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Kenneth Hartley

Rockville,MD

Summary

Forward-thinking professional offering more than 15 years of experience working in fast-paced kitchens. Skilled at staying focused and productive in high-stress situations and maintaining calmness in busy times. Excellent and proven culinary skills.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Chef /Owner

Chef Hartley LLC
05.2019 - Current
  • Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
  • Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit grocery costs.
  • Requisitioned food, selected and developed recipes and standardized production recipes for consistent quality.
  • Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
  • Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.

Private Chef

Kamiah & Bradley Beal
01.2022 - 07.2023
  • Created customized meal plans based on client dietary restrictions and preferences.
  • Shopped for ingredients.
  • Safely packaged and labeled each individual meal.
  • Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit grocery costs.
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Delivered excellent food quality and maximized customer satisfaction by preparing meals according to customer requests.
  • Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
  • Interacted with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.

Claims Representative

Social Security Adminstration
07.2009 - 12.2021
  • Analyzed and addressed escalated claims to resolve issues quickly.
  • Worked productively in fast-moving work environment to process large volumes of claims.
  • Researched and analyzed complex claims to determine next steps and possible outcomes.
  • Updated claims system to track claim status and provide relevant information to other department.
  • Followed up with customers on unresolved issues.
  • Examined reports, accounts, and evidence to determine integrity and accuracy of information.

Executive Chef

Gavelstone Bar & Grill
12.2017 - 08.2019
  • Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
  • Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit grocery costs.
  • Requisitioned food, selected and developed recipes and standardized production recipes for consistent quality.
  • Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
  • Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
  • Generated employee schedules and work assignments and determined appropriate compensation rates.

Sous Chef

Chance 11 Bar & Grill
03.2010 - 01.2011
  • Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
  • Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Culinary Arts

The Art Institute of Washington
ARLINGTON, VA
06.2009

Skills

  • Create Recipes
  • Servsafe Certification
  • Restaurant Operation
  • Special Events
  • Fine Dining Expertise
  • Kitchen Staff Management
  • Restaurant Industry Trends Awareness

Timeline

Private Chef

Kamiah & Bradley Beal
01.2022 - 07.2023

Executive Chef /Owner

Chef Hartley LLC
05.2019 - Current

Executive Chef

Gavelstone Bar & Grill
12.2017 - 08.2019

Sous Chef

Chance 11 Bar & Grill
03.2010 - 01.2011

Claims Representative

Social Security Adminstration
07.2009 - 12.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Culinary Arts

The Art Institute of Washington

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