Larry Middlebrooks
Wayne,Michigan
Summary
Motivated Executive chef with experience preparing delicious meals for customers. Polished in following proper food handling methods and maintaining correct temperature of food products. Creative and artistic professional committed to strengthening kitchen team with better collaboration, recipes and cooking techniques.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Chef
Bentley confrence center
Wayndotte, MI
09.2018 - Current
- Designed custom private function and banquet packages for business dinners, sales presentations, club meetings, weddings and charity events.
- Prepared plated, family style and buffet courses for events with 400+ guests.
Executive Chef
Asaysia Fine Dining
Detroit, MI
02.2016 - 08.2018
- Created new menu items, managed food expenses and supervised quality to ensure adherence to standards.
- Monitored quality, presentation and quantities of plated food across line.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Culinary Institute of America
Hyde Park, NY06.1999
Skills
- Food and beverage pairing
- Food preparation techniques
- Budgeting and cost control
- Customer service oriented
- Banquets and catering
- Banquet planning
- Food cost management
- Menu development
- Food safety compliance
- Customer service
- Staff training
Timeline
Executive Chef
Bentley confrence center
09.2018 - Current
Executive Chef
Asaysia Fine Dining
02.2016 - 08.2018
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Culinary Institute of America