Christopher Petrie
Newberg,OR
Summary
Dynamic Sous Chef with a proven track record at Sunshine Retirement Living, excelling in team leadership and inventory management. Recognized for enhancing kitchen productivity and achieving high culinary standards. Adept at mentoring staff and ensuring food safety compliance, delivering exceptional dining experiences for residents while minimizing waste.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Sunshine Retirement Living
05.2018 - Current
- In conjunction with the Executive Chef, ensure that food, supplies, and appropriate personnel are available for the meal and assist in coordinating prep for the following days menu.
- Serve nutritious, attractively garnished food in an efficient manner ensuring high culinary standards are met
- Ensure Temperature logs are completed at required time ( Cooler, Freezer, Production Sheets, and Dishwasher)
- Focus on resident satisfaction and effectively resolve any food-complain issues as needed
- Oversee the Community Food Service Staff and overall smooth kitchen operation in the absence of the Executive Chef
- Perform administrative duties including menu planing, ordering, receiving , invoice processing, inventory and end-of-month report fo the Business Office Manager.
Sous Chef
Creekside Senior Living
09.2017 - 05.2018
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
- Ensured consistent quality control of all dishes leaving the kitchen, resulting in a reputation for excellence among patrons.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
- Assisted with menu development and planning.
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
- Cooked delicious meals for over 150 residents on a daily basics, up to 250 when we had events.
Head Night Cook
Sunshine Retirement Living
03.2013 - 09.2017
- Collaborated with fellow cooks to create cohesive menus for nightly dinner services.
- Follow safe food-handling and storage procedures.
- Assist with the set-up of special functions for marketing events along with the Sous Chef and Executive Chef
- Maintained a clean and sanitary work environment to ensure compliance with health regulations.
Sous Chef
Bonaventure Assisted and Independent Living
08.2009 - 03.2013
- Played a key role in achieving positive health inspection results by maintaining strict compliance with all relevant guidelines and regulations throughout daily operations.
- Mentored junior kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative work environment that improved overall team performance.
- Increased kitchen productivity by optimizing workflow processes and delegating tasks appropriately within the team.
Diswasher/Prep Cook/Cook
Astro House
01.2007 - 08.2009
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Expedited food preparation for timely service by closely following chef''s instructions and prioritizing tasks.
- Stocked inventory efficiently, enabling seamless transition between meal services.
- Streamlined food preparation process, increasing kitchen productivity.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Operated dishwasher and manually washed dishes to clean all chinaware, silverware, and cooking utensils.
Education
High School Diploma -
Newberg High School
Newberg, OR06-2009
Skills
- Team leadership
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Knife skills
- Mentoring and coaching
- Menu memorization
- Ordering and requisitions
- Operations support
- Positive and professional
Timeline
Sous Chef
Sunshine Retirement Living
05.2018 - Current
Sous Chef
Creekside Senior Living
09.2017 - 05.2018
Head Night Cook
Sunshine Retirement Living
03.2013 - 09.2017
Sous Chef
Bonaventure Assisted and Independent Living
08.2009 - 03.2013
Diswasher/Prep Cook/Cook
Astro House
01.2007 - 08.2009
High School Diploma -
Newberg High School
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