Aswad Dean
Summary
Professional culinary specialist with proven track record in high-pressure kitchen environments. Adept at team collaboration and flexible with changing needs, ensuring smooth and efficient operations. Possesses strong skills in menu planning, food preparation, and quality control. Known for achieving high standards and delivering results that exceed expectations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Pacific Garden Mission
01.2010 - Current
- Assisted in food preparation and cooking to maintain kitchen efficiency.
- Collaborated with culinary team to ensure quality standards met consistently.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and workstations.
- Supported inventory management by tracking supplies and ingredients needed.
- Adhered to food safety regulations and sanitation practices diligently.
- Participated in menu planning discussions to enhance culinary offerings.
- Learned and followed recipes accurately for consistent dish preparation.
- Engaged in training sessions to develop cooking skills and techniques effectively.
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
- Collaborated with executive chef to develop innovative menu items, leading to increased guest return rates and positive reviews.
- Played a key role in achieving positive health inspection results by maintaining strict compliance with all relevant guidelines and regulations throughout daily operations.
- Mentored junior kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative work environment that improved overall team performance.
- Implemented proper cleaning procedures, ensuring a safe and sanitary kitchen workspace compliant with health department regulations.
- Increased kitchen productivity by optimizing workflow processes and delegating tasks appropriately within the team.
Education
No Degree -
George Westinghouse College Prep
Chicago, ILNo Degree - Leadership, Teamwork, And Negotiation
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL10-2021
GED -
Malcolm X College
Chicago, IL05-2017
Skills
- Team leadership
- Kitchen leadership
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Safe food handling
- Food presentation
- Menu planning
- Kitchen organization
- Allergen awareness
- Supervising food prep
- Mentoring and coaching
- Equipment usage
- Sanitation procedures
Timeline
Sous Chef
Pacific Garden Mission
01.2010 - Current
No Degree -
George Westinghouse College Prep
No Degree - Leadership, Teamwork, And Negotiation
Northwestern University
GED -
Malcolm X College
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