Anderson Denner
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
I am a loyal, diligent, and dedicated individual. My objective is to obtain a job where I can take my skills and innovations to build and become the best employee possible. Therefore, I can bring my creations to life making it 5 Diamond Quality. Talented kitchen leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations. Experienced with Multiple cuisine, sourcing ingredients, controlling budgets and boosting restaurant profiles. Conversational skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Chef
Dudleys Nyc
02.2023 - Current
- Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
- Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit grocery costs.
- Requisitioned food, selected and developed recipes and standardized production recipes for consistent quality.
- Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Coordinated employee schedules and developed staff teams to boost productivity.
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance, and cleanliness of production and service areas.
- Developed new recipes and flavor combinations to enhance customer dining experience.
- Utilized culinary techniques to create visually appealing dishes.
Sous Chef
Marea NYC
02.2021 - 02.2023
- Work and serve as key member of a talented and diverse culinary team and restaurant, preparing and executing the menu at direction of Chefs with utmost quality, precision and consistency
- Learn and develop maximum proficiency with the various stations as assigned by Chefs, which includes preparing and cleaning stations properly, stocking stations adequately for service, and communicating actively with Chefs and colleagues to facilitate smooth and efficient kitchen
- Work in a high-intensity kitchen and work environment and be able to handle the rigors of busy services while not sacrificing the quality and consistency of dishes
- Support other areas of the kitchen as needed, and be able and willing to assist teammates in the kitchen as needed, including handling duties of other stations (i.e., pastry, pasta, etc.) or supporting prep cooks
- Maintain clean, sanitized, and organized workstation during each shift, while observing DOH guidelines at all times.
Sou Chef / Caribbean Flavors
Jasmine Porch
03.2018 - 05.2019
- Preparing meals and food to meet the specifications of guests in a timely manner
- Properly measuring kitchen ingredients and food portions
- Ensuring kitchen staff adhere to set standards, procedures, department rules and sanitation requirements
- Using kitchen knives and equipment such as grills, ovens, steamers and warmers in food preparation
- Managing the kitchen inventory and ensuring supplies are fresh and of high quality
- Ensuring proper food temperatures when cooking and proper storage afterward
- Keeping the workstation and kitchen equipment clean, organized and sanitized
- Taking charge of kitchen opening, closing and other side duties as directed by the Executive Chef.
Manager / Kitchen manager
Raphael Home Kitchen
01.2015 - 02.2018
- Washing, cutting, and preparing food before it is cooked
- Cooking food up to standards and carrying out presentations for plating
- Knowledge of knife cuts such as Macedoine, Batonnet, Carre, Julienne, Mince etc
- Consistency in cooking methods and results, along with skills in grilling meats
- Oversee the food preparation and cooking process
- Recruit and train kitchen employees in designated stations
- Monitor inventory levels and perform weekly inventory assessments.
Education
Advance Regents Diploma -
Boys & Girls High School
Brooklyn, NYBachelors Degree (Cyber Security, Network+, Certification) - Management Information Systems
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY06.2014
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft office, Java etc
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Ability to multi-task and work with others efficiently
- Type 60wpm
- Experience building high-performance, highly-available and scalable distributed systems
- S-95 COF
- In-depth knowledge of kitchen health and safety regulations
- Ability to work well in a stressful and fast-paced environment
- Excellent problem-solving and conflict management abilities
- Outstanding communication and organizational skills
- Food Handlers 2386180
- FDNY Oil & Gas
- Food Spoilage Prevention
- Knowledge of Cooking Equipment
- Food Safety
- Kitchen Sanitation
- Knife Skills
- Team management
- Butchery skills
- Ingredient sourcing
- Computer literacy
- Time management
- Budgeting and cost control
- Vendor relations
- Inventory management
- Flambéing Expertise
- Productivity Optimization
- Portion and Cost Control
- Food Production
Timeline
Executive Chef
Dudleys Nyc
02.2023 - Current
Sous Chef
Marea NYC
02.2021 - 02.2023
Sou Chef / Caribbean Flavors
Jasmine Porch
03.2018 - 05.2019
Manager / Kitchen manager
Raphael Home Kitchen
01.2015 - 02.2018
Advance Regents Diploma -
Boys & Girls High School
Bachelors Degree (Cyber Security, Network+, Certification) - Management Information Systems
Syracuse University