Romario Livingston
Kelowna,BC
Summary
Accomplished Chef with a proven track record at Sandals Resort Runaway Bay, enhancing food quality and kitchen efficiency. Expert in food safety and sanitation, coupled with exceptional knife skills and effective communication. Spearheaded a team to reduce food waste and improve preparation processes, ensuring top-notch culinary experiences.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Sandals Resort Runaway Bay
2014.07 - 2016.11
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Optimized food preparation processes, implementing time-saving techniques without compromising quality.
- Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques.
Education
Diploma - Commercial Food Preparation
Vocational Training Center
St Catherine Jamaica11.2013
Skills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Knife Skills
- Cooking techniques
- Food quality
- Effective Communications
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Chef
Sandals Resort Runaway Bay
2014.07 - 2016.11
Diploma - Commercial Food Preparation
Vocational Training Center
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