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Patrick E. Goyau

Attleboro,MA

Summary

High-performing Chef offering 12+ years of restaurant experience. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Talent for building streamlined, cohesive teams.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Sous Chef

Newbridge on the Charles
07.2022 - Current
  • Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
  • Verified compliance in preparation of menu items and customer special requests.
  • Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
  • Delivered excellent food quality and maximized customer satisfaction by preparing meals according to customer requests.
  • Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for restaurant.
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
  • Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
  • Participated in food tastings and taste tests.

Line Cook

Fox Hill Village Retirement
05.2018 - Current
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
  • Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.

Sous Chef

06.2016 - 07.2022
  • Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
  • Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.

Chef Manager

Unidine- Center of Communities of Brookline
11.2019 - 07.2020
  • Placed food orders with suppliers on weekly basis, taking into account kitchen budget and expected demands.
  • Kept kitchen staff in compliance with safety and food regulations to reduce opportunities for illness or accidents.
  • Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
  • Pitched in to work line during busy periods or in place of sick employees.

Lead Cook

03.2015 - 06.2016

Line Cook

03.2014 - 03.2015

Prep Cook

09.2013 - 03.2014
  • Duties include managing an Assisted Living and Independent operation which includes 3 restaurants
  • Day to day is writing production sheets, building recipes, creating new menus, hiring and training staff, scheduling, customer service, ordering/receiving, payroll, staff development, and team building.

Cook/Dietary Supervisor/Nutrition Assistant

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
08.2008 - 11.2013

Education

Associate - Automotive Technology

Bachelor of Science - Hotel, Restaurant, and Service Management

Newbury College
Brookline, Massachusetts
2017

Associate - Culinary Arts

Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology
Boston, Massachusetts
2011

Skills

  • Technical:
  • Efficient in MS Office, Kronos, POS System, Scheduling, Menu Design
  • Dish Preparation
  • Create Recipes
  • Staff Recruiting and Hiring
  • Organization and Prioritization
  • Performance Review

Timeline

Executive Sous Chef

Newbridge on the Charles
07.2022 - Current

Chef Manager

Unidine- Center of Communities of Brookline
11.2019 - 07.2020

Line Cook

Fox Hill Village Retirement
05.2018 - Current

Sous Chef

06.2016 - 07.2022

Lead Cook

03.2015 - 06.2016

Line Cook

03.2014 - 03.2015

Prep Cook

09.2013 - 03.2014

Cook/Dietary Supervisor/Nutrition Assistant

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
08.2008 - 11.2013

Associate - Automotive Technology

Bachelor of Science - Hotel, Restaurant, and Service Management

Newbury College

Associate - Culinary Arts

Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology
Patrick E. Goyau