Colton Henderson
Woodland Park,CO
Summary
High-performing Chef offering 6 years of restaurant experience. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Chef
Wines Of Colorado
Cascade, CO
11.2021 - Current
- Verified compliance in preparation of menu items and customer special requests.
- Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for restaurant.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Inventoried food, ingredient and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
- Generated employee schedules, work assignments and determined appropriate compensation rates.
Banquet Sous Chef
Phantom Canyon
Colorado Springs, CO
08.2020 - 11.2021
- Established and updated staff schedules and assignments to optimize coverage of peak times.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to source best ingredients at best prices.
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
Executive Kitchen Manager
The Wines Of Colorado
Cascade, CO
08.2018 - 08.2020
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
Sushi Chef
Fujiyama
Colorado Springs, CO
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Aligned seasonal plans with ingredient availability and key area events for optimal promotions.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
Line Cook
Double Eagle Casino
Cripple Creek, CO
05.2016 - 05.2018
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry and fish for frying purposes.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
Education
High School Diploma -
The Career Building Academy
Colorado Springs 04.2016
Skills
- Coordinating Kitchen Staff
- Price Negotiation
- Staff Supervision and Coordination
- Recipe Development
- Standards Compliance
- Purchasing Equipment
- Sanitation and Cleaning
- Staff Scheduling
- Creative Thinking
- Recordkeeping and Documentation
- Food Preparing, Plating and Presentation
- Customer Service
- Staff Recruiting and Hiring
- Decision Making
Timeline
Executive Chef
Wines Of Colorado
11.2021 - Current
Banquet Sous Chef
Phantom Canyon
08.2020 - 11.2021
Executive Kitchen Manager
The Wines Of Colorado
08.2018 - 08.2020
Sushi Chef
Fujiyama
05.2018 - 08.2018
Line Cook
Double Eagle Casino
05.2016 - 05.2018
High School Diploma -
The Career Building Academy