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Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
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Joy Marie Graham

Providenciales

Summary

Dynamic Cook recognised for creating memorable dishes with fresh ingredients. Monitors and evaluates purchasing, staffing, production and inventory to control food and labor costs and waste.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook Shift Leader

Alice Kitchen
Providenciales , TCI
03.2013 - 11.2019
  • Ensured kitchen staff followed health and safety regulations.
  • Trained new cooks on proper food handling techniques.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of menu items, ingredients, and recipes.
  • Reviewed food orders to verify accuracy before they were sent out.
  • Served as lead cook, guiding and assisting training of less experienced cooks.
  • Kept kitchen, cooking utensils and storeroom clean and neat.
  • Monitored supply inventory and rotated stock to maintain optimal freshness and reduce waste.

Chef Assistant

Neish’s Kitchen
Providenciales , TCI
06.2011 - 03.2013
  • Assisted Chef in preparing ingredients for various dishes.
  • Prepared salads, sandwiches, appetizers, and other menu items as instructed by Chef.
  • Followed recipes to prepare sauces, soups, entrees, desserts, and other food items.
  • Checked freshness of food products prior to use.
  • Inspected finished dishes for presentation accuracy prior to serving.
  • Assisted head chef in developing new menus and planning seasonal recipes.

Chef Helper

Somerset Resort
Grace Bay , TCI
04.2006 - 09.2010
  • Assisted in the preparation and presentation of meals according to recipes and standards.
  • Stocked food items into refrigerators or freezers as needed.
  • Supported chefs in managing food preparation to achieve precise plating and presentation.
  • Observed culinary trends and innovations to bring new ideas to team.
  • Tracked grocery expenditures to purchase goods within set budget.
  • Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts and fast-paced operations.

Education

High School Diploma -

Edward Allen High School
Frankfield, Jamaica
06-1982

Skills

  • Food presentation
  • Menu development
  • Cleaning and sanitation
  • Special Events
  • Ordering Supplies
  • Food Storage
  • Cost Control

Affiliations

  • Reading
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Yoga
  • Mediation

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Cook Shift Leader

Alice Kitchen
03.2013 - 11.2019

Chef Assistant

Neish’s Kitchen
06.2011 - 03.2013

Chef Helper

Somerset Resort
04.2006 - 09.2010

High School Diploma -

Edward Allen High School

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