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Peter Hanson

Carbondale,IL

Summary

Hardworking, experienced and hands-on chef dedicated to new challenges. Passion for developing and executing dishes using seasonal ingredients and trends. Team building and furthering culinary education for employees to obtain a special skill set for future endeavors.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Part and Sales Manager

Playport Marina At PLD Landing
03.2022 - Current
  • Open, maintain and develop all accounts with selected vendors.
  • Order, receive, count and organize all inventory.
  • Accurately record all sales income and percentages, all slip fees, fuel sales and labor costs for payroll.
  • Maintain and develop 200 acres, two beaches and seven docks on a weekly basis.
  • Assure all maintenance equipment is in good working order and repair as necessary.

Executive Sous Chef

Herbie's Bistro
03.2017 - 03.2018
  • Kitchen and team training and development.
  • Menu writing and recipe development, ordering and inventory.
  • Food cost control.
  • Run lunch service up to150 covers.
  • Run dinner service up to 300 covers.

Executive Chef

Eagle College Preparatory School District
08.2015 - 03.2017
  • Structure a menu with an emphasis on the dietary and nutritional needs of children.
  • Develop and execute daily menus from all scratch production for district wide.
  • Inventory and food cost control with a reverse budget.
  • Be available to teach students about healthy eating habits and alternative healthier food choices.

Executive Chef

Scarecrow
04.2013 - 08.2015
  • Directed kitchen staff in food preparation and presentation to ensure high quality standards were met.
  • Coordinated and executed menu planning, recipe development and daily restaurant operations.
  • Created daily specials based on seasonal ingredients.
  • Controlled labor costs as well as food costs while maintaining quality standards.
  • Run lunch service up to 100 covers.
  • Run dinner service up to 300 covers.

Lead Chef

River City Casino & Hotel
01.2010 - 04.2013
  • Lead line chef and commissary prep for four separate outlets, one buffet, one employee dining room and one commissary kitchen.
  • Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques, menu development and executions of recipes.
  • Delegated tasks for kitchen employees to streamline food preparation procedures.
  • Prepare for and run services up to 2000 plus covers combined between all outlets.
  • Prepare for offsight catering events up to 3000 potential covers.

Education

No Degree - Culinary Arts And Restaurant Management

STLCC At Forest Park
St Louis, MO
2008

No Degree - History Education

Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO
2006

No Degree - Psychology And Sociology

STLCC At Meramec
Kirkwood, MO
2004

Skills

  • Kitchen Operations
  • Menu development
  • Cooking techniques
  • Food Preparation
  • Inventory Management
  • Vendor Relations
  • Team Communication

Timeline

Part and Sales Manager

Playport Marina At PLD Landing
03.2022 - Current

Executive Sous Chef

Herbie's Bistro
03.2017 - 03.2018

Executive Chef

Eagle College Preparatory School District
08.2015 - 03.2017

Executive Chef

Scarecrow
04.2013 - 08.2015

Lead Chef

River City Casino & Hotel
01.2010 - 04.2013

No Degree - Culinary Arts And Restaurant Management

STLCC At Forest Park

No Degree - History Education

Lindenwood University

No Degree - Psychology And Sociology

STLCC At Meramec
Peter Hanson