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Bennie Couch

Winston-Salem

Summary

Adept Head Cook with a strong background in catering and hospitality, showcased at Double Tree by Hilton . Skilled in safe food handling and grill techniques, I excel in delivering beautifully presented meals. Known for enhancing customer satisfaction through exceptional service and food presentation talent, I consistently contribute to team success and kitchen efficiency.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Head Banquet Chef

Doubletree By Hilton

5790 University Pkwy Winston Salem,NC

05.2021 - Current

Grilled, roasted, baked and performed other cooking techniques to produce high volume meals.
Practiced safe work habits to avoid possible injury to self or other employees.
Learned menu items produced by assigned station to achieve proper quantities.
Analyzed banquet event orders and planned and coordinated functions with catering staff to meet or exceed customer expectations.

Head Chef

Holiday Inn Johnson City, IHG Hotel

Johnson City, TN

08.2020 - 10.2024

Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
Managed food costs effectively with careful menu planning, accurate portion control, and utilization of seasonal ingredients.
Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
Developed strong vendor relationships to secure fresh, quality ingredients at competitive prices while supporting local businesses whenever possible.

Head Chef All Positions.

Holiday Inn Greensboro Airport

6426 Burnt Popular Rd

01.2015 - 02.2024

Displayed enthusiasm and knowledge about the restaurant's menu and products
Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
Cooked and served food and meals in accordance with planned menus, diet plans, recipes, portions, temperature control procedures and facility policies.
Positively engaged with customers, offering menu information, providing suggestions and showing genuine appreciation for their business.
Accurately and efficiently prepared healthy, delicious fish, meat and vegetable-based dishes.
Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends

Catering Chef

Winston Salem State University

601 S Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Winston Salem,NC

03.2015 - 11.2020

Cooked for large groups of people and managing various types of food for large events.
Ordered food items and supplies needed to fulfill catering jobs.
Crafted exciting catering options for clients.
Maintained a clean and sanitary kitchen environment by adhering to strict health and safety regulations.

Head Cook, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Catering.

Hilton Garden Inn

4307 Big Tree Way Greensboro, NC

10.2006 - 08.2011

Consistently provided friendly guest service and heartfelt hospitality.
Cooked and packaged large batches of food that were prepared to order or kept hot until needed.
Prepped items for later use to save staff time during busy hours.
Weighed, packaged and labeled meat and seafood products, following proper dating procedures.
Properly wrapped, boxed, and weighed bakery department products
Practiced safe food handling procedures at all times.

Head Cook

Fire Mountain Buffet

1180 S Main St Kernersvlille, NC

01.2008 - 07.2010

Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
Properly labeled and stored all raw food ingredients including produce, meat, fish, poultry, dairy and dry goods in the appropriate storage room, walk-in refrigerator, freezer or cooler.