Anthony Council
Marcus Hook,PA
Summary
Motivated Leader with more than a decade of leadership experience. Recognized for assessing operational needs and developing solutions to save costs, improve revenues, and drive customer satisfaction. Resourceful and well-organized with an eagerness to teach, learn, and grow
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef Manager
Sodexo/pauls run retirement home
Philadelphia , PA
08.2024 - Current
- Provided guidance and direction to staff through coaching, counseling, mentoring, and performance reviews.
- Enforced health department regulations regarding storage and preparation of foods.
- Created menus and recipes based on staff and customer preferences for our restaurant section.
- Monitored costs associated with food production and labor expenses to maintain budgetary goals.
Chef Manager
Compass Group USA
Philadelphia, PA
11.2022 - Current
- Created menus based on seasonal ingredients and customer preferences.
- Evaluated existing recipes to make sure they met the highest standards of quality.
- Supervised all kitchen operations, including ordering supplies and equipment maintenance.
- Organized catering events with a focus on high-quality presentation of dishes served.
- Monitored costs associated with food production and labor expenses to maintain budgetary goals.
Sous Chef
Air Culinaire Worldwide
Sharon Hill, PA
07.2019 - 04.2021
- Performed as head chef as needed to maintain team productivity and restaurant quality.
- Oversaw kitchen employee scheduling, meeting all coverage needs and avoiding wasted labor.
- Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted
- Assisted with interviewing, hiring and training kitchen personnel.
- Developed delicious customized menu items for catered functions, delivering exceptional food and service for plated, buffet and family-style.
Cook 2/Supervisor
Christiana Care Health System
Wilmington, DE
12.2014 - 06.2018
- Coached kitchen team members and motivated performance in order to achieve demanding objectives in high-volume kitchen settings.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Revamped and motivated kitchen staff to be highly efficient and produce consistent quality.
Kitchen Supervisor
Broomall Nursing Home
Broomall, PA
02.2012 - 12.2014
- Trained employees on correct cooking techniques, safety standards and performance strategies.
- Cleaned and inspected food preparation areas for safe and sanitary food-handling practices.
- Interviewed, hired, and supervised back of house staff.
- Kept kitchen clean, neat and sanitized by implementing surface and equipment schedules and standards.
Education
Associate of Science - Culinary Arts
Community College of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA2012
Skills
- Decontamination and sanitation
- Problem resolution
- Quality control
- Portion and cost control
- Leadership
- Motivational team management
- Verbal and written communication
- Time management
Timeline
Chef Manager
Sodexo/pauls run retirement home
08.2024 - Current
Chef Manager
Compass Group USA
11.2022 - Current
Sous Chef
Air Culinaire Worldwide
07.2019 - 04.2021
Cook 2/Supervisor
Christiana Care Health System
12.2014 - 06.2018
Kitchen Supervisor
Broomall Nursing Home
02.2012 - 12.2014
Associate of Science - Culinary Arts
Community College of Philadelphia
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