James Park
Catering Chef
Katy,TX
Summary
Reliable and bilingual individual with the expertise needed to succeed in fast-paced settings. A true professional promoting a career spanning over 20 years in the restaurant industry in various roles, including Chef Manager. Accountable Chef Manager successful building effective culinary staff. Interested in promoting positive kitchen environments and willing to pitch in and help with tasks. Background working in Sushi cateringestablishments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager/Chef
City Garden Sushi LLC
Katy, TX
03.2019 - 04.2022
- Kept kitchen staff in compliance with safety and food regulations to reduce opportunities for illness or accidents.
- Placed food orders with suppliers on weekly basis, taking into account kitchen budget and expected demands.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action and performance reviews.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
Head Chef
Tokyo Gardens Catering
Houston, TX
01.2002 - 02.2019
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Hired, managed and trained kitchen staff.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Created recipes and prepared advanced dishes.
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas.
- Inventoried food, ingredient and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Collaborated with vendors to source desired recipe ingredients while maintaining tight cost controls.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
- Generated employee schedules, work assignments and determined appropriate compensation rates.
Education
Associate of Arts - Theater Management
University of Houston
Houston, TX06.2000
Skills
- Food Preparing, Plating and Presentation
- Dietary Requirements
- Current in Culinary Trends
- Staff Recruiting and Hiring
- Recipe Development
- Quality Control and Oversight
- Servsafe Certified
Timeline
Manager/Chef
City Garden Sushi LLC
03.2019 - 04.2022
Head Chef
Tokyo Gardens Catering
01.2002 - 02.2019
Associate of Arts - Theater Management
University of Houston
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