods for debris removal.
- Increased customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality results in a timely manner.
Education
High School Diploma -
West Nassau High School
Callahan, FL05-2018
Skills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Customer service
- Knife skills
- Cooking techniques
- Kitchen management
- Providing customer service
- Customer service representation
Timeline
Chef
Dicks Wings And Grill North Jacksonville
12.2024 - 03.2025
Chef
9 Ball Heaven Sports Grill and Billards
08.2023 - 11.2024
Land Clearer
Dukes Transit
01.2022 - 08.2022
High School Diploma -
West Nassau High School
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