JASON DUNDON
East Hartford,US
Summary
Detail-focused Sous Chef with over 20 years of high-pressure culinary experience, specializing in operational efficiency and culinary team leadership. Committed to fostering an environment that supports continuous learning and culinary excellence. Aims to elevate kitchen standards my mentoring emerging chefs, and ensuring meticulous attention to detail in all aspects of the restaurant.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sous Chef
Flying Monkey Grill and Bar
06.2021 - Current
- Overseeing a staff of 15 employees including line cooks, prep cooks and dishwashers.
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Responsible for training junior staff members in new menu items and execution.
- Ordering and receiving food, paper and chemical items, ensuring proper delivery, as well as updating par levels.
- Creating daily/weekly menu specials, including menu description and photography for social media.
- Fostering a professional kitchen environment using effective teamwork and communication.
Kitchen Supervisor
Burton's Grill
07.2018 - 01.2020
- Monitored food preparation, production and plating for quality control
- Developed recipes and menus by applying understanding of market demand and culinary trends
- Disciplined and motivated staff to achieve challenging objectives in fast-paced culinary environments
- Controlled food costs and managed inventory
- Applied knowledge of previous supply needs and forecasted business levels to estimate required supplies
- Educated 15-20 employees on menu updates and procedural changes
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers
- Kept labor at or below projections to support business profit targets
Education
Associate of Arts - Psychology
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT01.2005
Skills
- Menu Development
- Inventory Management
- Food Safety
- Cost Control
- Time Management
- Communication
Certification
- ServSafe Food Handler's Certification (Oct 2024-present)
Timeline
Sous Chef
Flying Monkey Grill and Bar
06.2021 - Current
Kitchen Supervisor
Burton's Grill
07.2018 - 01.2020
Associate of Arts - Psychology
University of Connecticut
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