Maria May
Langley,BC
Summary
High-performing Chef offering 10+ years of restaurant experience. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Talent for building streamlined, cohesive teams. Energetic Chef Manager known for building dynamic culinary teams and being an effective recruiter and mentor. Offering outstanding inventory control and budget oversight. High-performing individual with solid background in culinary arts. Skilled in creating innovative and delicious dishes while managing kitchen staff and inventory. Efficient and committed to keeping high standards of food safety and sanitation.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef Manager
Fresgo Inn Restaurant
01.2015 - 02.2023
- Placed food orders with suppliers on weekly basis, taking into account kitchen budget and expected demands.
- Kept kitchen staff in compliance with safety and food regulations to reduce opportunities for illness or accidents.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Pitched in to work line during busy periods or in place of sick employees.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Instituted positive kitchen atmosphere for staffers through effective communication, consistent training and skill development.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
Executive Head Chef
Original Joe's Restaurant & Bar
02.2022 - 11.2022
- Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
- Created recipes and prepared advanced dishes.
- Hired, managed, and trained kitchen staff.
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance, and cleanliness of production and service areas.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
Education
GED -
Food Safety
Surrey, BC06.2022
GED -
Langley Secondary School
Langley, BC06.2013
Skills
- Collaborative Relationships
- Cooking Skills
- Profit Target Achievement
- Food Safety Regulations
- Culinary Staff Management
- Proper Food Storage
- Preventive Maintenance
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Executive Head Chef
Original Joe's Restaurant & Bar
02.2022 - 11.2022
Chef Manager
Fresgo Inn Restaurant
01.2015 - 02.2023
GED -
Food Safety
GED -
Langley Secondary School
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