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James Willette

Bridgeport,CT

Summary

.I've been in the restaurant business since the age of 15, in one way or another. I'm easy to get along with, and do not have a big ego., work well with others, no matter what their position is. I believe i can be an asset to any business.

The last restaurant has been sold. This as an opportunity to move back to CT

Successful at keeping kitchen operations moving quickly and accurately to produce high-quality, attractive dishes that meet guest and business demands. Knowledgeable about labor and inventory controls, recipe development and menu planning. [Title] certified.

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience

Work History

Kitchen Supervisor

Watermark
02.2023 - Current
  • Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
  • Directed activities of team of skilled kitchen workers preparing and serving meals.
  • Monitored food preparation, production, and plating for quality control.
  • Trained new hires in food handling and safety protocols to boost knowledge and performance.
  • Planned routine upkeep of kitchen equipment and facilities for safe and efficient operations.
  • Monitored food inventory and supplies to prevent waste.
  • Directed food preparation and cooking activities to meet health and safety standards.
  • Maximized team productivity by expertly delegating tasks to kitchen staff.
  • Addressed customer complaints with professional demeanor and used communication and problem-solving skills to resolve issues.
  • Supervised food presentation and plating to enhance visual appeal.

Chef

Dockside Bar&Grille
04.2003 - 11.2022

In charge of ordering food, Preparing weekly specials, soups and sauces. Working the line when necessary. Delegating daily task for kitchen personnel. Ordering Linen weekly

  • Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
  • Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.

Sous Chef

PorterHouse
03.1998 - 01.2003
  • Prepared soups and sauces. Worked on char grill using high end meats
  • Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.

Chef

Breakaway Restaurant
03.1987 - 02.1995
  • In charge of ordering, scheduling, planning and preparing daily specials. Making soups and sauces. Preparing fish,poultry,and meats
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs.

Chef

Chez Pierre
03.1983 - 01.1987

Planning and preparing daily specials. Making soups and sauces.

  • Generated employee schedules, work assignments and determined appropriate compensation rates.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs.

Education

High School Diploma -

Roger Ludlowe HS
06.1982

Skills

  • Standards Compliance
  • Scheduling Equipment Repairs
  • Current in Culinary Trends
  • Food Preparing, Plating and Presentation
  • Instruction and Delegation
  • Kitchen Sanitization
  • Menu Planning
  • Proper Storage Procedures
  • Opening and closing procedures
  • Preparation oversight
  • Menu development
  • Weekly menu preparation

Timeline

Kitchen Supervisor

Watermark
02.2023 - Current

Chef

Dockside Bar&Grille
04.2003 - 11.2022

Sous Chef

PorterHouse
03.1998 - 01.2003

Chef

Breakaway Restaurant
03.1987 - 02.1995

Chef

Chez Pierre
03.1983 - 01.1987

High School Diploma -

Roger Ludlowe HS
James Willette