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Anthony Gilmartin

Nashua,NH

Summary

High-performing Chef offering 8 years of restaurant experience. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Talent for building streamlined, cohesive teams. Forward-thinking professional offering more than 8 years of experience working in fast-paced kitchens. Skilled at staying focused and productive in high-stress situations and maintaining calmness in busy times. Professional Chef adept at expertly managing and guiding team of kitchen personnel in production of every cuisine. Well-versed in overseeing construction, quality and deliverance of each plate. Self-motivated Chef with 8 years of expertise preparing memorable dishes with fresh ingredients. Well-trained in all cuisines. Master in cooking and tasting. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Chef

Bedford Falls Assisted Living
Bedford, NH, NH
04.2022 - Current
  • Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
  • Verified compliance in preparation of menu items and residents special requests.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Interacted with residents to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
  • Collaborated with other personnel to produce and modify menus and selections.
  • Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet residents needs and palates.
  • Inventoried food, ingredient and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
  • Developed recipes and menus by applying understanding of residents demands and culinary trends,
  • Modernized work processes to reduce resident wait times and boost daily output.
  • Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate satisfied residents.

Head Chef

Chambers Bistro
London, England
01.2008 - 01.2009
  • Collaborated with vendors and suppliers to obtain quality recipe ingredients while adhering to company budgets.
  • Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Verified compliance in preparation of menu items and customer special requests.
  • Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas.
  • Created recipes and prepared advanced dishes.
  • Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit grocery costs.
  • Forecasted supply needs and estimated costs.

Head Chef

City Limits
London, England
01.2006 - 01.2008
  • Collaborated with vendors and suppliers to obtain quality recipe ingredients while adhering to company budgets.
  • Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Verified compliance in preparation of menu items and customer special requests.
  • Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas.
  • Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
  • Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action and performance reviews.
  • Oversaw scheduling, inventory management and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.

Chef

Simply Nico
London, England
01.2003 - 01.2006
  • Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
  • Verified compliance in preparation of menu items and customer special requests.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Oversaw grill, stove and oven and cleaned equipment after every shift.
  • Interacted with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Collaborated with other personnel to produce and modify menus and selections.
  • Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
  • Inventoried food, ingredient and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
  • Developed recipes and menus by applying understanding of market demand and culinary trends,
  • Cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
  • Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs.

Education

Associate of Arts - Science

Summerhill College
Sligo, Ireland
05.1979

Skills

  • Sanitation guidelines
  • Performance assessments
  • Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
  • Recipes and menu planning
  • Signature Dish Creation
  • Food Plating and Presentation
  • Workflow Optimization
  • Budgeting and Cost Control
  • Food Preparation and Safety
  • Order Delivery Practices
  • Food Spoilage Prevention
  • Vendor relations
  • Hospitality service expertise

Timeline

Chef

Bedford Falls Assisted Living
04.2022 - Current

Head Chef

Chambers Bistro
01.2008 - 01.2009

Head Chef

City Limits
01.2006 - 01.2008

Chef

Simply Nico
01.2003 - 01.2006

Associate of Arts - Science

Summerhill College
Anthony Gilmartin