Aaron Richards
Edmonds,WA
Summary
Seasoned Sous Chef specializing in Senior Living cuisine. Successful 10+ year record in high-volume kitchens. Career achievements working with head chefs and kitchen staff to meet high standards for taste, presentation and service.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sous Chef
Scriber Gardens Lynnwood
02.2022 - 12.2022
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
Sous Chef
Emerald City Senior Living
03.2020 - 02.2022
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
- Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
Sous Chef
Queen Anne Manor
12.2019 - 03.2020
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
Education
High School -
San Luis Obispo High School
San Luis Obispo, CASkills
- Safe Food Handling
- Quality Assessments
- Chef Assistance
- High-Quality Ingredients
- Ordering and Requisitions
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Kitchen Management
- Coordinating Kitchen Staff
- Employee Scheduling
- Collaborative Relationships
- Staff Training
- Inventory Management
- Garnishing and Plating
- Special Events and Catering
- Line Inspections
- Food Preparation
- Food Preparing, Plating and Presentation
- Supervising Food Prep
- Portion Control
- Motivational Team Management
- High-Volume Environments
- Quality Control and Oversight
- Equipment Inspection and Maintenance
- Standards Compliance
- Stocking and Replenishing
- Staff Recruiting and Hiring
- Staff Supervision and Coordination
- Menu Planning
- Customer Service
- Cleaning and Sanitation
- Scheduling Equipment Repairs
- Team Leadership
- Instruction and Delegation
- Performance Improvement
- Employee Performance Oversight
- Contamination Control
- Disciplinary Action
- Recruiting and Hiring
- Guest Satisfaction
- Conflict Resolution
- Chef Consultations
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Professional Relationships
- Cooking Technique Demonstrations
- Food and Beverage Service
- Corrective Actions
- Resolving Complaints
- Temperature Monitoring
- Basic Math
- Consistent Supervision
- Consistent Presentations
- Food Production Timing
- Work Assignments
- Organization and Prioritization
- Hospitality Service
- Reading Comprehension
- Inventory Records
- Safe Work Practices
- Safety and Sanitation Standards
- Staff Performance Assessments
- Proper Storage Procedures
- Dietary Requirements
- Active Listening
- Food Preparation and Safety
- Safety and Risk Management
- Portion Standards
- Order Delivery Procedures
Certification
WA state food handlers permit
CPR certification
Timeline
Sous Chef
Scriber Gardens Lynnwood
02.2022 - 12.2022
Sous Chef
Emerald City Senior Living
03.2020 - 02.2022
Sous Chef
Queen Anne Manor
12.2019 - 03.2020
High School -
San Luis Obispo High School
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