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Andrew Adams

@andrewadams2

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I lead high-volume kitchen operations, delivering quality meals, HACCP compliance, and efficient team coordination.

Zimbabwe

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to lead or contribute to a fast-paced kitchen where I can deliver high-quality food, maintain HACCP standards, develop menus, control costs, and train kitchen teams.

I've led kitchen and front-of-house operations at Epic Restaurant in Bulawayo, overseeing a 120-seat restaurant serving more than 500 covers daily across buffet, à la carte, and banquet service.

I develop menus and recipes, control food costs, reduce waste through portion control and FIFO rotation, and manage inventory, suppliers, and stock ordering. I've also prepared and served meals for up to 1,500 guests in a single service.

My experience includes Head Chef, Commis Chef, and casual chef work, with a focus on food preparation, presentation, HACCP compliance, sanitation, and training junior kitchen staff.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Commis Chef

Sethule Guest Lodge

Oct 2020 - Apr 2021 (6 months)

Executed mise en place, prepared ingredients, and assisted in cooking high-quality dishes for daily operations. Maintained strict food safety, sanitation, and temperature control standards per HACCP.

Food Preparation HACCP Food Safety Sanitation Buffet Service A La Carte Service Equipment Operation