Evan Rich
Louisville,KY
Summary
My primary objective in the culinary industry is to continue learning, building professional relationships and making people happy whilst doing so.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Decade
Louisville, KY
06.2023 - Current
- Assisted restaurant in meeting financial targets by achieving food quality objectives.
- Adjusted recipes as needed to accommodate dietary restrictions or allergies.
- Supervised food preparation staff to deliver high-quality results.
- Supervised cooks and other kitchen personnel during meal services.
- Streamlined kitchen processes to shorten wait times and serve additional guests.
- Trained new hires in proper cooking techniques and recipes.
- Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
Cook
Crushed Ice Catering
Louisville, KY
08.2022 - 12.2023
- Prepared a wide range of dishes according to menu specifications and chef instructions.
- Received and stored food and supplies.
- Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
- Oversaw logistics and coordination of offsite catering events.
Broiler Cook
Bob’s Steak & Chop house
Louisville, KY
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Grilled meats and vegetables in accordance with recipes specified by the chef.
- Memorized new menu items and ingredients quickly to help customers select items meeting needs and preferences.
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
- Requested supplies and equipment orders, explaining needs to managers.
- Prepared sauces and dressings to accompany grilled entrees.
- Set up fryers, grills, and other kitchen equipment according to restaurant standards.
Sous Chef
Germantown Social
04.2021 - 01.2022
- Analyzed recipes to determine menu prices based on cost of food, labor and overhead.
- Trained and supervised line cooks to develop new skills and improve team performance.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
- Supervised kitchen food preparation in demanding, high-volume environments.
General Manager
Jimmy John’s
Bowling Green, KY
01.2011 - 12.2016
- Recruited, trained and empowered employees to achieve key performance indicators.
- Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance.
- Delivered exceptional client experiences through hands-on leadership of associates and managers.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Managed all aspects of daily business operations including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, inventory control, customer service and sales.
Education
High School -
Ballard High School
Louisville, KYSkills
- Station oversight
- Dish preparation
- Plating
- Inventory management
- Motivational team management
- Order delivery practices
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Sous Chef
Decade
06.2023 - Current
Cook
Crushed Ice Catering
08.2022 - 12.2023
Broiler Cook
Bob’s Steak & Chop house
01.2022 - 08.2022
Sous Chef
Germantown Social
04.2021 - 01.2022
General Manager
Jimmy John’s
01.2011 - 12.2016
High School -
Ballard High School