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Henry Ward

Cook
St Paul Park

Summary

Dynamic Chef with extensive experience at Presbyterian Homes, excelling in meal preparation and food safety. Proven ability to customize dishes for diverse dietary needs while reducing food waste through strategic planning. Strong team collaborator with exceptional time management skills, consistently delivering high-quality meals under pressure.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Language

Work History

Chef

Presbyterian Homes
07.2022 - 03.2023
  • Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
  • Successfully met dietary requirements for diverse clientele by providing customized meal options upon request.
  • Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques.
  • Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
  • Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Upheld stringent food safety regulations, ensuring compliance with all relevant health department guidelines.

Chef

Presbyterian Homes
10.2024 - Current

Same as above.

Cook

Park Place Sports Bar and Grill
06.2022 - 10.2022
  • Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
  • Learned to operate effectively under high pressure while keeping composure.

Pizza Cook

Carbones Pizzeria
06.2021 - 06.2022
  • Prepared fresh dough and other pre-made items, following store recipes to mix ingredients, allowing for sufficient rising or cooking and placing in cooler for storage until needed.
  • Effectively communicated and coordinated with fellow cooks and the sandwich/pasta station to ensure large orders with many items would come out together in a timely manner, even under times of high pressure.
  • Worked diligently for hours to make quality pizzas over and over, with great consistency.

Education

No Degree - Japanese Language

GenkiJACS
Nagoya, Japan
05.2001 -

High School Diploma -

Park High School
Cottage Grove, MN
06-2022

Skills

Meal preparation

Food quality

Food safety and sanitation

Equipment maintenance

Time management

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Effective communications

Performance improvement

Timeline

Chef

Presbyterian Homes
10.2024 - Current

Chef

Presbyterian Homes
07.2022 - 03.2023

Cook

Park Place Sports Bar and Grill
06.2022 - 10.2022

Pizza Cook

Carbones Pizzeria
06.2021 - 06.2022

No Degree - Japanese Language

GenkiJACS
05.2001 -

High School Diploma -

Park High School
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