Cornelius Daniels
McDonough,GA
Summary
Exceptionally innovative Sous Chef with more than nine years’ experience in operations for universities and retirement communities preparing a wide variety of unique appetizers, soups, entrées, sauces, and desserts. Proficient in numerous cooking techniques and cuisines. Proven leadership skills with a track record of training, developing, and fostering strong teams focused on quality, presentation, cost containment, and safety.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sous Chef
Bon Appetit Management
08.2024 - Current
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
Executive Chef
Heritage Oaks Senior Living and Memory Care
07.2021 - 06.2024
- Developing unique and cuisine-appropriate menus
- Collaborating with the Restaurant Manager to set item prices
- Staying current on developing trends in the restaurant industry
- Maintaining the kitchen and surrounding areas in conditions that meet company standards and health code regulations
- Monitoring inventory and purchasing supplies and food from approved vendors
- Hiring, training, and supervising kitchen staff
- Assisting and directing kitchen staff in meal preparation, creation, plating, and delivery
- Identifying and introducing new culinary techniques
- Preparing meals and completing prep support as needed
- Creating and implementing cost-effective menu items
- Ensuring food quality and presentation standards are consistently met
- Leading kitchen staff in achieving culinary excellence
- Managing kitchen operations to maximize efficiency and productivity
Sous Chef/Kitchen Manager
Village at Meyerland
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Supervising and training kitchen staff to ensure efficient operations
- Developing and implementing new menu items and recipes
- Monitoring food costs and waste to maintain budget goals
- Collaborating with the Executive Chef to plan and execute kitchen operations
- Ensuring compliance with food safety regulations and standards
- Handling customer inquiries and special requests professionally and promptly
- Maintaining a positive and professional attitude in a high-pressure environment
- Participating in menu planning and special events coordination
Lead Cook
Eurest Dining Services
06.2019 - 03.2020
- Assisting in preparing meal ingredients, which includes washing, peeling, cutting, and slicing fruits and vegetables as well as marinating meats
- Preparing soups, salads, and sauces as instructed by the head cook
- Plating and garnishing meal items in accordance with the instructions provided by the head cook
- Supervising the work of line cooks to ensure that all given tasks are completed in a timely manner
- Ensuring that all cooking stations are adequately stocked with the necessary meal ingredients and cooking equipment
- Ensuring that all cooking stations and kitchen surfaces are cleaned and disinfected before and after each shift
- Adhering to standard food rotation practices to reduce food wastage and minimize the risk of contamination
- Assessing the quality of delivered food supplies to ensure that it meets restaurant standards
Lead Cook/Sous Chef
Bon Appétit
08.2005 - 06.2019
- Manage food expo and ensure timely service
- Facilitate food temperature logs to maintain food safety standards
- Create and execute menu specials to enhance customer experience
- Supervise and lead production staff to ensure smooth operations
- Oversee inventory management and purchasing of groceries
- Operate various cooking equipment such as slicers, food choppers, fryers, refrigerators, ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, turbo chefs, and steam kettles
- Maintain and clean commercial ovens, meat slicers, steamers, combination ovens, and tilt skillet
- Stock all areas with necessary supplies for efficient operations such as cups, plates, bowls, spoons, and paper towels
Education
Audio engineer -
Media Tech
Houston, TX05.2021
Skills
- Restaurant experience
- Customer service
- Time management
- Leadership
- Food service
- Communication skills
- Guest services
Certification
- Manager Food Handling Certification
- Safe serve Certification
- Leadership Certification
Awards
Employee of the Year, 2017, Bon Appetit
Timeline
Sous Chef
Bon Appetit Management
08.2024 - Current
Executive Chef
Heritage Oaks Senior Living and Memory Care
07.2021 - 06.2024
Sous Chef/Kitchen Manager
Village at Meyerland
08.2020 - 06.2021
Lead Cook
Eurest Dining Services
06.2019 - 03.2020
Lead Cook/Sous Chef
Bon Appétit
08.2005 - 06.2019
Audio engineer -
Media Tech
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