Chad Vigue
Berkeley,CA
Summary
Motivated Chef focused on sourcing high-quality ingredients from local sources to drive farm-to-table menus. Proactive and adaptable team player passionate about sustainable cuisine.
Devoted to ensuring excellent product by completing meal preparation. Plays a vital role as a dedicated team member.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Line Cook
The New Parkway Theater
Oakland, CA
04.2022 - Current
- Cooked menu items based on customer orders.
- Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
- Developed recipes to meet consumer tastes, nutritional needs, and budgetary considerations.
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct food temperature for high scores on health inspections.
- Troubleshot any kitchen equipment issues or malfunctions quickly and efficiently.
- Collaborated with chefs on menu changes and special dishes for customers.
- Developed strategies to enhance food-presentation aspects of catering and retail environments.
- Requested supplies and equipment orders, explaining needs to managers.
Grill Cook
Peak Hospitality Staffing
Boston, MA
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Monitored grill temperature to ensure proper cooking times.
- Sanitized workstation before and after shift to prevent illness and food contamination.
- Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
- Inspected equipment daily for cleanliness and functionality prior to use.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of line workstations.
Prep Cook
Hebrew Senior Life
Roslindale, MA
01.2021 - 07.2021
- Modified standard recipes to account for ingredient issues, customer requests or substitutions for allergen concerns.
- Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Adhered to all regulatory standards regarding safe and sanitary food prep.
- Prepped vegetables and ingredients by washing, chopping and dicing.
- Organized and labeled stock of ingredients to maintain needed inventory levels.
Line Cook
HMSHost Corporation
Boston, MA
07.2019 - 01.2020
- Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods, including meats, potatoes and fish.
Education
Food Protection Manager -
ServSafe
Online09-2019
Professional Chef Certificate -
The Cambridge School of Culinary Arts
Cambridge, MASkills
- Portion control
- Grilling and deep frying skills
- Kitchen equipment and tools
- Cleaning and sanitizing methods
- Regulatory compliance
- Foodservice sanitation
- Ingredient inspection
- Food presentation
Accomplishments
- Recipient of the Good Conduct Service Medal (USN)
- Personally responsible for over $10,000,000 of command equipment with no deficiencies or losses
Timeline
Lead Line Cook
The New Parkway Theater
04.2022 - Current
Grill Cook
Peak Hospitality Staffing
07.2021 - 12.2021
Prep Cook
Hebrew Senior Life
01.2021 - 07.2021
Line Cook
HMSHost Corporation
07.2019 - 01.2020
Food Protection Manager -
ServSafe
Professional Chef Certificate -
The Cambridge School of Culinary Arts