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Daniel Phillips

157 N. Willard St Burlington,Vermont

Summary

Seasoned Chef with over 24 years in commercial kitchens, including a pivotal role at Mater Christi School, showcases a blend of culinary expertise and leadership. Renowned for exceptional fish and protein knife skills and a clean, efficient work ethic, excelled in enhancing food interests among students and streamlining operations, demonstrating reliability and creative meal development.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Personal Catering

Self-employeed
Burlington, VT
01.2020 - Current
  • Managed and organized multiple different caterings such as rehearsal dinners, graduation parties, retirement parties, milestone birthday parties, and professional events.

Chef and Kitchen Manager

Mater Christi School
Burlington, VT
08.2017 - Current
  • Food production and staff management for a student body of 340 students and 52 faculty and staff.
  • Inventory, ordering and budgeting for weekly service.
  • Developed and produced well balanced, healthy and creative meals to expand the food interests of the students.
  • Streamlined kitchen operations for increased efficiency through effective staff management and delegation.

Sous Chef

Pulcinella's
S. Burlington, VT
09.2009 - 07.2017
  • Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
  • Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Political Science And Government

Johnson State College
Johnson, VT
05.2008

Bachelor of Science - History

Johnson State College
Johnson, VT
05.2008

Skills

  • 24 years of commercial kitchen experience
  • Smoking, curing, & fermentation
  • Fish and protein knife skills
  • Fresh pasta, sausage, & multicultural cuisines
  • Clean and efficient work-ethic
  • Reliable, punctual and team oriented
  • Well read
  • Recreational foraging

Timeline

Personal Catering

Self-employeed
01.2020 - Current

Chef and Kitchen Manager

Mater Christi School
08.2017 - Current

Sous Chef

Pulcinella's
09.2009 - 07.2017

Bachelor of Science - Political Science And Government

Johnson State College

Bachelor of Science - History

Johnson State College
Daniel Phillips