Jeff Dorceus
Orlando,FL
Summary
Proven leader in high-pressure culinary environments, adept at kitchen management and food safety, with a track record of enhancing guest satisfaction at La Terrassa Restaurant. Skilled in meal preparation and kitchen staff management, I excel in streamlining operations to improve service delivery and efficiency. High-performing individual with solid background in culinary arts. Skilled in creating innovative and delicious dishes while managing kitchen staff and inventory. Efficient and committed to keeping high standards of food safety and sanitation. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Cook
La Terrassa Restaurant
05.2022 - 10.2022
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
- Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
- Collaborated with restaurant management to develop and execute strategies for improving overall guest satisfaction.
- Monitored food preparation processes to maintain consistent taste, texture, and presentation of dishes.
Package Handler
Maison Handall
01.2021 - 02.2022
- Moved furniture and boxes using utility dolly and truck ramp.
- Verified quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against packing list.
- Surrounded items in cling film, padded blankets, and tape to protect from damage.
- Managed warehouse operations and verified proper shipment procedures.
- Used machinery and equipment such as box cutters, shrink-wrap guns and electric pallet jacks.
Food Runner
Best Western Hotel
09.2013 - 09.2016
- Maintained speed of service for food orders while minimizing errors and complaints.
- Collaborated with the kitchen staff to ensure accuracy of orders, minimizing order errors and complaints.
- Greeted customers and provided outstanding customer service.
- Improved customer satisfaction by promptly delivering food orders to tables and maintaining communication with kitchen staff.
- Acted as a liaison between the kitchen, serving staff, and guests, ensuring clear communication for efficient service delivery.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lycee Louis Joshep Janvier
Haiti 05.2001 -
Skills
- Kitchen Management
- Food Safety
- Meal Preparation
- Food Preparation
- Cooking
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Kitchen Staff Management
Timeline
Head Cook
La Terrassa Restaurant
05.2022 - 10.2022
Package Handler
Maison Handall
01.2021 - 02.2022
Food Runner
Best Western Hotel
09.2013 - 09.2016
High School Diploma -
Lycee Louis Joshep Janvier
05.2001 -