Candace Williams
Patience Hill
Summary
Talented leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations.
Adaptable and enterprising with solid industry background and proven expertise in building and leading successful teams. Talented problem-solver ready to back up fellow employees at any time. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook Shift Leader
Grafton Beach Resort
05.2018 - Current
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas.
- Inspected freezer and refrigerator daily to check and maintain proper temperatures.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Modernized processes for kitchen staff to reduce guest wait times and boost daily output.
- Supervised and enhanced work of twelve-person team producing more than eighty plates per day.
Junior Sous Chef
Fairways Resturant and lounge
10.2017 - 07.2018
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
- Monitored recipe portioning to control food costs.
- Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to source best ingredients at best prices.
- Oversaw cleanliness of each station in kitchen.
Business Operations Assistant 1
Tobago house of Assembly (Finance)
09.2014 - 08.2017
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
Chef
Tobago Hospitality And Tourism Institute
07.2013 - 09.2014
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Oversaw grill, stove and oven and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs.
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
Education
Certificate - Events Management
Arthur Lok Jack
Associate of Science - Culinary Arts
Tobago Hospitality And Tourism Institute
Mt St George, Tobago07.2013
High School Diploma -
Signal Hill Secondary School
Lambeau Road, Signal Hill, Tobago07.2008
Skills
- Company Quality Standards
- Health Inspections
- Kitchen Sanitization
- Portion Sizes
- Business Planning
- Engineering Principles
- Team Leadership
- Customer Relationship Management
- Coordinate Events
- Customer Service
- Staff Management
- Process Payments
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Managing Props
- Risk Management
- Job Assignments
- Status Updates
- Operational Planning
- Clerical Support
- Performance Improvement
Warrant ofiicer class 2 ( Trinidad and Tobago Cadet Force)
As an Warrant Officer in Tobago, i am in charge of sixty(60) children all under the age of 18. I have been a part of this organization as an early teenager. It have given me the leadership and time management that i need to apply to my day to day.
Timeline
Cook Shift Leader
Grafton Beach Resort
05.2018 - Current
Junior Sous Chef
Fairways Resturant and lounge
10.2017 - 07.2018
Business Operations Assistant 1
Tobago house of Assembly (Finance)
09.2014 - 08.2017
Chef
Tobago Hospitality And Tourism Institute
07.2013 - 09.2014
Certificate - Events Management
Arthur Lok Jack
Associate of Science - Culinary Arts
Tobago Hospitality And Tourism Institute
High School Diploma -
Signal Hill Secondary School
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