Nick Nelson
Appleton
Summary
Passionate, spirited, and organically trained culinary professional, skilled in building relationships and developing high-performing teams. Some Experience in Fine Dining, Some Years in Banquets. And a strong backbone in Various styles of Restaurants. Equipped to apply restaurant operational experience to grow the organization. Dedicated to food safety, Healthy Food, Customer service, and quality food service.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Banquet Chef
Hilton Appleton Paper Valley
Appleton
07.2024 - Current
- Used such cooking processes as charbroiling, sautéing, braising, roasting and par cooking to create delicious dishes.
- Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
- Consulted with executive chef to discuss banquet forecast and food selections for special functions.
- Provided assistance with planning and organizing catering services for corporate meetings and conferences.
- Determined appropriate plate presentations based on event type and theme.
- Collaborated with other departments to coordinate banquet services for large groups or functions.
- Managed production of food for catered corporate and private events.
- Supervised food preparation staff to deliver high-quality results.
Executive Sous Chef
Hyatt Regency Green Bay
Green Bay
01.2024 - 07.2024
- Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
- Managed kitchen staff team and assigned tasks for various stages of food production.
- Determined schedules and staff requirements necessary to prepare and plate food.
- Monitored food costs on a weekly basis to maintain target profit margins.
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
- Evaluated employee performance through monthly reviews and established corrective action plans when necessary.
- Monitored meals served for temperature and visual appeal.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
Kitchen Manager
Anduzzis Sports Club
Kimberly
08.2019 - 04.2023
- Checked with guests to get feedback on food served, resolve issues, bring additional items and refill beverages.
- Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
- Coached staff on strategies to enhance performance and improve customer relations.
- Planned kitchen staff schedules to maximize coverage and encourage collaboration.
- Collaborated with chefs to create innovative recipes that utilized fresh ingredients from local suppliers.
- Circulated within assigned areas to assess and address customer needs, effectively prioritizing tasks during peak hours.
Education
High School Diploma -
Appleton East High School
Appleton, WI04-2011
Skills
- Food preparation
- Cooking techniques
- Menu planning
- Inventory management
- Plate presentation
- Catering coordination
- Banquet preparation
- Team collaboration
Certification
- ServSafe Certified 2022-2025
Accomplishments
- Appleton Soup Walk 2024 - 1st Place (Roasted Red Pepper Bisque)
Timeline
Banquet Chef
Hilton Appleton Paper Valley
07.2024 - Current
Executive Sous Chef
Hyatt Regency Green Bay
01.2024 - 07.2024
Kitchen Manager
Anduzzis Sports Club
08.2019 - 04.2023
High School Diploma -
Appleton East High School
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