Zurvan Lewis
Brick Township,NJ
Summary
As a dedicated young woman of mixed heritage, I have worked tirelessly to reach this point in my culinary career, and I am eager to continue pushing myself further. My passion for the culinary arts drives my commitment to excellence. My diverse background has afforded me a deep connection to various cuisines, enriching my creativity in menu planning, and offering a unique, open-minded perspective on food. I am acutely aware that the culinary world is ever-evolving, presenting a continuous opportunity for learning and growth—an aspect I genuinely cherish. I am committed to absorbing as much knowledge as possible, and evolving as a chef throughout my journey. My dedication to my craft is unwavering; I am prepared to invest my time, effort, and loyalty to ensure that I not only meet, but exceed the standards of excellence in my work, and strive to be better each and every day.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
FEARLESS RESTAURANTS
Beach Haven, NJ
04.2021 - Current
- Managing line operations.
- Conducting and overseeing food preparation.
- Managing food and labor costs.
- Ensuring accurate inventory records.
- Placing orders for delivery, and properly receiving, checking, and putting away my deliveries using FIFO.
- Menu research and development.
- Ensuring continuous cleanliness and order in the kitchen.
- Delegating responsibility among staff.
- Writing the daily prep sheet.
- Opening up and closing down the kitchen.
- Fish fabrication.
- Creating a selection of unique dishes for daily specials, offering.
- Approving and checking invoices.
Education
Diploma - Culinary Arts and Operations
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
01.2025
High School Diploma or GED -
Lacey Township Highscool
01.2022
Diploma - Culinary Arts
Brick Township Vocational Technical Center
Brick Township 01.2022
Skills
- Food Cost Control
- Inventory
- Knife Skills
- Menu Planning
- Mise en Place
- Health Safety Practices
- Understanding of Food Safety Practices
- Sauteing
- Expediting
- Experience with various cooking methods and techniques
- Experience working at various stations on the line
- Plating
- Artistic Concept Development
- Reliable Team Member
- Effective Leadership
- Multitasking Proficiency
- Organized
- Analytical Problem Solving
- Responsible
- Quality Control
Certification
Food Safety Manager Certification
Open To Externship
Escoffier Culinary Program Externship
Open To Relocation
True
Timeline
FEARLESS RESTAURANTS
04.2021 - Current
Diploma - Culinary Arts and Operations
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
High School Diploma or GED -
Lacey Township Highscool
Diploma - Culinary Arts
Brick Township Vocational Technical Center
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