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Sous ChefWinter Haven, FL Street Address
EMAIL AVAILABLEPHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEWilling to relocate: AnywhereWork ExperienceCook SupervisorHard Rock International - Tampa, FLPresent Preparing meals and food to meet the specifications of guests in a timely manner Properly measuring kitchen ingredients and food portions Ensuring kitchen staff adhere to set standards, procedures, department rules and sanitation requirements Using kitchen knives and equipment such as grills, ovens, steamers and warmers in food preparation Managing the kitchen inventory and ensuring supplies are fresh and of high quality Ensuring proper food temperatures when cooking and proper storage afterward Keeping the workstation and kitchen equipment clean, organized and sanitized Taking charge of kitchen opening, closing and other side duties as directed by the Executive Chef Culinary SupervisorUniversal Loews Resorts Cabaa Bay Beach Resort - Orlando, FL March 2019 to October 2022Provide a quality dining experience that exceeds customer expectations. Promote and provide a work environment of teamwork and respect amongst employees, integrity, world class customer service, financial responsibility, and continual pursuit of excellence. Follow all outlined Company, State, Federal and other applicable health and safety regulations with regard to food service, equipment use and personal hygiene. Maintain a clean and safe work area. Comprehension and compliance of verbal instructions / written standard recipes, production orders /record keeping systems, and cooking techniques in the preparation of daily menus. Fulfill all HACCP policies and procedures and monitor the flow of food. The production, preparation and cooking of hot and cold foods including soups, sauces, salads, specials, entrees, catering, and other food items determined by the supervisor. Examine foods for quality and freshness and monitor food temperatures. Portion meals using appropriate measuring tools, garnish food, and oversee the distribution of food leaving the kitchen. Station set up prior to service with appropriate equipment & food determined by the supervisor and the distribution of food to the customers. Receive, unpack, unwrap, rotate, & stow deliveries into appropriate refrigerators, freezers, and storerooms via supervisors instructions. Under supervisors instruction clean and sanitize work station/area. Demonstrate self-initiative while providing the necessary leadership in the operation of the unit. Foster a team-oriented environment at the work location. Operate and supervise facility in accordance with Culinary Services Groups standards and particular client requests. Crew member MangerWhite Castle - Orlando, FLApril 2021 to January 2022 Supervising the activities of servers, cooks, hosts, and other crew members. Educating crew members on proper food handling procedures and customer service. Ensuring that established guidelines on hygiene, quality, and food safety are followed. Scheduling work shifts and approving or declining Crew Members' requests for leave and time off. Organizing and overseeing the repair and maintenance of restaurant equipment. Monitoring restaurant supplies and placing orders for new stock as required Resolving customer complaints and answering questions regarding pricing and menu items AssociateAmazon.com - Orlando, FLOctober 2015 to March 2020 Receive and understand work orders to determine the type and quantity of items ordered by customers. Obtain storage location information from the merchandise database to assist in locating the item. Locate items in storage areas and compare the information on them with work orders to ensure conformance. Pick items from storage areas using forklifts for large boxes, and transport them to examination areas. Check items to ensure that they are in good condition and conform to quality specifications and perform packing and boozing duties. Properly record all picked and packed items into the Amazon order database. Transport picked and packed items to awaiting delivery trucks and ensure that they are properly and safely loaded onto them. Ensure that all documentation regarding packed items is generated from the system and handed over to the delivery personnel. Arrange all incoming shipments in designated storage areas according to established protocols. Keep the warehouse area clean and maintained at all times and perform minor repair and maintenance work on equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks. Chef de CuisineGrand Villa Assisted Living - Ormond Beach, FLAugust 2018 to October 2019racks the kitchens inventory, places orders, monitors equipment maintenance and condition, and ensures that a kitchen operates alongside state and federal health and safety codes. Chef De CuisineSugar Bakers Elite Catering - Orlando, FLMay 1997 to February 2018Systematically tasted and smelled all prepared dishes, and observed color, texture and garnishes. Implemented and supported company initiatives and programs. Effectively managed and assisted kitchen staff in producing food for banquets, catered events and member dining areas. Consistently kept a clean and safe environment by adhering to all federal, state and local sanitation and safety requirements. Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of all food products. Prepared healthy, enjoyable breakfasts and dinners for diners. Provided nutritious, safe, visually appealing, innovative and properly prepared and flavored food. ChefWalt Disney World - Kissimmee, FLJune 1994 to January 2018Systematically tasted and smelled all prepared dishes, and observed color, texture and garnishes. Implemented and supported company initiatives and programs. Effectively managed and assisted kitchen staff in producing food for banquets, catered events and member dining areas. Consistently kept a clean and safe environment by adhering to all federal, state and local sanitation and safety requirements. Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of all food products. Prepared healthy, enjoyable breakfasts and dinners for diners. Provided nutritious, safe, visually appealing, innovative and properly prepared and flavored food. Jr. Sous ChefJW Marriott - Orlando, FLOctober 1995 to June 1997food prep, temps, and follow recipes for different styles of main foods, side items, and desserts. Preparing and presenting dishes with proper garnishments and portions fall directly to sous chefs. They also make sure all food is cooked thoroughly, that meals are delivered to tables in a timely manner, and, during their off hours, test new recipes.Chef AssistantBakery Department - Manhattan, NYJune 1993 to September 1995Mixed, weighed and proofed ingredients in accordance with bakery recipes. Properly frosted and decorated cakes, cupcakes, doughnuts, sweet rolls, pastries and cookies. Validated weights and pricing with a scale printer machine.Correctly operated all bakery equipment, including ovens, proofers, fryers, sheeters, grounders', scales and mixers.Displayed a positive and friendly attitude towards customers and fellow team members. EducationMaster's in computer Science / Food an Beverage Management University of Central Florida - Orlando, FLAugust 2008 to December 2012Master's in Computer ScienceValencia College - Orlando, FLAugust 1999 to December 2001Bachelor of Arts in Culinary ArtsJohnson & Wales University - Providence, RISeptember 1995 to June 1997Bachelor's in computer an musicCentral Islip Senior High School - Central Islip, NY September 1991 to June 1995Skills Management, Customer Service Culinary Experience Cake Decorating Catering Food Preparation Kitchen Management Experience Banquet Experience Cooking Food Handling Computer Science Supervising Experience Food Production Guest Services POS Labor Cost Analysis Bartending Food Safety Merchandising Restaurant Management English Restaurant Experience Hotel Experience Guest Relations Experience Administrative Experience Microsoft Excel Kitchen Experience Food Safety Experience Food Service Microsoft Word Menu Planning Inventory Control Recruiting Leadership Purchasing Meal Preparation Profit & Loss Management Customer service Budgeting Cost management Serving Federal Aviation Regulations Logistics Events management Microsoft Outlook Kitchen management Sanitation Microsoft PowerpointCertifications and LicensesServSafe Food Protection ManagerAugust 2018 to August 2023certificate number 16870522ServSafeFood Handler CertificationTIPS CertificationAdditional InformationTips |
