Renardo Lewis
Chef
Greater Portmore
Summary
A creative and bold culinary professional, specializing in Jamaican cuisine, seafood and soups. Known for an excellent palette, innovative presentation skills, mentoring of aspiring young chefs and fostering competitive growth, as a judge of national culinary competitions for the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC). Also a singer / songwriter and basketball enthusiast.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Cashier
Macau Enterprises Limited
6 2018 - Current
- Listen to customer complaints, resolve issues and escalate complex concerns to manager on duty for resolution
- Employ high-level written and oral communication skills, to adequately disseminate information to customers and staff alike
- Brainstorm team-building exercises with team leaders and team members
- Supporting Manager on Duty in maintaining control of actions of both customers and staff
- Ensuring junior cashier tills are balanced at the end of each shift
Chef De Partie
Macau Enterprise Limited
10.2015 - 06.2018
- Oversaw menu planning and verified prep and line cook compliance with recipes
- Led kitchen staff, keeping workstations clean and overseeing food preparation and presentation
- Improved productivity for continual quality under tight constraints during peak meal service
- Mentored new joiners to assimilate quickly into hardworking team in fast-paced environment.
Line Cook
Opa Greek Restaurant & Lounge
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
- Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
- Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
Line Cook
Triple Century Restaurant
01.2014 - 11.2014
- Prepared and cooked meals according to recipes and customer specifications.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Maintained consistent portion control, ensuring uniformity in presentation and reducing food waste.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality dishes in a timely manner.
Education
Chef Departie - Food Preparation
HEART NVQJ
Kingston, Jamaica08.2017
Commis Chef - Food Preparation
HEART NVQJ
Kingston, JamaicaSkills
Cooking Technique Demonstrations
Fine Dining
Knife Skills
Food Preparing, Plating, and Presentation
Food Safety
Menu item development
Timeline
Chef De Partie
Macau Enterprise Limited
10.2015 - 06.2018
Line Cook
Opa Greek Restaurant & Lounge
01.2015 - 12.2015
Line Cook
Triple Century Restaurant
01.2014 - 11.2014
Head Cashier
Macau Enterprises Limited
6 2018 - Current
Chef Departie - Food Preparation
HEART NVQJ
Commis Chef - Food Preparation
HEART NVQJ
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