Eric Dodds
Eugene,OR
Summary
Exceptional Head Chef with superb understanding of recipes and food cooking methods. Specialties include determining proper portions, menu planning and managing food inventory. Passionate about food and hospitality. Skillfully manage kitchen and food preparation areas. Won Best Savory Bite and Best Overall Bite at Chef's Night Out 2024.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Chef
Bar Purlieu
01.2021 - Current
- Lead a team of 9 cooks
- Executed seasonal menu changes
- Maintained an ever changing 5 course tasting menu
- One 2 awards at Chefs Night Out including Best Overall Bite and Best Savory Bite
Sous Chef
C St Bistro
09.2018 - 08.2021
- Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
Lead Line Cook
Mt Bakery
02.2014 - 08.2018
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Upheld optimal staff and customer protections by monitoring food handling, cleaning, and sanitation protocols.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Produced high volume covers per day and maintained near-perfect customer satisfaction scores.
Education
Some college - English
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WASkills
- Culinary Experience
- Management
- Restaurant Management
- Dish preparation
- Teaching
- Kitchen Experience
- Food Safety
- Kitchen Management Experience
- Banquets and catering
- Budgeting and cost control
Chef's Night Out Best Savory Bite and Best Overall Bite
Won multiple awards at Chef's Night Out. A competition that includes 50 restaurants in town.
Timeline
Head Chef
Bar Purlieu
01.2021 - Current
Sous Chef
C St Bistro
09.2018 - 08.2021
Lead Line Cook
Mt Bakery
02.2014 - 08.2018
Some college - English
Eastern Washington University
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