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Pleszant Davis

Summary

A motivating open minded chef with accredited culinary education, a foundation in classical cooking techniques, dining services, and quality food service operations.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Sous Chef

Deco Lounge
Buffalo, NY
10.2023 - Current
  • Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
  • Collaborated with executive chef to develop innovative menu items, leading to increased guest return rates and positive reviews.
  • Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.

Travel Chef

Independent Contractor
03.2023 - Current
  • Worked in various settings, such as on cruise ships, rehabilitation centers, senior living facilities, or for private clients who require personal meal services during their travels.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Delivered specialized culinary expertise and guidance to more than 500 individuals with specific dietary needs, ensuring their unique nutritional requirements were met.

Sous Chef

Rush Creek Ale House
Hamburg, NY
06.2022 - 10.2023
  • Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
  • Maintained a safe and sanitary work environment, adhering to health department standards and regulations.
  • Advanced in Grill, Smoke, Saute, and other cooking techniques performed to produce high volume quality meals.

Education

Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts

Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
Boulder, CO
05.2024

Diploma - Culinary Arts And Operations

Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
Boulder, CO
11.2023

Skills

  • Kitchen Leadership
  • Team Leadership
  • Food Safety & Sanitation
  • Inventory Management
  • Menu Planning
  • Nutrition Expertise
  • Efficient Knife Skills
  • Food Cost Control
  • Storeroom Operations
  • Foodservice / Handling
  • Advanced Cooking Techniques

Timeline

Sous Chef

Deco Lounge
10.2023 - Current

Travel Chef

Independent Contractor
03.2023 - Current

Sous Chef

Rush Creek Ale House
06.2022 - 10.2023

Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts

Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts

Diploma - Culinary Arts And Operations

Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
Pleszant Davis