Mark Schimmoller
Fort Wayne,IN
Summary
Accomplished Sous Chef at Vinland Winery, adept in kitchen leadership and menu development, significantly reducing food waste by effectively managing inventory. Mentored staff, enhancing team leadership skills, and collaborated on innovative menus, boosting guest return rates. Demonstrated expertise in food safety and cooking techniques, ensuring high-quality service. Proficient Sous Chef highly effective at operating in fast-paced, demanding environments. Adaptable professional with success handling any challenge. [Number]-year background in high-end restaurant industry.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Vinland Winery
07.2023 - 10.2023
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
- Collaborated with executive chef to develop innovative menu items, leading to increased guest return rates and positive reviews.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
Rounds Cook
Chops Wine Bar
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, adhering to strict health and safety guidelines.
- Mastered various cooking techniques to execute diverse menu items consistently across different stations.
- Consistently met or exceeded restaurant''s quality standards by following detailed recipes and plating instructions.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by consistently preparing high-quality dishes in a timely manner.
- Participated in weekly meetings with fellow cooks to discuss areas of improvement and implement necessary adjustments.
Delivery Associate
FedEx:Ground
11.2020 - 03.2022
- Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
- Ensured customer satisfaction with prompt and accurate deliveries, maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Demonstrated excellent problem-solving skills when faced with challenging circumstances without compromising the quality of work or customer satisfaction.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by supporting colleagues and fostering teamwork in meeting company objectives.
Lead Sauté Chef
Barking Dog Ale House Group
03.2016 - 07.2019
- Cooled, stored, labeled and dated food products appropriately to maximize ingredient freshness when preparing recipes.
- Complied with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards by taking proper precautions to deliver high-quality food timely and simultaneously.
- Chopped vegetables, butchered meat and made sauces to prepare food for service.
- Displayed correct recipes on monitor during prepping, frying and sautéing process to prepare ingredients and plate dishes to business standards.
- Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
Chef Manager
Monticchio Italian Eatery
04.2009 - 05.2010
- Placed food orders with suppliers on weekly basis, taking into account kitchen budget and expected demands.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Kept kitchen staff in compliance with safety and food regulations to reduce opportunities for illness or accidents.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
Education
Emergency Medical Technician -Advanced
03.1997
General Studies
09.1996
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Kitchen leadership
- Food Safety
- Inventory Management
- Strong Knife Skills
- Menu Planning
- Food Preparation
- Customer Service
- Cooking techniques
- Kitchen Organization
- Safety Management
- Allergen awareness
- Supervising Food Prep
- Ingredient Knowledge
- Menu development
- Staff Training
Timeline
Sous Chef - Vinland Winery
07.2023 - 10.2023
Rounds Cook - Chops Wine Bar
06.2022 - 10.2022
Delivery Associate - FedEx:Ground
11.2020 - 03.2022
Lead Sauté Chef - Barking Dog Ale House Group
03.2016 - 07.2019
Chef Manager - Monticchio Italian Eatery
04.2009 - 05.2010
Saint Francis University - , Emergency Medical Technician -Advanced
Davenport University - , General Studies
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