William Metcalf
Yuba City
Summary
Dynamic Chef with extensive culinary expertise at Cool Hand Luke's Steakhouse, adept at implementing effective kitchen operations and ensuring food quality. Recognized for innovative dish preparation that caters to dietary needs, enhancing customer satisfaction and repeat business. Skilled in waste control and effective communication, fostering a collaborative kitchen environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Cool Hand Luke's Steakhouse
02.2018 - Current
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
Education
High School Diploma -
Chico High School
Chico, CA06-1974
Skills
- Schedule implementation
- Pantry restocking
- Purchasing
- Kitchen operations management
- Dish preparation
- Effective communications
- Complex Problem-solving
- Culinary expertise
- Waste control
- Temperature control
- Utensils and equipment
- Food storage
- Knife use
- Food presentation
- Kitchen equipment operations
- Staff coordination
- Grilling and deep frying skills
- Seafood preparation
- Meal service
- Cold food preparation
- Physical stamina
- Food quality
- Kitchen equipment operation
Accomplishments
- Prepared 1500 meals, including appetizers and desserts, for high-volume catering event.
- Recognized for i bake everything homemade and added new items to the menu
Timeline
Chef
Cool Hand Luke's Steakhouse
02.2018 - Current
High School Diploma -
Chico High School
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