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Derek Neighbor

Derek Neighbor

Estes Park,CO

Summary

Professional individual seeking company advancement that will utilize my abilities obtained over the last 35 years working in the hospitality industry.

Highly dependable and respectfully outspoken employee. Excelling in multitasking, time management, customer service, knowledge of product, versatile cooking techniques. The ability to relate information to others effectively in a team environment. Comfortable in diverse situations.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chef

High Peak Camp
Estes Park, CO
08.2024 - Current

Executive Chef

Holiday Inn Este Park
Estes Park, CO
01.2019 - 08.2024

Executive Sous Chef

Kennedy Space Center
Cape Canaveral, FL
01.2011 - 01.2019

Sous Chef

The Gideon Putnam Resort
Saratoga Springs, NY
01.2010 - 01.2011

Chef

The Sagamore
Bolton Landing, NY
01.2009 - 01.2010

Executive Chef

The Canyons Ski Resort
Park City, Utah
01.2008 - 01.2009

Chef

The Sagamore
Bolton Landing, NY
01.2007 - 01.2008

Executive Chef

The Park Grill
Gatlinburg, TN
01.2000 - 01.2007

Education

Culinary Arts -

Schenectady County Community College
Schenectady, NY
01.2011

Skills

  • Menu development
  • Cost Control
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • ServSafe Certification
  • Kitchen Management
  • Safe Food Handling
  • Kitchen Staff Management
  • Banquets and catering
  • Inventory Management
  • Staff Scheduling
  • Food Service Safety Training
  • Sanitation Standards
  • Restaurant Operations
  • Purchasing
  • Staff Supervision and Coordination
  • Food Preparing, Plating, and Presentation
  • Team Training
  • Portion and cost control
  • Food inventories

Certification

Certified ServeSafe Instructor/Proctor, 2022- Present

Timeline

Chef

High Peak Camp
08.2024 - Current

Executive Chef

Holiday Inn Este Park
01.2019 - 08.2024

Executive Sous Chef

Kennedy Space Center
01.2011 - 01.2019

Sous Chef

The Gideon Putnam Resort
01.2010 - 01.2011

Chef

The Sagamore
01.2009 - 01.2010

Executive Chef

The Canyons Ski Resort
01.2008 - 01.2009

Chef

The Sagamore
01.2007 - 01.2008

Executive Chef

The Park Grill
01.2000 - 01.2007

Culinary Arts -

Schenectady County Community College
Derek Neighbor