Austen Schindler
Wilmington,NC
Summary
Innovative Chef de Cuisine with management competencies to handle many customers in busy dining establishment. Dedicated to promoting fun, educational and disciplined work environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Covey
06.2023 - Current
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
- Monitored food and labor costs to verify budget targets were met.
- Coordinated with vendors to order supplies and maintain high quality standards.
- Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
Chef De Partie
Manna
12.2022 - 06.2023
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Rotated stock to use items before expiration date.
- Plated meals paying special attention to garnishes and overall presentation.
- Prepared items for roasting, sautéing, frying and baking.
- Complied with portion and serving sizes as per restaurant standards.
- Monitored food and labor costs to verify budget targets were met.
Chef De Cuisine
Pinpoint
03.2019 - 11.2022
- Created menus and designed corresponding recipes for the establishment.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
- Scheduled and supervised all kitchen employees such as dishwashers and cooks.
- Implemented successful cross-marketing strategies such as food and wine pairings.
- Oversaw preparation of creatively-designed recipes.
- Forecasted seasonal staffing levels and interviewed and hired new staff members.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Hired, managed, and trained kitchen staff.
- Arranged for kitchen equipment maintenance and repair when needed.
- Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit grocery costs.
Line Cook
Dogwood
05.2018 - 09.2018
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Cape Fear Community College
Wilmington, NC06.2019
Skills
- Plating
- Portion Control
- Food Preparation
- Food Safety
- Employee Scheduling
- Inventory Management
- Workflow Optimization
- Cost Control
Timeline
Sous Chef
Covey
06.2023 - Current
Chef De Partie
Manna
12.2022 - 06.2023
Chef De Cuisine
Pinpoint
03.2019 - 11.2022
Line Cook
Dogwood
05.2018 - 09.2018
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Cape Fear Community College
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