Brick Oven Chef

• May 2016 - Present

Pastry Chef

• May 2016 - Present

Sous Chef

• Aug 2015 - Mar 2016

Learned different procedures of food preparation, prepared ingredients for dishes upon the instructions of Chef. Assist in operating commercial cooking equipment such as stoves, cookers, ovens and fryers, made sure that food supplies are stored properly and used resourcefully. Ensured that food items are properly rotated in refrigerators and any near expiry ones are dealt with according to the restaurant’s policies. Helped Chef in cooking activities by providing input and managing work. Set up food stations by following chef’s orders, made sure that recipes are followed properly during food preparation and cooking time. Handle portion control requirements and presentation standards, arrange food items aesthetically on serving plates. Made sure that the kitchen is clean and organized at all times. Ensured that best food practices and kitchen hygiene protocols are adhered to. Provide guidance to kitchen staff in upholding high culinary standards, assisted Chef in developing menus and provide suggestions for alternates such as sauces and levels of spice for each entrée. Made sure that all leftover food is stored properly. Assisted in checking food deliveries for both quantity and quality standards. Show less

Chocolate Manager

• Oct 2013 - Jul 2014

Maintained chocolate buckets full and to temperature, arrange fruits to be dipped. Label and date all fruit opened and re-stored. Operated cutting machines to prepare fruit. Oversee the day-to-day operations and orders, planned for and purchase food from food purveyors. Ensured safety standards are maintained while fruit is being prepared, set alarm system. Maintain a sanitary environment. Maintained chocolate buckets full and to temperature, arrange fruits to be dipped. Label and date all fruit opened and re-stored. Operated cutting machines to prepare fruit. Oversee the day-to-day operations and orders, planned for and purchase food from food purveyors. Ensured safety standards are maintained while fruit is being prepared, set alarm system. Maintain a sanitary environment.