George Mcdonald
Summary
Dynamic Restaurant Chef with a proven track record at New York Athletic Club, excelling in kitchen operations and team management. Experienced in culinary techniques and food presentation, I drive efficiency and innovation, consistently delivering high-quality dishes while fostering a collaborative environment. Adept at recipe creation and maintaining sanitation standards.
Work History
Restaurant Chef
Oversee and coordinate daily kitchen operations across four stations: grill, sauté, fry, and salad.
Develop weekly station-specific specials, manage ingredient availability, and ensure each station is properly stocked with the necessary produce and proteins to maintain operational efficiency and food quality.
Lead kitchen expediting during service by coordinating ticket flow, monitoring food preparation and presentation, and ensuring timely, consistent execution of orders. Develop staff schedules and coordinate staffing needs to support smooth kitchen operations, efficient service, and team productivity.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Studied food science in different regions of the world mostly including Mediterranean, Europe and Asia. Studied courses in stocks and sauces, meat butchering and fish fabrication. While also attending classes for sanitation & health.