David Strosnider
Bluffton,SC
Summary
Experienced culinary professional with a strong foundation in food safety and quality assurance, ensuring compliance with health regulations. Demonstrated expertise in menu development and inventory management, effectively estimating food needs to optimize kitchen operations. Established vendor relations to secure high-quality ingredients while maintaining cost control measures. Oversaw kitchen operations, implementing safety protocols for kitchen equipment to enhance operational efficiency.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Chef
Santa Fe Cafe Hilton Head Island,Sc
Hilton Head Island, SC
08.2007 - 07.2024
- Built and managed relationships with local vendors to obtain fresh, quality ingredients at cost-effective prices.
- Liaised with vendors to purchase optimal recipe ingredients at cost-effective rates.
- Ordered food supplies from vendors to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Planned and prepared food product orders to maintain appropriate stock levels.
- Monitored quality, presentation and quantities of plated food across line.
- Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.
- Assisted restaurant owners with pricing by providing ingredient costs and portioning information.
- Inspected ingredients and equipment to ensure they meet quality standards.
Navy
Department of Navy
San Diego, CA
01.1990 - 01.1994
Education
Culinary Arts - Culinary Arts
International Culinary Academy
Pittsburgh, PA06-1995
Skills
- Food safety
- Menu development
- Inventory management
- Vendor relations
- Cost control
- Quality assurance
- Estimate food needs
- Kitchen equipment safety
- Kitchen operations oversight
references
Marshal Sampson 8432632879
Bill Albert's 8432634726
Timeline
Head Chef
Santa Fe Cafe Hilton Head Island,Sc
08.2007 - 07.2024
Navy
Department of Navy
01.1990 - 01.1994
Culinary Arts - Culinary Arts
International Culinary Academy
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