Alec Sherman
Sous chef
Sun City Center,Florida
Summary
My goal is to continue working within the food service industry in a high level capacity, allowing me to leverage and build upon my prior work experiences. I hope to work in an establishment where I can utilize my many years of culinary skills and strong leadership capabilities.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sous Chef
lakewood ranch medical center
01.2023 - Current
- Continuously monitoring patient food line as well as retail cafeteria for any food or safety issues while keeping all daily paperwork in order
- Communicating with executive chef daily
- Delegating preparation, and cleaning assignments
- Full comprehension of weekly menu as well as all ordering procedures in the absence of the chef.
Chef
Discovery Behavioral health
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Worked independently along side a registered dietitian
- Prepared Lunch and dinner service provided for 25 to 30 people daily with an extra focus on allergies and other specific dietary needs
- Working in conjunction with sysco to keep orders and payments on schedule
- Keeping up on all cleaning and reporting any issues with cooking or safety equipment to the facility manager
- Finishing all expenses reports and company trainings within the proper time frames.
Floor Manager / Sushi Chef
Spicy Sushi
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Supervisory Experience: Served as Floor Manager
- Responsible for oversight of daily food operations and Front of the house
- Insuring quality, service and proper standards are met
- Responsible for Opening, closing & oversight of daily functions- achievement of daily goals & reports
- Responsible for Back of the House Operations: maintenance, sanitation, inventory and order purchases.
Sous Chef / Sushi Chef
Pala Mesa golf Resort
01.2005 - 01.2017
- Menu Preparation: Create Daily, Weekly and Monthly Menus
- Culinary Expertise: Experience in the preparation of Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Entrees, including American, Asian, Italian and Continental Cuisine, as well as experience with sushi and high level banquet and wedding services including private food stations
- Supervisory Experience: Served as lead Sous Chef, responsible for oversight of daily food operations, as well as crew delegation
- Purchasing & Cost Control: Responsible for food and supply purchases that promote high quality product, while maintaining associated cost controls.
Assistant Manager
D'Angelos
01.2002 - 01.2005
- Responsible for Opening, closing, & oversight of daily functions- achievement of daily goals & reports
- Responsible for Back of the House Operations: maintenance, sanitation, inventory and orders
- Maintained safety protocol, including refrigeration, sanitation, storage, product temperature control
- Responsible for hiring and training of new employees, as well as supervision of existing employees.
Food Service Coordinator
Phoenix House
01.1999 - 01.2002
- Responsible for Food Preparation- American/ Continental cuisine
- Responsible for Menu planning: focus on health-conscious, diabetic-friendly, & allergy-specific meals
- Maintained budget, inventory, purchases, forecasts, State/Federal Code Compliance for a state facility
Education
ServSafe Manager Certification -
01.2023
H.S. Diploma -
Warwick Veterans High School
01.1994
Skills
- Knowledge of American, Asian, Italian and Continental Cuisine; Experience with a wide range of soups, pastas, meat, fish, salads and sandwiches; Menu creation, including revision for featured specials Srong supervision skill with an emphasis on education and integrity Trained in all safety haccp procedures Strong knife skills and time management capabilities, well versed in kitchen equipment use and safety Adaptability for any kitchen setting
References
References furnished upon request. Letters of recommendations available.
Certification
Serve Safe
Accomplishments
- Increased productivity by revamping workflow and restructuring line.
- Improved customer satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and to complete satisfaction.
Timeline
Sous Chef
lakewood ranch medical center
01.2023 - Current
Chef
Discovery Behavioral health
01.2019 - 01.2022
Floor Manager / Sushi Chef
Spicy Sushi
01.2017 - 01.2019
Sous Chef / Sushi Chef
Pala Mesa golf Resort
01.2005 - 01.2017
Assistant Manager
D'Angelos
01.2002 - 01.2005
Food Service Coordinator
Phoenix House
01.1999 - 01.2002
ServSafe Manager Certification -
H.S. Diploma -
Warwick Veterans High School