Ralph Bacote
Chelsea Soldiers Home
Needham Heights,MA
23
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Professional culinary worker with solid background iod preparation and kitchen operations. Adept at maintaining high standards in fast-paced environments, ensuring quality and consistency in every dish. Known for strong team collaboration and adaptability, meeting changing demands with ease. Skilled in various cooking techniques, food safety, and kitchen equipment management.
Work History
2nd Cook
4 Years 11 Months- Prepare food for patients special diets ground, most ground, mechanical soft, and puree.
- Prepared food from recipes for patients and the staff cafeteria.
- Evaluate food for quality, quantity, appearance, temperature, and taste.
- Maintained accurate inventory and ordered food supplies.
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen by regularly sanitizing surfaces and equipment.
- Prepared nutritious meals in compliance with dietary guidelines for residents.
Sous Chef
10 Years- Oversaw kitchen operations, ordering, and food production to ensure efficient service.
- Developed and maintained relationships with local and national vendors to enhance supply chain reliability.
- Hire, train and develop a kitchen team.
- Managed 10 direct report delegates daily job assignments.
- Maintain food and labor costs to a budgeted plan.
- Create 6 Week menu cycle that coincides with the season.
- Create a 6-week menu cycle that coincides with the season.
- Create and build relationships with local and national vendors.
- Worked in all areas of the kitchen while overseeing daily kitchen operations and catering for building tenants.
First Cook
3 Years 3 Months- Stoughton, MA.
- Prepared food from recipes for patients, staff, cafeteria, and two off sites.
- Assisted in preparing dinner service alongside second cook. with second cook.
- Collaborated with chef to implement culinary goals and management initiatives, enhancing satisfaction for staff, customers, and patients.
cook
2 Years 11 Months- Collaborated with Chef on menu planning, food ordering, and inventory management.
- Prepare food for patients' special diets ground, most ground, mechanical soft, and puree.
- Ensure that all food is served at correct temperature.
Education
High school or equivalent
Skills
Culinary Techniques
Culinary Experience
Culinary skills
Kitchen operations
Nutritional guidelines
Menu development
Nutritional Meal Planning
Food Cost Control
Labor Cost Analysis
Certification
ServSafe, Food Handler
Additional Information
- Qualifications:
- Serv-Safe certified
- Menu planning experience
- Over 15 year's management
Personal Information
Title: Sous Chef
Timeline
2nd Cook
Chelsea Soldiers Home
11.2021 - CurrentRead More
Sous Chef
Hobbs Brook Management
03.2011 - 03.2021Read More
First Cook
New England Sinai Hospital
12.2007 - 03.2011Read More
cook
Youville Rehabilitation hospital
09.2003 - 08.2006Read More
West Roxburry High
High school or equivalent
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