Akil Fields
Summary
To work in an active environment that recognizes and encourages resourcefulness and initiative that would contribute to personal growth and development.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
2nd Cook Pastry
MSC EURIBA
01.2024 - Current
- Inspected finished products for quality assurance before they were served.
- Decorated cakes with edible materials such as fondant or butter cream icing according to customer requests.
- Prepared doughs, batters, icings, fillings, glazes and decorations for a variety of cakes and pastries.
- Managed inventory levels by ordering supplies as needed to maintain optimal stock levels.
- Adhered to health codes related to sanitation when handling food items.
- Ensured that food safety regulations were followed at all times during pastry preparation process.
- Maintained cleanliness of all work areas, equipment, utensils and tools used in the production of pastries.
- Weighed ingredients accurately to ensure consistent quality.
- Checked temperature of cooked foods using thermometers.
- Followed safety procedures when handling hot surfaces or sharp objects.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area and equipment according to health regulations.
- Assisted Head Chef in planning, preparing and cooking meals for up to 200 guests.
- Monitored food inventory levels and placed orders as necessary.
- Plated meals according to presentation standards set by the restaurant.
- Troubleshot any issues that arose during meal preparation or service.
- Took inventory counts before and after shifts to complete food inventory or storage sheets.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients.
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
COURIER/DRIVER
CMA CGM
01.2017 - Current
- Courier services
- Shuttling of employee's home after working hours
- Airport /Port transfers
- Tours
Restaurant Supervisor
Royal Castle Limited
09.2021 - 08.2022
- Overseeing Daily Operations of designated outlet, ensuring that company guidelines are followed
- Ensuring menu items are of exceptional quality and are available at all times
- Monitoring Inventory, ensuring that proper stock rotation is followed
- Teambuilding / Motivating staff
- Execution of random Audits daily on cashiers and stock
- Adhering to all Company cash procedures
- Balancing Daily/Weekly sales, ensuring Linx/Visa Machine is settled and cash deposited/secured for pickup
- Rostering staff on a weekly basis
- Delegation of tasks to staff on a daily basis
- Resolving issues and complaints (both internal and external)
- Monitoring employee performance, logging any incidents that may occur
- Being able to "Fall in Place" when needed (Short Staffed)
Kitchen supervisor
Oasisgt Salad Bar and Grill
05.2014 - 04.2016
- Weekly planning of menu items
- Preparation of menu
- Training of new staff
- Stock and Inventory taking
- Ordering of new stock
Sous Chef
Sweet Lime Restaurant & Bar
07.2013 - 09.2013
- Aids head chef in preparing a variety of local and international cuisine on order in a timely, sanitary, and professional manner
- Assist the head chef in keeping the kitchen in a proper, sanitary condition at all times
- Assist the head chef in preparation food on a daily basis and for private events and functions.
Picture Framer
Okazions Gift Shop
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Professional framing of paintings/photographs
- Inventory taking
- Customer service
Porter /Inventory Clerk
Peake Trading
07.2010 - 09.2010
- Inventory taking
- Stock control
- Receiving Inventory and placing orders
- Re- Stocking shelves
- Customer Service
Intern/Baker
Cinnabon
01.2011
- Preparation of all menu items (buns, cupcakes, smoothies etc.)
- Ensuring all buns are fresh and not passed the half hour limit in the warmer
- Preparation of Dough
- Packaging buns in boxes for takeout.
Education
High School Diploma -
Diego Martin Central Secondary School
09-2010
Some College (No Degree) - Basic Safety Training Familarization
NORTH WEST MAITIME LIMITED
Coral Cove Marina Western Main Chaguaramas Some College (No Degree) - Crowd Management And Safety Training
STCW ONLINE
ROTTERDAM THE NETHERLANDSSome College (No Degree) - Crisis Management And Human Behavior
STCW ONLINE
Rotterdam The NetherlandsSome College (No Degree) - Security Awareness Training For All Seafarers
NORTH WEST MARITIME LIMITED
Coral Cove Marina, Western Main Road Chaguaramas Skills
- Baking techniques
- Temperature Control
- Portion Control
- Recipe Development
- Precision measuring
- Food Plating
- Dessert Preparation
- Glazing and Icing application
- Inventory Rotation
- Sanitation Practices
- Ingredient Selection
- Creativity and Innovation
- Team Management
- Culinary Art
Educationaltraining
- Trinidad and Tobago Hospitality and Tourism Institute, Culinary Arts, Diploma, 09/2013, 06/2014
- Trinidad and Tobago Hospitality and Tourism Institute, Baking and Pastry Arts, Diploma, 09/2010, 06/2012
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 09/02/1992
References
- Akeisha Gould, Accounting Assistant, (868) 381-9745, Caribel, 7A Hobson Street San Fernando.
- Kandice Jones, Branch Manager, (868) 757-3370, Royal Castle Limited, Course Road, Arima
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
2nd Cook Pastry
MSC EURIBA
01.2024 - Current
Restaurant Supervisor
Royal Castle Limited
09.2021 - 08.2022
COURIER/DRIVER
CMA CGM
01.2017 - Current
Kitchen supervisor
Oasisgt Salad Bar and Grill
05.2014 - 04.2016
Sous Chef
Sweet Lime Restaurant & Bar
07.2013 - 09.2013
Intern/Baker
Cinnabon
01.2011
Porter /Inventory Clerk
Peake Trading
07.2010 - 09.2010
Picture Framer
Okazions Gift Shop
01.2010 - 01.2013
High School Diploma -
Diego Martin Central Secondary School
Some College (No Degree) - Basic Safety Training Familarization
NORTH WEST MAITIME LIMITED
Some College (No Degree) - Crowd Management And Safety Training
STCW ONLINE
Some College (No Degree) - Crisis Management And Human Behavior
STCW ONLINE
Some College (No Degree) - Security Awareness Training For All Seafarers
NORTH WEST MARITIME LIMITED
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