High-performing individual with 35 years working in culinary arts. Skilled in creating innovative and delicious dishes while managing kitchen staff and inventory. Efficient and committed to keeping high standards of food safety and sanitation.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef/Owner
DBA Gordon's Fusion Cuisine
05.2023 - Current
Responsible for owning and managing restaurant where we planned a new menu quarterly. Created menu using local ingredients Inventory management and wine and liquor.
Responsible for hiring, mentoring and managing staff. Management of Payroll and taxes.
Created Specials using local ingredients. Inventory management and ordering products from Food Purveyor.
Winner: First Place Chowder Winner Penn Cove Mussel Fest 2024
Following strict Health Department guidelines and ensuring that staff were trained, Serve Safe Certified.
Community Involvement working with Historic Waterfront Association.
Marketing
Chef Owner
Gordon's on Blueberry Hill
12.2005 - 10.2023
Responsible for planning and implementing menu items for fine dining restaurant.
Mentored, hired and managed staff.
Responsible for maintaining strict Health Department guidelines with Serve Safe Certification.
Inventory Management
Participated in local fundraisers
Catering events
Worked with Whidbey Telecom on a program called "The Cook and the Comic".
Community involvement through fundraisers, local classes and events at Farmer's Markets
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary
Everett Community College
Everett, WA
06-2003
Skills
Food safety and sanitation
Customer service
Knife skills
Cooking techniques
Interpersonal skills
Liquor Control Certified
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Chef/Owner
DBA Gordon's Fusion Cuisine
05.2023 - Current
Chef Owner
Gordon's on Blueberry Hill
12.2005 - 10.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary
Everett Community College
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