MICHAEL PERICAS
West hempstead
Summary
Motivated Sous Chef polished in keeping kitchen staff on task and handling high-volume work. Knowledgeable about sourcing ingredients, maintaining budgets and maximizing customer satisfaction. Works with management to analyze food costs and forecast business trends to meet company goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Sous Chef
Crest Hollow Country Club
Woodbury
08.2023 - Current
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure efficient food preparation.
- Prepare all hors d’oeuvres for specialty events.
- Serve to go orders for after party’s
- Prepare menus for off premises catering events.
- Trained new team members on food safety and cooking techniques.
Sous Chef
Bristal Assisted Living
Old Westbury
03.2021 - 05.2023
- Prepared nutritious meals tailored for residents' dietary needs.
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure efficient food preparation.
- Developed weekly menus in collaboration with dietary guidelines.
- Trained new team members on food safety and cooking techniques.
- Coordinated inventory management to minimize food waste and shortages.
Breakfast Cook
Bristol Assisted Living
East Meadow
11.2020 - 01.2021
- Prepared a variety of breakfast dishes following established menus and recipes.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the kitchen workspace during food preparation.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely service during busy breakfast hours.
- Trained new staff on kitchen procedures and safety protocols effectively.
- Adjusted cooking techniques based on customer preferences or dietary restrictions.
Grill Cook
Wayback burgers
East Meadow
06.2019 - 09.2020
- Prepared burgers and sandwiches following established recipes and standards.
- Operated grill equipment ensuring proper temperature and cooking times.
- Maintained cleanliness of the grill area and adhered to food safety protocols.
Seal coater
A Plus Black Top
Island park
04.2016 - 04.2017
- Residential and commercial sealcoater. Including sight clean up
- Prepared surfaces by cleaning and patching prior to coating application.
- Assisted in mixing and preparing materials for coating processes.
Education
Associate of Science - Food And Nutrition
Nassau Community College
Garden City, NY 09.2022 - 01.2025
Student -
West Hempstead High School
West Hempstead, NYSkills
- English Language
- Customer and Personal Service
- Computers and Electronics
- Active Listening
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- Complex Problem Solving
- Active Learning
- Catering coordination
- Troubleshooting
- Menu planning
- Food safety standards
Timeline
Sous Chef
Crest Hollow Country Club
08.2023 - Current
Associate of Science - Food And Nutrition
Nassau Community College
09.2022 - 01.2025
Sous Chef
Bristal Assisted Living
03.2021 - 05.2023
Breakfast Cook
Bristol Assisted Living
11.2020 - 01.2021
Grill Cook
Wayback burgers
06.2019 - 09.2020
Seal coater
A Plus Black Top
04.2016 - 04.2017
Student -
West Hempstead High School