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CHRISTOPHER DZIEDZIC

CHRISTOPHER DZIEDZIC

Bridgeport,CT

Summary

Hardworking and reliable Sous Chef with strong ability in Kitchen management. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Manager/Kitchen Assistant

Hudson Table
03.2023 - Current
  • Led team in achieving operational efficiencies through process improvements and strategic planning initiatives.
  • Developed and implemented training programs to improve employee performance and engagement.
  • Ordering, food, and non food for daily events.
  • Assisting Chefs with competitions and cooking classes.
  • Leading Chef competitons when needed.
  • Executing daily needs for the location based on neccesity.

Sous Chef

Terrain Cafe
01.2021 - 03.2023
  • SERVSAFE CERTIFIED
  • Responsible for placing and receiving deliveries from multiple vendors daily.
  • Overseeing a team of 10+ employees to keep kitchen running without issue, using communication and collaboration to reach mutual goals.
  • Maintaining consistent food quality and customer satisfaction.
  • Running and operating several stations simultaneously.
  • Fielding interviews and training for new staff.
  • Executing weekly specials and executing full menu changes.
  • Trained junior chefs in cooking techniques and kitchen operations for improved efficiency.
  • Implemented inventory control measures, reducing waste and improving food cost efficiency.
  • Streamlined food preparation processes, increasing kitchen productivity during peak hours.
  • Led daily pre-service meetings, aligning team on menu details and service expectations.
  • Recipe development for all menu items on several different seasonal menu launches.
  • When needed traveling to other states to help operate, or fully operate other BOH teams.
  • Liaised closely with kitchen and front-of-house personnel.
  • Assisted with interviewing, hiring and training kitchen personnel.
  • Assisted restaurant in meeting financial targets by achieving food quality objectives.
  • Supervised kitchen staff, ensuring adherence to food safety and sanitation standards.

Line Cook

Fabiolas Fine Foods Bistro
03.2011 - 08.2019
  • Maintained day-to-day kitchen operations seamlessly in a fast-paced environment.
  • Consistently delivered highest quality product.
  • Assessed inventory every week; placed and received orders.
  • Keyholder responsibilities included cash management and placing orders.
  • Operated full kitchen and dish station independently 1 day a week.

Education

GED -

Northwestern Community College Adult Education
Winsted, CT
03.2012

Skills

  • Menu Development
  • Foodservice
  • Line Inspections
  • Portion Control
  • Food Preparation
  • Garnishing and Plating
  • Menu Memorization
  • Staff Motivation
  • Farm to Table
  • Kitchen Management
  • Staff Training
  • Compliance
  • Mentoring and Coaching
  • Positive and Professional
  • Workflow Optimization
  • Ordering and Requisitions
  • Vendor Relations
  • Supervising Food Prep
  • Safety Management
  • Safe Food Handling
  • Team Leadership
  • Menu Planning
  • Inventory Management
  • Motivational Team Management

Certification

Management Serv safe.

Languages

Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Assistant Manager/Kitchen Assistant

Hudson Table
03.2023 - Current

Sous Chef

Terrain Cafe
01.2021 - 03.2023

Line Cook

Fabiolas Fine Foods Bistro
03.2011 - 08.2019

GED -

Northwestern Community College Adult Education

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