Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Woodruff Crumbley

Uniondale,NY

Summary

Energetic culinary professional with a blend of creativity, passion for food and exceptional cooking skills. Works well as a dynamic leader in high-pressure settings. Expert in managing kitchen staff and preparing foods at reduced cost without compromising quality and taste. Skilled Baker with exceptional knowledge of baking times, methods, temperatures and flavors. Understands proper function and maintenance of all bakery utensils and equipment. Expert in managing kitchen staff and preparing foods at reduced cost without compromising quality and taste.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Amateur Chef

Game On - Cooking with Passion
Uniondale, NY
07.2011 - Current
  • Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
  • Verified proper portion sizes and consistently attained high food quality standards.
  • Maintained a skilled kitchen staff by properly coaching, counseling and disciplining employees.
  • Developed menus, pricing and special food offerings to increase revenue and customer satisfaction.
  • Led shifts while personally preparing food items and executing requests based on required specifications.
  • Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of meals and kitchen sanitation.
  • Planned lunch, dinner and bar menus, as well as special menus for in-house special events and catering.
  • Cooked and served food and meals in accordance with planned menus, diet plans, recipes, portions, temperature control procedures and facility policies.
  • Practiced safe food handling procedures at all times.
  • Verified freshness of products upon delivery.
  • Accurately and efficiently prepared healthy, delicious fish, meat and vegetable-based dishes.

Education

High School Diploma - Specializing in Stew's, Cajun Dishes, and Croquettes

Scully's Restaurant & Cooking Classes
Port Washington, NY

Skills

  • Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
  • Beautiful presentation of food
  • Southern Style Cuisine cooking technique
  • International Foods - Including Italian, West Indian, and Cajun Cuisine
  • Hospitality and service industry background
  • Food presentation talent
  • Beautiful presentation of food
  • Effective planner

Timeline

Amateur Chef

Game On - Cooking with Passion
07.2011 - Current

High School Diploma - Specializing in Stew's, Cajun Dishes, and Croquettes

Scully's Restaurant & Cooking Classes
Woodruff Crumbley