Norris Polk
Bethany Beach,DE
Summary
Culinary specialist seeking a Chef position where I can showcase my culinary skills and promote a work culture in the kitchen that encourages teamwork, safety, and sanitary food handling
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef De Cuisine
One Coastal
Fenwick Delaware
03.2024 - Current
- Optimized kitchen workflow by delegating tasks according to individual strengths, resulting in faster ticket times during peak hours.
- Maintained high levels of sanitation and cleanliness, adhering to strict health code regulations and ensuring a safe working environment.
- Participated in regular menu tastings with ownership and management to evaluate dishes for flavor balance, presentation, and ingredient quality.
- Enhanced guest satisfaction by creating innovative and visually appealing dishes using fresh, local ingredients.
Executive Chef
Hitlon 32 Palms
Ocean City, MD
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Company Overview: Hitlon 32 Palms - Ocean City
- Collaborated with vendors to source desired recipe ingredients while maintaining tight cost controls
- Created menus for all events, including weddings, receptions, and large social events
- Created quality control and quality assurance programs, training tools, and policies that increased satisfaction scores and staff efficiency
- Hitlon 32 Palms - Ocean City
Executive Chef
Just Hooked
Fenwick, DE
10.2022 - 02.2023
- Company Overview: Just Hooked - Fenwick
- Provide leadership in developing and implementing policies and procedures for smooth operations and food safety
- Responsible for managing and supervising kitchen staff and operations and scheduling, ordering, creating new menu items
- Just Hooked - Fenwick
Executive Chef
Heidaway
Bethany Beach, DE
03.2020 - 08.2022
- Company Overview: Heidaway - Bethany Beach
- Collaborated with vendors to source desired recipe ingredients while maintaining tight cost controls
- Heidaway - Bethany Beach
Sous Chef
So Del
Fenwick, DE
03.2019 - 08.2021
- Company Overview: So Del - Fenwick
- So Del - Fenwick
Education
A.A. - ASSOCIATE OF CULINARY ARTS - Culinary Arts
The art institute of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pa03.2011
Skills
- Baking experience
- Dependability
- Catering experience
- Creativity
Timeline
Chef De Cuisine
One Coastal
03.2024 - Current
Executive Chef
Hitlon 32 Palms
05.2023 - 09.2023
Executive Chef
Just Hooked
10.2022 - 02.2023
Executive Chef
Heidaway
03.2020 - 08.2022
Sous Chef
So Del
03.2019 - 08.2021
A.A. - ASSOCIATE OF CULINARY ARTS - Culinary Arts
The art institute of Philadelphia