Kristopher Hirsch
EL SEGUNDO,CA
Summary
With two decades of catering and hospitality, I have made food my life. Working diligently, Mise en place, and maintaining a friendly professional demeanor are my core values. I pride myself in my ability to be observant, organized, efficient, safety-minded, and clean in all manners of culinary. I am seeking the opportunity to apply my experience with a company whose values are aligned with my own.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Catering
Personal Chef
Los Angeles / Las Vegas
01.2008 - 01.2024
- I have independently operated catering services for private events in Los Angeles, Orange County, and Las Vegas.
- I have developed a strong client base with repeat business opportunities through word-of-mouth marketing.
- I am comfortable cooking for large gatherings.
- I am experienced in menu planning and portion control to accommodate varying headcounts
- I take pride in my ability to identify quality ingredients and execute thoughtfully prepared dishes
Line Cook
Topgolf
El Segundo, CA
03.2022 - 11.2022
- Excelled as a full-time line cook handling the grill, pantry, and fry stations
- Served as the primary cook for the clubhouse kitchen when the venue was newly opened
Commissary
Pitfire Pizza & Deluxe Motion Picture Catering Co
North Hollywood
03.2002 - 10.2008
- Supervised daily commissary operations for two companies
- Shipped fresh pizza dough and products to multiple pizza locations as my primary responsibility
- I also checked the received products for accuracy and quality
- Rotated stock, inputted invoices, and reviewed menus and headcounts for future needs before ordering products.
- Sourced menu-specific items and fares not commonly found
- Developed a strong foundation in commercial kitchen operations
- Applied the skills gained in my commissary experience to excel in cooking on the catering food trucks.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - design
Art Institute of California
10.2012
Certificate of Training, film -
Vancouver Film School
04.2002
High School Diploma -
Loyola High School
05.1997
Skills
- Hospitality and Catering
- Food Safety
- Menu development
- Food presentation
- Portion Control
- Inventorying knowledge
- Following regulations
- Sanitation Practices
Affiliations
- Gardening/Topiary Sculpture, Painting, Carpentry, Camper Van Conversion, Surfing, Film Making, BBQ/Smoking Meats
Certification
- State Food Safety, certificate of training - California Food Handlers Course, valid through March 21st, 2025
Timeline
Line Cook
Topgolf
03.2022 - 11.2022
Catering
Personal Chef
01.2008 - 01.2024
Commissary
Pitfire Pizza & Deluxe Motion Picture Catering Co
03.2002 - 10.2008
Bachelor of Arts - design
Art Institute of California
Certificate of Training, film -
Vancouver Film School
High School Diploma -
Loyola High School
- State Food Safety, certificate of training - California Food Handlers Course, valid through March 21st, 2025
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