Edward Wutka
Waldorf ,Md
Summary
Talented kitchen leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus efficiency, and productivity in high volume fast paced operation. Experienced in different cuisines, sourcing ingredients and controlling budgets!!
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Farmhouse and Creperie
La Plata Md
2024 - 08.2025
- Oversaw daily kitchen operations, ensuring adherence to food safety and sanitation standards.
- Managed inventory levels, reducing waste through efficient stock control practices.
- Trained and mentored kitchen staff on culinary techniques and best practices.
- Developed seasonal menu items, enhancing customer satisfaction and dining experience.
- Collaborated with suppliers to source high-quality ingredients within budget constraints.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
Dispatch
Pender Logistics. Amazon
Waldorf Md
2022 - 2024
- Ensured timely deliveries with effective communication between dispatch, team members, and clients.
- Ensured timely dispatch of shipments with efficient management of the sorting team.
Sous Chef
Gideon Putnam, Saratoga Springs
Saratoga Springs
08.2018 - 11.2021
- Responsible for trouble shooting and setting up of events. Supported over 100 events annually that ranged in size from 10-250 people
- Supervised and motivated staff by recognizing and rewarding individual achievements, maintaining a positive attitude encouraging creativity and delegating tasks appropriately
- Maintained inventory requirements as well as determining necessary equipment maintenance.
- Cooked for prestigious people
- Managed staff of 10 individuals
- Scheduling of employees
- Ordering of produce and various purveyors.
Education
Associates - Business admin with a concentration in marketing
Frostburg State University
Frostburg06.1996
Skills
- Ability to Multitask
- Ability to Work in a Team
- Highly organised and time efficient
- Highly developed interpersonal communication Resourceful problem solving skills
- Self motivated and work well under pressure
Timeline
Sous Chef
Gideon Putnam, Saratoga Springs
08.2018 - 11.2021
Associates - Business admin with a concentration in marketing
Frostburg State University
Kitchen Manager
Farmhouse and Creperie
2024 - 08.2025
Dispatch
Pender Logistics. Amazon
2022 - 2024