Ezekiel Ellison
Brooklyn
Summary
Dynamic and skilled Chef Tournant eager to thrive in a challenging culinary environment that values excellence and innovation. Committed to enhancing the guest experience through exceptional food quality and presentation while fostering a collaborative team atmosphere. Passionate about upholding high standards in hospitality and contributing to overall business success. Ready to leverage extensive culinary expertise to create memorable dining experiences that exceed expectations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chef Consultant /Lead Cook
CortoNYC
262 Halsey St. BK,NY,11216
05.2025 - 02.2026
- Enhanced customer service & food production quality
- Restructured the prep and implemented better preparation processes for efficiency and health code safety.
- Monitored sales and ordering for seasonal changes
- Trained team members on culinary techniques and food safety standards.
Chef Consultant
Sallysbk
151 Tompkins Ave. BK, NY 11206
08.2025 - 11.2025
- Developed innovative menu concepts to enhance customer engagement and satisfaction.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to streamline food preparation processes and improve efficiency.
- Evaluated ingredient quality and sourcing practices to ensure high culinary standards.
- Provided training on culinary techniques, fostering skill development among team members.
Chef Tournant / Grill Lead
Hawksmoor NYC
07.2024 - 01.2025
- Working with new employees and trials on grilling skills.
- Preparing and cooking all Sunday roast proteins for all day service.
- Closing out kitchen and deep cleaning hot line.
- Recording waste log and steak inventory by weight.
- Maintaining oil for fry station cleaning and changing out daily.
- Being the line of communication to the kitchen porters during service when needing assistance.
- Training trials and cross training the staff.
Lead Grill Cook
SohohouseDumbo
55 Water St. Bk, NY, 11201
06.2022 - 07.2024
- Supervised daily kitchen operations, ensuring adherence to food safety and sanitation standards.
- Trained and mentored junior cooks, enhancing team efficiency and skill development.
- Developed new grill recipes, contributing to menu innovation and customer satisfaction.
- Managed inventory levels for grill ingredients, reducing waste and optimizing costs.
Prep / Line Cook
Fish Cheeks
07.2019 - 03.2020
- Food preparation - Clean, fillet, and portion various types of seafood such as fish, and squid. Prepare vegetables, herbs and other ingredients Thai recipes.
- Learning and working different stations on the line. Grill, wok, fry and cold bar-practicing detailed Thai methods.
- Sanitation and Cleanliness for entire kitchen and prep area.
- Inventory and stock managing the herbs and dry herbs use as well as seafood orders relaying information to the executive chef for restocking.
- Time management, learning to work efficiently with a sense of urgency when dealing with high volumes and rush hours during service.
- Well-versed on all menu items able to produce consistent and quality dishes in fast paced and demanding environments.
- Assist with inventory and purchases to support the kitchen operating at a sustainable food cost.
- Overseeing wastage, maintaining temps and quality to health department requirements. also keeping staff aware of waste profit and loss prevention methods.
- Supervising the line and pass when chefs and sues aren't available.
- Covering breaks and for the staff and making sure stations were set up for morning to lunch transitions.
- Working with new employees and trials.
Education
High school Regents Diploma -
FREDERICK DOUGLASS ACADEMY IV
06.2010
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BOUROUGH OF MANHATTAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
09.2014
Skills
- Consultant
- Chef tournant
- Adaptability
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Communication
- Leadership
- Cleanliness
- Sense of urgency
Certification
Food Handlers
Languages
English
Timeline
Chef Consultant
Sallysbk
08.2025 - 11.2025
Chef Consultant /Lead Cook
CortoNYC
05.2025 - 02.2026
Chef Tournant / Grill Lead
Hawksmoor NYC
07.2024 - 01.2025
Lead Grill Cook
SohohouseDumbo
06.2022 - 07.2024
Prep / Line Cook
Fish Cheeks
07.2019 - 03.2020
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BOUROUGH OF MANHATTAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
High school Regents Diploma -
FREDERICK DOUGLASS ACADEMY IV
Personal Information
Title: Chef/Tournant/Consulting/Prep