Grant Gibbons
Fairbanks,AK
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chef De Cuisine
Unemployed
Fairbanks, AK
09.2000 - 09.2017
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
- Scheduled and supervised all kitchen employees such as dishwashers and waiters.
- Created menus and designed corresponding recipes for Gamberdellas pasta bella.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Hired, managed, and trained kitchen staff.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance, and cleanliness of production and service areas.
- Created recipes and prepared advanced dishes.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Arranged for kitchen equipment maintenance and repair when needed.
- Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
- Coordinated employee schedules and developed staff teams to boost productivity.
- Cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
- Obtained fresh, local ingredients to lower grocery costs.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Collaborated with vendors and suppliers to obtain quality recipe ingredients while adhering to company budgets.
- Modernized work processes to reduce guest wait times and boost daily output.
- Implemented successful cross-marketing strategies such as food and wine pairings.
Education
GED -
Lathrop High School
Fairbanks, AK10.1986
Accomplishments
- Re-designed kitchen stations and equipment placement which increased productivity and enhanced workflow processes.
- Ensured safe and efficient kitchen operations while managing a BOH staff of [Number].
- Prepared [Number] meals, including appetizers and desserts, for high-volume catering event.
- Reduced food costs by [Number]% by sourcing and securing new [Product type] supplier.
- Selected to create and prepare unique dishes for private parties with well-known celebrities.
- Designed whole new menu, including meal selections, beverages and pricing.
- Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
Certification
- CCC - Certified Chef de Cuisine
Timeline
Chef De Cuisine
Unemployed
09.2000 - 09.2017
GED -
Lathrop High School
- CCC - Certified Chef de Cuisine