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Edwin TORRES

Stratford,CT

Summary

Seasoned Executive Chef with 20 years' of experience in the field .Who maintains and handles all operations of the establishment and staff. Professional who manages and guides kitchen personnel in the production of meals. Oversees the construction and deliverance of food to be served. Dedicated passionate. Skilled in meal preparation and assuring quality products. Functions as a vital team member and performs well under pressure. Expert in managing and preparing foods at reduced cost without compromising quality and taste. Trained in Myfinance, Mystaff, CPM, Myorders. Effective in controlling and managing Labor coast. Worked successfully in and with union units. Executive Chef for the following Compass Group clients Morgan Stanley, U.B.S Bank, Royal Bank of Scotland, Hartford Insurance . Museum of Natural History N.Y.C

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Education Supervisor-Culinary&Baking

New England Acquisition LLC
09.2023 - 08.2024
  • Developed and implemented various intervention strategies to address individual student needs, resulting in improved academic achievement across diverse populations.
  • Provided constructive feedback on teacher performance as part of a comprehensive evaluation process aimed at continuous improvement in instructional quality.
  • Spearheaded efforts to integrate technology into the classroom, utilizing digital tools and resources to enhance student learning experiences and prepare them for future success in an increasingly digital world.
  • Assessed equipment acquisition and training needs and made recommendations to program director.

Executive Chef

Restaurant Associates
01.2010 - 06.2021
  • Verified compliance in preparation of menu items and customer special requests.
  • Oversaw and directed kitchen staff of 25 and individual position assignments.
  • Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
  • Hired, trained and managed all kitchen staff, including employee development, issuing disciplinary action and conducting performance reviews.
  • Generated employee schedules, work assignments and determined appropriate compensation rates.
  • Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
  • Ensured personnel safety, kitchen sanitation and proper food handling or storage.
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for restaurant.
  • Requisitioned food, selected and developed recipes and standardized production recipes for consistent quality.

Cafe Chef

Compass
2010 - 2012

Royal Bank of Scotland

  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent

Sous Chef

Compass
2008 - 2010

U.B.S Bank

  • Managed 20 culinary personnel in service to 1000-customer base

Chef

Michel Nischan
2006 - 2008

Dressing Room Restaurant . Upscale New American choice co-founded by Paul Newman, crafting organic plates in a restored barn.

  • Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business

Cook

Chef Portale
2003 - 2005
  • Planned lunch, dinner and bar menus, as well as special menus for in-house special events and catering

Education

Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts

New York Restaurant School
N.Y.C
2000

Skills

  • Menu planning
  • Workflow optimization
  • Forecasting and planning
  • Problem-solving
  • Team leadership
  • Employee training and development
  • Fine-dining expertise
  • Institutional and batch cooking
  • Effective planner
  • Extensive catering background
  • Menu marketing expertise
  • Hospitality and service industry background
  • Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
  • Payroll and scheduling

Timeline

Education Supervisor-Culinary&Baking

New England Acquisition LLC
09.2023 - 08.2024

Executive Chef

Restaurant Associates
01.2010 - 06.2021

Cafe Chef

Compass
2010 - 2012

Sous Chef

Compass
2008 - 2010

Chef

Michel Nischan
2006 - 2008

Cook

Chef Portale
2003 - 2005

Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts

New York Restaurant School
Edwin TORRES