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Willie Stubbs

Bradenton

Summary

Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Chili's, skilled in recipe preparation and food presentation. Proven ability to enhance customer satisfaction through meticulous attention to detail and effective time management. Adept at training staff in food safety and maintaining high-quality standards, ensuring a seamless kitchen operation.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Line Cook

Chili's
11.2024 - Current
  • Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
  • Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
  • Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
  • Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
  • Baked consistent quality items by accurately mixing, dividing, shaping, and proofing.
  • Managed inventory and ordered food and supplies to maintain adequate stock.
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Developed strategies to enhance catering and retail food service revenue and productivity goals.
  • Trained new kitchen staff on food safety, preparation and cooking techniques.
  • Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of meals.
  • Developed innovative, creative menu items and recipes.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
  • Tasted, smelled, and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.
  • Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
  • Prepared and cooked meals according to recipes and customer specifications.
  • Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
  • Verified proper portion sizes to consistently attain high food quality standards.
  • Assisted in developing new menu items to reflect restaurant's style and standards.

Food Preparation Worker

Applebee's Grill + Bar
02.2012 - 07.2016
  • Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock, and following proper storage procedures.
  • Kept workstation and equipment clean, organized, sanitized, and sufficiently stocked.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
  • Packaged and stored food products following proper handling and preservation methods.
  • Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
  • Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
  • Sanitized work surfaces between food preparation, avoiding cross-contamination and maintaining food safety guidelines.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Maintained organization in kitchen to keep track of multiple tasks and prepare meals correctly.
  • Organized and re-stocked various stations and self-service items.
  • Managed time to juggle multiple meal preparations simultaneously and complete job duties on time.
  • Monitored and maintained required food temperatures for safety.
  • Guaranteed customer satisfaction by quickly delivering orders.
  • Prepared sandwiches, salads and other specialty items according to customer specifications.
  • Cleaned and maintained work areas, equipment and utensils.
  • Demonstrated punctuality and reliability in consistently arriving for scheduled shifts to meet service demands.
  • Supported kitchen team by being responsive and pitching in to complete tasks.
  • Operated large-volume cooking equipment such as grills, deep-fat fryers or griddles.

Education

GED -

Avon Park Academy
Avon Park, FL
05-2000

Skills

  • Portioning
  • Food presentation
  • Recipe preparation
  • Prep work
  • Ingredient inspection
  • Food rotation
  • Vendor liaison
  • Food storage procedures
  • Time management
  • Recipe adherence
  • Server communication
  • Supply management
  • Meat cutting
  • Food allergen safety
  • Food storage
  • Food plating
  • Cutting and slicing techniques
  • Quality assurance and control
  • Soup preparation
  • Knife skills
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Active listener
  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Food preparation

Timeline

Line Cook

Chili's
11.2024 - Current

Food Preparation Worker

Applebee's Grill + Bar
02.2012 - 07.2016

GED -

Avon Park Academy

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