Lucian-Andrei Hutan
Head Cook
Timișoara,TM
Summary
A dedicated Cook Chef with a good foundation in culinary art, I've gained practical experience in kitchen operations, food preparations, and customer service. Eager to continue learning and grow in a dynamic culinary environment, and I think that's my chance to see another culture and learn new things from professionals. I'm a strong team player with good communication skills, and I've always tried to contribute positively to team success where I've worked before.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Head Cook
Billy Boy's Pizza
10.2020 - Current
- Plan daily kitchen activities and supervise staff
- Prepare and cook meals, including pizza, according to recipes and customer specifications.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation standards in kitchen.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient service during busy periods.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Developed recipes and menus for restaurant
- Inspected freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to check temperatures levels, ensuring proper functionality.
Meat Section Cook
Riviere Brasserie
10.2019 - 09.2020
- Slicing and cutting various types of meat according to recipes and menu requirements
- Grilling, baking, steaming, and boiling meats for maintaining quality and presentation standards
- Verify meat products for freshness, quality, and proper cooking temperatures to meet health and safety standards
- Working closely with kitchen staff to coordinate meal preparation
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
Sushi Chef.
Wasabi Running Sushi
02.2017 - 09.2019
- Prepare and assemble sushi dishes according to established recipes and presentation standards
- Excellent knife skills and proficiency in various sushi techniques, ensuring precision in cutting, slicing, and shaping sushi ingredients
- Maintain high standards of quality in sushi preparation, ensuring that each dish meets customer expectations
- Work with kitchen staff to coordinate sushi preparation and service in fast-paced environment, and having great teamwork all together
- Hand-rolled sushi with care and accuracy to create uniform, visually appealing dishes.
Kitchen Team Leader (Formerly Pizza Chef)
Base Wood Fire Pizza
11.2014 - 01.2017
- Evaluated individual performance of team members providing coaching when needed leading to overall improvements in skill level.
- Lead and supervise a team of kitchen staff, including pizza makers and assistants, by delegating tasks, and providing guidance
- Order supplies and ingredients, and manage stock rotation to maintain adequate inventory levels for seamless pizza production
- Ensure the quality and presentation of pizzas, implementing corrective measures as needed to meet quality standards
- rain new kitchen staff on food preparation techniques, recipes, and safety procedures
- Talking with kitchen staff on any issue or concerns they had, and resolve conflicts as needed
- Collaborate with front-of-house staff to ensure timely and efficient service
- Evaluated individual performance of team members providing coaching when needed leading to overall improvements in skill level, and providing feedback
Cook Chef (former Pizza Chef)
Ramiro Sport Pub
08.2008 - 05.2014
- Starting of career, I've transitioned from a role as bartender to pursue a career in culinary arts, driven by passion for cooking and desire to learn
- Started by learning to make Pizza, specialized in preparing and cooking pizzas to order
- After learning to make pizza, I've transitioned into kitchen activities and assisted to food preparation under the guidance of experienced chefs.
- Gained experience in various cooking techniques
- Prepare and cook a variety of dishes
Education
High School Diploma -
Colegiul National Stefan Cel Mare
Suceava, Romania 04.2001 -
Skills
Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
Good communication
Ability to work under pressure
Attention to detail and to deliver quality
Culinary skills and kitchen operations
Knowledge of cooking procedures
Ability to communicate effectively in English at a B1 proficiency level
Timeline
Head Cook
Billy Boy's Pizza
10.2020 - Current
Meat Section Cook
Riviere Brasserie
10.2019 - 09.2020
Sushi Chef.
Wasabi Running Sushi
02.2017 - 09.2019
Kitchen Team Leader (Formerly Pizza Chef)
Base Wood Fire Pizza
11.2014 - 01.2017
Cook Chef (former Pizza Chef)
Ramiro Sport Pub
08.2008 - 05.2014
High School Diploma -
Colegiul National Stefan Cel Mare
04.2001 -