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
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Banquet Chef
Doubletree By Hilton
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Education
High School Diploma - General Education
Walter Hines Page Senior High School
201 Alma Pinnix Dr Greensboro, NC1981
Skills
Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- [ grill, flat top, broil ] cooking technique
- Food presentation talent
- Extensive catering background
- Hospitality and service industry background
- Beautiful presentation of food
- Works well as part of a team am
- Able to keep a clean and sanitary work station
- Willing to work nights and weekends
- Opening and closing procedures
- Food Handler certificate
Timeline
Head Banquet Chef
Doubletree By Hilton
05.2021 - Current
Head Chef
Holiday Inn Johnson City, IHG Hotel
08.2020 - 10.2024
Catering Chef
Winston Salem State University
03.2015 - 11.2020
Head Chef All Positions.
Holiday Inn Greensboro Airport
01.2015 - 02.2024
Head Cook
Fire Mountain Buffet
01.2008 - 07.2010
Head Cook, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Catering.
Hilton Garden Inn
10.2006 - 08.2011
High School Diploma - General Education
Walter Hines Page Senior High School
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