

I have been in the culinary industry for the last 10 years, versatile in both baking and savory. I have experience with plating, presentation, food and ingredient pairing as well as nutrition. Also skilled in organizing and running a kitchen with high volume operations while developing menus and meal plans designed to each customer. Knowledgeable on food preparation, quality control and food safety. Often praised by peers, I take pride in my leadership skills, the ability to communicate amongst my team/staff to achieve the desired kitchen goals making my ability to be successful to fill the Executive Chef role on your team.
* Obtained relationships with local vendors to receive fresh ingredients at wholesale prices.
* Curated menus as well as daily, weekly, holiday menus for events.
* Staff management, training and hiring as well as the staffing schedule and meetings.
planning
Monitoring menu profitability, keeping an eye on changing food costs, and managing inventory and budgeting for staff and equipment
* Managing inventory, budgeting, food costs, menu profitability
* Prepared and cooked hot meals according to set recipe while entertaining the guest and cooking on the flat top grill.
*Maintained cleanliness by keeping the prep area and hibachi station clean and sanitized.
*Serving food and drinks in a timely manner while maintaining quality food and presentation.
*Mixed ingredients according to recipes and batch sizes making custards, puddings, pastries, and other baked goods.
*Simple decorating and cake inscriptions
*Building cakes ranging from 2- 4 tiers
* Prepping quality pastries to meet customer expectations
*Maintain a well kept and clean work environment as well as restocking inventory as needed.
Making Buttercreams and fresh chantilly
ProStart
C-Cap
Food Management
Food Handlers
ServSafe