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.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Chef
Ten Degrees
121 Saint Marks Place New York , NY
01.2009 - 07.2023
Created recipes and prepared advanced dishes.
Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
Hired, managed, and trained kitchen staff.
Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance, and cleanliness of production and service areas.
Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
Line Cook Chef
Harry's Hanover Square Restaurant
New York, NY
06.1991 - 08.2003
Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
Education
Associate of Arts - Restaurant And Culinary Management
The New York Restaurant School of New York
New York, NY
12.1991
Skills
Supply Estimates
Cafe Inventory
Food Safety
Grilling
Guest Satisfaction
Signature Dish Creation
Verify Food Quality
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Head Chef
Ten Degrees
01.2009 - 07.2023
Line Cook Chef
Harry's Hanover Square Restaurant
06.1991 - 08.2003
Associate of Arts - Restaurant And Culinary Management