Corday Whitney-Hatfield
Summary
Top-notch professional with expertise in menu development, kitchen management and staff training. Creates unique and delicious dishes while controlling food and labor costs. Collaborative and committed to seeking feedback from customers and staff to improve kitchen workflows. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Chef/Owner/Operator
LLoyds House Of Mac
Seattle, WA
05.2020 - Current
- Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation and safety processes.
- Estimated food consumption and requisitioned food, selected and developed recipes, standardized production recipes for consistent quality and established presentation technique.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
Executive Sous Chef
Lakeside/ Waterways Cruises And Events
Seattle, WA
07.2020 - 02.2023
- Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
- Established and updated staff schedules and assignments to optimize coverage of peak times.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for restaurant.
- Verified compliance in preparation of menu items and customer special requests.
- Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation and safety processes.
- Delivered excellent food quality and maximized customer satisfaction by preparing meals according to customer requests.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Inventoried food, ingredient and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
- Assisted customers in planning corporate events, social galas and gourmet dinners.
- Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
Sous Chef
Jemil's Big Easy
Seattle, WA
07.2014 - 05.2020
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
- Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
- Developed and remained accountable for safety, quality, consistency and adherence to standards.
- Managed 5 culinary personnel in service to -customer base.
- Applied entrepreneurial leadership and vision for one of seattle's premier full-service catering and event production companies.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
South Seattle Community College
Seattle, WA06.2017
High School Diploma -
Renton Senior High School
Renton, WA06.2002
Skills
- Catering and Events
- Garnishing and Plating
- Special Events
- Restaurant Operation
- Restaurant Industry Trends Awareness
- Verify Food Quality
- Create Recipes
- Food Stock and Supply Management
- Estimate Food Needs
- Culinary Trends
- Hiring, Training and Development
- Cook Consistent Dishes
- Signature Dish Creation
- Menu Planning
- Cleaning and Sanitation
Timeline
Executive Sous Chef
Lakeside/ Waterways Cruises And Events
07.2020 - 02.2023
Executive Chef/Owner/Operator
LLoyds House Of Mac
05.2020 - Current
Sous Chef
Jemil's Big Easy
07.2014 - 05.2020
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
South Seattle Community College
High School Diploma -
Renton Senior High School