Derick Mountain
Lebanon,ME
Summary
I am 42, and have worked in restaurants for my entire professional career. For the past 15+ years, I have been in an executive or sous chef position.
I am currently looking to apply my trade for the upcoming season where housing is available, so that I can work in a new and interesting part of America!
I love being in the kitchen, I don't call out, and I love working overtime when it is available.
I consistently maintain excellent quality dishes on every station during any volume while being able to help other chefs with a positive attitude.
I have great knife/prep skills, can read and execute exact menu recipes, and understand timing and expediting to help the flow during heavy volume pushes.
I have sufficient funds and can be moved and ready to work as soon as I am needed.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Cape Neddick Lobster Pound
Cape Neddick, ME
06.2023 - 02.2024
- Helped staff adhere to tough restaurant requirements through practical discipline and motivation.
- Assisted restaurant in meeting financial targets by achieving food quality objectives.
- Improved performance of team members resulting in high-quality meals produced daily.
- Performed as head chef to maintain team productivity and restaurant quality.
- Supervised kitchen food preparation in demanding, high-volume environments.
Sous Chef
Adams Mountain Cafe
Manitou Springs, CO
05.2023 - 10.2023
- Supervised cooks and other kitchen personnel during meal services.
- Created a positive work environment by encouraging teamwork among staff members.
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
- Improved performance of team members resulting in high-quality meals produced daily.
Sous Chef - AM
Stage Neck Inn
York Maine, ME
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Assisted in menu development and recipe testing.
- Coordinated ordering, receiving, storage, and distribution of food items.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure adequate supplies on hand.
- Collaborated with Executive Chef to create innovative dishes for special events.
- Contributed to the successful execution of catered events from start to finish.
Restaurant Manager
Las Olas Taqueria
Wells, ME
02.2010 - 09.2012
- Supervised and trained staff in customer service, food handling, and safety protocols.
- Managed day-to-day operations of restaurant, including scheduling, budgeting, and inventory control.
- Oversaw the recruitment, hiring, onboarding, training, scheduling and evaluation of employees.
- Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner to maintain positive relationships with guests.
- Maintained detailed records of sales transactions and daily shift reports.
Education
High School Diploma -
Noble High School
North Berwick, ME05.1999
Skills
- Decision Making
- Assignment Delegation
- Quality Assurance
- Performance Assessment
- Team Leadership
- Mathematical Calculation and Reasoning
- Budget Control
Timeline
Sous Chef
Cape Neddick Lobster Pound
06.2023 - 02.2024
Sous Chef
Adams Mountain Cafe
05.2023 - 10.2023
Sous Chef - AM
Stage Neck Inn
01.2013 - 01.2017
Restaurant Manager
Las Olas Taqueria
02.2010 - 09.2012
High School Diploma -
Noble High School
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