Christian Preddie
Boerne
Summary
Experienced and forward-thinking professional with over 10 years of expertise in fast-paced kitchen environments. Demonstrates ability to remain focused and productive in high-stress situations while maintaining a sense of calmness during busy times. Well-versed in a wide range of culinary techniques, with a proven track record of delivering excellent results.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Chef
Compass Group, NAD
08.2021 - Current
- Menu Planning/Development
- Ordering/Inventory Control
- Performs daily audits of safety, sanitation, food quality, meal delivery at point of service, and quality standards to optimize financial and operational productivity
- Works closely with the Director and Dietitian to ensure proper quality and service to patients
- Scheduling of Staff
- Input of invoices
- Work closely with hospital executives to ensure the quality of food to patients while maintaining costs
- Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
- Increased customer satisfaction by creating innovative and diverse menus tailored to various dietary needs.
- Maintained a safe and sanitary work environment, adhering to health department standards and regulations.
- Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
- Fostered a positive working environment among kitchen team members that encouraged collaboration, creativity, and open communication.
Sous Chef
Eurest
01.2019 - 08.2021
- Daily Preparation/Cooking for both cafes
- Inventory
- Supervision of Staff
- Ordering
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
- Participated in food tastings and taste tests.
Supervisor
IU West Hospital
08.2017 - 12.2018
- Ensured Tray Line was running efficiently
- Covered Shifts as needed
- Beverage Orders
- Ensured recipes were followed correctly
- Daily Patient Rounding
Line Cook
Flik Hospitality
03.2016 - 12.2018
- Prep/Cook Meals for Players Daily
- Action Station
- Assist with special events and ordering
Kitchen Manager
URBN
06.2014 - 02.2016
- Inventory
- Hiring
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Managing of cafe and kitchen staff
- Scheduling
- Inventory
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
Commissary
Citarella
02.2013 - 06.2014
- Season and cook food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience
- Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods
- Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment, using various kitchen utensils and equipment
- Portion, arrange, and garnish food
- Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling, or piercing them with utensils
- Wash, peel, cut, and seed fruits and vegetables to prepare them for consumption
Education
Star Career Academy
01.2013
Skills
- Budget Planning
- MS Systems
- Scheduling
- Purchasing
- Customer Service
- Menu Creation
- Team leadership
- Hiring, training, and development
- Inventory control
- Kitchen management
- Safe food handling
- Operations management
- Customer service
- Catering and events
Certification
ServSafe Manager
Timeline
Executive Chef
Compass Group, NAD
08.2021 - Current
Sous Chef
Eurest
01.2019 - 08.2021
Supervisor
IU West Hospital
08.2017 - 12.2018
Line Cook
Flik Hospitality
03.2016 - 12.2018
Kitchen Manager
URBN
06.2014 - 02.2016
Commissary
Citarella
02.2013 - 06.2014
ServSafe Manager
Star Career Academy
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