Charles Jones
Chicago,United States
Summary
High-performing individual with a solid background in culinary arts; offering 18+ years of catering, restaurant and customer service experience. Skilled in creating innovative and delicious dishes while managing kitchen staff and inventory. Efficient and committed to keeping high standards of food safety and sanitation.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Chef
Food 2 You
03.2006 - 08.2023
- Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
- Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit grocery costs.
- Requisitioned food, selected and developed recipes and standardized production recipes for consistent quality.
- Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
- Assisted with menu development and planning.
- Modified recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies.
- Participated in food tastings and taste tests.
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time for approximately 6000 individuals daily.
Education
High School Diploma -
St. Benedict Catholic High School
Chicago05.1992
Skills
- Childcare Catering
- Food Stock and Supply Management
- Kitchen Staff Management
- Sanitation Guidelines
- Recipe Development
- Purchasing Management
- Meal Preparation
- Catering and Events
- Kitchen Equipment Operation and Maintenance
- Multitasking
- Nutrition Knowledge
Timeline
Executive Chef
Food 2 You
03.2006 - 08.2023
High School Diploma -
St. Benedict Catholic High School
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