Kirk Stephens
Ann Arbor,Michigan
Summary
Accomplished Chef with a proven track record at Travis Pointe Country Club, enhancing food quality and kitchen efficiency by over 30%. Expert in food safety and sanitation, with exceptional skills in team leadership and kitchen management. Renowned for culinary expertise and a commitment to excellence in hospitality service.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Travis Pointe Country Club
03.2021 - Current
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
Education
Culinary Arts - Culinary Arts
Bentley High School
Livonia, MI04.1978
Skills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Knife Skills
- Cooking techniques
- Food quality
- Kitchen Management
- Food presentation
- Meal Preparation
- Effective Communications
- Kitchen Operations
- Grilling Techniques
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Ingredient Knowledge
- Verbal and written communication
- Frying techniques
- Recipes and menu planning
- Hospitality service expertise
- Food plating and presentation
- Allergen awareness
- Sauce preparation
- Sanitation Guidelines
- Food pairing
- Plating techniques
- Recipe creation
- Workflow Optimization
- Sanitation Practices
- Staff Coordination
- Menu development
- Banquets and catering
- Portion and cost control
- Menu Planning
- Recipe Development
- Nutrition knowledge
- Made-to-order meals
- Cost Control
- Performance Improvement
- Menu Supervision
- Culinary expertise
- Equipment Maintenance
- Vegetarian Cooking
- Food Service Operations
- Food spoilage prevention
- Garnishing Techniques
- New Hire Training
- Company quality standards
- Pantry restocking
- Seafood Preparation
- Butchery skills
- Process Improvements
- Forecasting and planning
- Regulatory Compliance
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Special diets understanding
- Pasta Making
- Utensils and equipment
- Food inventories
- Food Cost Analysis
- Roasting Techniques
- Operations Management
- Resource Management
- Purchasing
- Fine-dining expertise
- Vegan Cooking
- Braising Techniques
- Business Management
- Vendor Relations
- Performance Assessments
- Order delivery practices
- Pastry Skills
- Steaming Techniques
- Poaching techniques
- Regional cuisine expertise
- Signature dish creation
- Service cycle
- Wine Knowledge
- World cuisine knowledge
- Food Storage
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Safe Food Handling
- Food Safety
- Customer Service
- Food Prep Planning
- Attention to Detail
- Food Preparing, Plating, and Presentation
- Creative Thinking
- Team Collaboration
- Team Leadership
- Quality Control
- Catering and Events
- Coordinating Kitchen Staff
- Decision-Making
- Food Stock and Supply Management
- Food Production
- Kitchen Equipment Operation
- Relationship Building
- Food Handler Certification
- Order Management
- Garnishing and Plating
- Inventory Management
Accomplishments
I have been working with many accomplished chef's for over 50 years. I can say that I've learned more through the school of hard knocks than even the college course that I was able to learn through high school back in the 70s. My Accomplishments are numerous. Including being in involved with a Detroit celebrity Chef Tom McKinnon in the 80s. And involved with many food shows throughout the years.
Additional Information
I have had the privilege of working with so many excellent chefs for so many years now. I'm very proud and grateful for each and every one of them.
Timeline
Chef
Travis Pointe Country Club
03.2021 - Current
Culinary Arts - Culinary Arts
Bentley High School
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