Owen Gray
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Skilled kitchen professional with experience in retirement community dining and assisted living services. Supported chefs with daily production, menu planning, and recipe development while training staff on plating, portioning, and station setup. Known for teamwork, consistency, and attention to detail.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Pennswood Village
Newtown, Pennsylvania
01.2022 - 08.2026
- Prepared daily meals, ensuring nutritional and dietary needs of Pennswood Village seniors were met.
- Followed Pennswood Village recipes and diet guidelines for resident meals.
- Coordinated with dining staff to optimize meal timing and enhance presentation for improved resident satisfaction.
- Ensured compliance with food safety and sanitation standards by maintaining a safe kitchen environment.
- Stored, rotated, and labeled ingredients in Pennswood Village kitchen.
Junior Sous Chef
Rydal Park Retirement Community
Jenkintown, Pennsylvania
01.2019 - 2022
- Collaborated with executive chef on menu planning, recipe development, and overall kitchen operations to enhance dining experiences.
- Aided executive chef in daily kitchen production, ensuring high-quality meals for retirement community residents.
- Coordinated special diets and texture-modified meals to meet specific resident dietary needs and preferences.
- Trained kitchen staff on plating, portioning, and station setup.
- Monitored food safety, sanitation, and temperature controls in kitchen areas.
- Maintained a clean work area to ensure compliance with health regulations.
- Maintained clean work areas and followed assisted living dining standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Harrison High School
Jamaica Skills
- Food safety
- Dietary compliance
- Temperature control
- Special diets
- Menu planning
- Recipe development
- Kitchen operations
Timeline
Cook
Pennswood Village
01.2022 - 08.2026
Junior Sous Chef
Rydal Park Retirement Community
01.2019 - 2022
High School Diploma -
Harrison High School