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Demonstrated experience with High-Volume Cooking.
Demonstrated experience with Fine Dining.
Demonstrated experience with Event Catering.
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Head Cook / Catering Manager
Direct, supervise, and assist in the preparation of all food for events of up to 500+ guests, ensuring 5-star quality and presentation.. Direct, supervise, and coach a culinary team of up to 5 staff, managing delegation and reporting performance to management.. Prepare daily work plans and assign cleaning responsibilities to ensure strict compliance with HACCP and USPH food safety regulations.. Prepare daily requisitions for all food items and manage inventory, implementing FIFO procedures to minimize waste.. Execute special dietary requirements and work closely with international colleagues to maximize guest satisfaction.
Senior Cook / Kitchen Lead
Supervised and delegated tasks to a team of 2-3 cooks in a high-pressure, fine dining environment, providing training on safety protocols.. Maintained strict food safety standards, sanitation, and cleaning procedures, ensuring kitchen areas met health department requirements.. Assisted the Sous Chef in menu planning, focusing on delivering a 5-star culinary product while controlling food costs.. Received and stored goods in proper condition, ensuring quality and quantity met strict inventory standards.
Commis Cook / Prep Cook
Prepared ingredients and assisted senior chefs in food preparation for large-scale events, mastering high-volume station execution.. Operated and maintained industrial kitchen machinery safely and efficiently.. Maintained clean and sanitized workstations, contributing to a safe, productive, and compliant work environment.