Charles Taite
Detroit Medical Center- Detroit Receiving Hospital
Detroit,MI
29
years of professional experience
Experienced Head Chef with a strong background in food safety, kitchen management, sanitation standards, and waste reduction. Known for leading busy kitchen operations, maintaining compliance, and delivering high-quality dining experiences.
Work History
Head Chef
3 Years 1 Month- Enforced food handling practices in the kitchen to ensure compliance with health department regulations.
- Enforced proper food handling practices throughout the kitchen to maintain strict adherence to health department regulations.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness standards, achieving exemplary ratings during inspections.
- Ensured food quality and safety by rigorously adhering to health and sanitation guidelines.
Cook/Server
13 Years 7 Months- Monitored kitchen stations to optimize workflow and support high-volume service demands.
- Adapted quickly to changing orders, dietary requests, and service priorities in fast-paced environments.
- Monitored kitchen stations to maintain smooth workflow during high-volume service periods.
- Streamlined kitchen operations with effective communication and collaboration among team members.
- Took food orders from cashiers and coordinated cooking to ensure timely service of hot meals.
- Enhanced kitchen operations through clear communication and teamwork, improving service efficiency.
Head Chef
25 Years 7 Months- Directed kitchen operations, coordinating prep, service, and plating for consistent catering execution.
- Designed seasonal menus aligned with client preferences, dietary requirements, and event formats.
- Supervised culinary staff, assigning stations and reinforcing food safety and sanitation standards.
- Managed inventory, monitored stock levels, and minimized waste through disciplined ingredient management.
- Assured food quality throughout preparation, addressing issues before final presentation.
- Cultivated positive working environment by promoting teamwork and open communication among kitchen staff.
Education
High School Diploma
High School Diploma
Skills
Food safety
Food safety regulations
Sanitation standards
Kitchen management
Banquets and catering
Food presentation
Team leadership
Leadership qualities
Timeline
Head Chef
Detroit Medical Center- Detroit Receiving Hospital
09.2023 - CurrentRead More
Cook/Server
LGC Associates
02.2010 - 09.2023Read More
Head Chef
Heavenly Grubb Catering
02.1998 - 09.2023Read More
Denby High School
High School Diploma
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Golightly Vocational School
High School Diploma
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