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Skills

  • Food preparation
  • Team management
  • Cost control
  • Team collaboration
  • Food spoilage prevention
  • Efficient multitasking
  • Vendor relations
  • Creative menu development
  • Ingredient Sourcing
  • Continuous workflow improvement

Work Experiences

  • Achieved Outstanding Service Award for zero health code violations.
  • Achieved results in 2016.
  • Collaborated with restaurant management to introduce themed menu items for special event banquets, seeing an increase in customer satisfaction and repeat business by 28%.
  • Aligned food preparation timelines with event schedules.
  • Built strong relationships with vendors, securing last-minute ingredient deliveries and avoiding costly disruptions during events.
  • Communicated effectively with event organizers.
  • Coordinated with the front-of-house team.
  • Discovered inefficiencies that resulted in increased productivity.
  • Consistently delivered high-quality dishes at Columbus.
  • Assisted wait staff and other members of the team in completing tasks.

Summaries

  • Balances time-sensitive preparation.
  • Adapted to last-minute changes with ease.
  • Exceptional at closely monitoring kitchen activities and adhering to health code requirements.
  • Banquet Prep Cook is a multi-talented Banquet Prep Cook who is consistently rewarded for planning and operational improvements.
  • Dedicated fast food prep cook with a wide range of skills.
  • Chef program with extensive experience in food preparation and restaurant management.
  • Well-versed in overseeing plate construction, quality, and delivery.
  • Within Food and Beverage, senior Banquet Prep Cook and outstanding performer in strategic planning and budget management.
  • Excellent communication skills, including the ability to give subordinates clear instructions.
  • Banquet Prep Cook specializing in timely coordination.

Accomplishments

  • Tracked inventory for 8 high-volume events, ensuring adequate supplies and ingredients were always available, reducing last-minute shortages.
  • Received Outstanding Service Award for outstanding performance and contribution to event success, credited with ensuring no logistical issues during meal service for 11 guests.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Worked in collaboration with sous chefs on high-caliber banquets by preparing specialty dishes and custom desserts tailored to individual client requests.
  • Trained 10 new hires on proper cleaning techniques and food safety standards, improving overall compliance with health regulations.
  • Participated in the preparation of banquets for up to 9 attendees while maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment according to food safety regulations.
  • Took responsibility for the successful delivery and presentation of banquet meals, ensuring timely execution and customer satisfaction during events of up to 10 guests.
  • Trained 15 team members on food safety and basic kitchen techniques, improving adherence to banquet schedules and enhancing quality control.
  • Effectively collaborated with 14-member kitchen team to produce high-quality dishes while maintaining compliance with food safety and sanitation protocols.
  • Supported chefs by preparing and plating dishes and appetizers for events, ensuring consistent quality and presentation for tables of over 2 guests.

Affiliations

  • American Marketing Association
  • Culinary Arts Professional Guild
  • American Society of Safety Professionals
  • International Confectionary Art Guild (ICES)
  • Council of Hotel and Restaurant Trainers (CHART)
  • Association for Supply Chain Management (APICS)
  • Jaycees
  • American Culinary Federation (ACF)
  • Culinary School Volunteer Mentor Programs
  • Culinary Institute of America — Alumni Association

Certifications

  • Food and Beverage Cost Control Certification Ironclad Systems
  • CompTIA A+ Technician
  • Certificate in Creative Menu Development, Summit Group
  • Salesforce
  • Google Certified Professional Cloud Architect
  • Banquet & Catering Certification, Cedar Works
  • Nutrition and Food Science Certification, category
  • ServSafe
  • Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP)
  • SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)

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