Justin DelGrosso
Valley Stream,NY
Summary
Accomplished Sous Chef with a proven track record at Allegria Hotel, excelling in high-volume food preparation and kitchen management. Mastered cost control, reducing waste by 20%, and enhanced dining experiences through innovative recipe development. Skilled in mentoring staff and fostering vendor relationships, ensuring top-notch customer service and food quality. Proficient Sous Chef highly effective at operating in fast-paced, demanding environments. Adaptable professional with success handling any challenge. 14-year background in high-end restaurant industry. Seasoned Sous Chef specializing in American/Italian cuisine. Successful 14 year record in high-volume kitchen. Career achievements working with head chefs and kitchen staff to meet high standards for taste, presentation and service. Proficient Sous Chef highly effective at operating in fast-paced, demanding environments. Adaptable professional with success handling any challenge. 14-year background in high-end restaurant industry.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sous Chef
Allegria Hotel
05.2010 - Current
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Evaluated food products to verify freshness and quality.
- Assisted with menu development and planning.
- Implemented food cost and waste reduction initiatives to save money.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
- Participated in food tastings and taste tests.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
- Developed close relationships with suppliers to source best ingredients.
- Developed new recipes and flavor combinations to enhance customer dining experience.
- Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
- Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
Education
Culinary Bachelor Degree - Culinary
Suny Delhi
Delhi, NY01.2014
Skills
- Portion Control
- Inventory Management
- Customer Service
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Food Safety
- Cost Control
- Food Preparation
- Kitchen leadership
- Knife Skills
- Supervising Food Prep
- Staff Training
- Sanitation Procedures
- Seafood Preparation
- Line Inspections
- Garnishing and Plating
- Team Leadership
- Safe Food Handling
- Safe handling
- Catering background
- Kitchen Management
- Cooking techniques
- Staff Motivation
- Safety Management
- Vendor Relations
- Mentoring and Coaching
Certification
Serv safe
Nassau county food handler certificate
Timeline
Sous Chef
Allegria Hotel
05.2010 - Current
Culinary Bachelor Degree - Culinary
Suny Delhi
Serv safe
Nassau county food handler certificate
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