High-performing Chef offering 10 years of restaurant experience. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Talent for building streamlined, cohesive teams.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chef
Own Business
01.2018 - 06.2023
Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
Created recipes and prepared advanced dishes.
Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
Hired, managed, and trained kitchen staff.
Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
Interacted with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
Chef
Thai Restaurant
03.2013 - 11.2017
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.
Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.