Michael Durante
New Braunfels,TX
Summary
To secure a position working with other professionals in the hospitality industry. To utilize previous experience and work with new products that allows professional growth. Willing to relocate anywhere.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Gouglersville Fire Co. Social Quarters
08.2019 - 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.
Owner / Operator
Mad Chef Catering
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing issues promptly to ensure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing high-quality services and timely communication.
- Managed daily operations for optimal efficiency, streamlining processes to reduce costs.
Executive Chef
The Station at Reinholds - Reinholds, PA
05.2005 - 01.2016
- Maintained a safe and sanitary work environment, adhering to health department standards and regulations.
- Increased customer satisfaction by creating innovative and diverse menus tailored to various dietary needs.
- Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
Executive Chef
Pike Cafe - Reading, PA
10.1999 - 11.2005
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Maintained a safe and sanitary work environment, adhering to health department standards and regulations.
- Increased customer satisfaction by creating innovative and diverse menus tailored to various dietary needs.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
Executive Chef
Diane Catering and Phoenix Services - Allentown/Bethlehem/Easton, PA
05.1993 - 05.1998
- Developed management team through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Maintained a safe and sanitary work environment, adhering to health department standards and regulations.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
Skills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Knife Skills
- Cooking techniques
- Food quality
- Kitchen Management
- Effective Communications
- Kitchen Operations
- Verbal and written communication
- Recipes and menu planning
- Food plating and presentation
Timeline
Chef
Gouglersville Fire Co. Social Quarters
08.2019 - Current
Owner / Operator
Mad Chef Catering
01.2016 - 01.2019
Executive Chef
The Station at Reinholds - Reinholds, PA
05.2005 - 01.2016
Executive Chef
Pike Cafe - Reading, PA
10.1999 - 11.2005
Executive Chef
Diane Catering and Phoenix Services - Allentown/Bethlehem/Easton, PA
05.1993 - 05.1998
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