Hardworking and enthusiastic Cook trained in every facet of successful work. Stays on top of current and expected demands, quickly realigning tasks to handle needs. Dedicated to first-rate communication and team success.
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Yogo Ndanu
New York,NY
Summary
Overview
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Park Central Hotel
Cook
10.2019 - 02.2023
Job overview
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
Hotel Plaza
Market Substitute Chef
09.2016 - 03.2017
Job overview
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance
Yale Club NYC
Cook
05.2016 - 09.2016
Job overview
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
Vintage Restaurant & Wine Bar
Sous Chef
04.2009 - 08.2015
Job overview
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
Pic Nic Cafe
Sous Chef
05.2005 - 09.2009
Job overview
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
Pigalle
Lead Sauté Cook
02.2002 - 09.2004
Job overview
- Set up and maintained saute station to facilitate kitchen operations.
- Sauteed and seasoned meats, pastas and vegetables to customer taste preference.
- Covered, dated, rotated and properly stored food items to preserve quality and freshness.
Education
Monroe College The Bronx, NY
Associate of Applied Science from Culinary Arts
05.2011
University Overview
Skills
- Safe Food Handling Procedures
- Reading Comprehension
- MIcrosoft Word and Excel
- Fluent in French and English
Boxing
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Former Belgian amateur Champion
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Timeline
Cook
Park Central Hotel
10.2019 - 02.2023
Market Substitute Chef
Hotel Plaza
09.2016 - 03.2017
Cook
Yale Club NYC
05.2016 - 09.2016
Sous Chef
Vintage Restaurant & Wine Bar
04.2009 - 08.2015
Sous Chef
Pic Nic Cafe
05.2005 - 09.2009
Lead Sauté Cook
Pigalle
02.2002 - 09.2004
Monroe College
Associate of Applied Science from Culinary Arts
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