Chef
Boca Recovery Center
Bloomington, IN
08.2024 - Current
- Planned menus, ordered supplies and managed kitchen staff.
- Monitored food preparation methods, portion sizes and garnishing of dishes to ensure that food was prepared in accordance with the restaurant's recipes and presentation standards.
- Ensured compliance with all health, safety and hygiene regulations within the kitchen area.
- Trained new chefs on proper cooking techniques and menu items.
- Kept up to date with current culinary trends, as well as health and safety regulations.
- Maintained a clean work environment by adhering to sanitation policies and procedures.
- Developed creative ideas for special events or promotions involving food preparation or presentation.
- Reviewed operational records to determine amount of food used in order to maintain appropriate inventory levels.
- Adhered to budget guidelines when purchasing ingredients and equipment.
- Supervised team members during meal service to ensure accuracy of orders.
- Prepared high-quality dishes according to established recipes.
- Checked quality of raw materials before use.
- Managed daily operations of the kitchen including scheduling shifts for staff.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or service issues.
- Stored foods correctly using correct storage containers and labelling systems.
- Inspected kitchen equipment for cleanliness and functionality prior to use.
- Adjusted seasonings of dishes according to customers' tastes.
- Monitored kitchen area and staff to maintain overall safety and establish proper food handling techniques.
- Exercised portion control for items served, eliminating waste.
- Inspected freezers and refrigerators prior to each shift to check temperature levels and verify proper functionality.
- Experimented with various ingredients and cooking techniques to develop new and flavorful dishes for customers.
- Managed kitchen staff team and assigned tasks for various stages of food production.
- Developed standard recipes and techniques for food preparation and presentation, promoting consistently high-quality food items.
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
- Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
- Selected and developed recipes and planned menus, driving consistent food quality and production.
- Collaborated with restaurant management to align kitchen operations with goals of establishment.
- Tracked ingredient inventories to estimate purchasing needs and prevent unnecessary expenditures.
- Delegated tasks and supervised kitchen staff to optimize food preparation, presentation and safety.
- Established controls to alleviate supply and food waste.
- Liaised with vendors to purchase optimal recipe ingredients at cost-effective rates.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
- Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
- Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
- Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
- Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
- Helped management stay on top of supply needs by sharing information about low or spoiled inventory.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
- Placed frequently used ingredients in proper storage containers and placed perishable items in refrigerator.
- Communicated effectively with wait staff regarding patron food allergies and dietary restrictions.
- Built and managed relationships with local vendors to obtain fresh, quality ingredients at cost-effective prices.
- Created tasty dishes using popular recipes, delighting patrons and generating return business.
