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Raymond Saunders

San Francisco,CA

Summary

Punctual professional experienced in following menus and recipes to prepare quality food. Polished in setting up and cleaning equipment for daily food preparation and helping manage supplies. Excellent multitasker recognized for supporting successful kitchen operations.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Chef

Sodexo Food Service
San Francisco, CA
08.2007 - 05.2024
  • Monitored food preparation methods, portion sizes and garnishing of dishes to ensure that food was prepared in accordance with the restaurant's recipes and presentation standards.
  • Adjusted seasonings of dishes according to customers' tastes.
  • Maintained a clean work environment by adhering to sanitation policies and procedures.
  • Checked quality of raw materials before use.
  • Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or service issues.
  • Organized special events such as banquets or buffets requiring complex menus or decorations.

Supervisor

Aramark Correctional Services
San Bruno, CA
06.2006 - 08.2007
  • Directed and supervised team of 15 employees in daily operations.
  • Provided guidance and direction to subordinates regarding job duties and responsibilities.
  • Developed and maintained a safe working environment, adhering to all safety protocols and regulations.

Kitchen Supervisor

Morrison Senior Living
Scottdale, AZ
01.2005 - 06.2006
  • Ensured all kitchen staff adhered to food safety and sanitation regulations.
  • Ordered necessary supplies and equipment to maintain efficient operations in the kitchen.
  • Oversaw food preparation, production and presentation according to quality standards.
  • Planned menus while taking into account special dietary requirements.

Sous Chef, Line Cook, Dining Services

Acrobat Staffing (Temp Company
San Francisco, CA
05.2002 - 05.2004
  • Directed and supervised team of 15 employees in daily operations.
  • Tracked progress on projects and provided timely feedback to staff members.
  • Managed team of XX employees, ensuring high productivity and quality standards were met.

Supervisor of Operations

Brown & Root Construction
Houston, TX
07.1995 - 03.1997
  • Managed budgets associated with projects or initiatives within the department.
  • Partnered with vendors to negotiate contracts for services related to operations.
  • Guided employees on understanding and meeting changing customer needs and expectation
  • This project was in the countries of Haiti and Hungary by the contract of U.S. Department of Defense for the United States Army run the Dining Halls for its soldiers 3 meals a day 7 days a week

Education

Associate of Arts - Hotel And Restaurant Management

City College of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
08-1978

Skills

  • Meal Preparation
  • Menu development
  • Pantry restocking
  • Workflow Optimization
  • Purchasing
  • Food and beverage pairing
  • Dish preparation
  • Staff Coordination
  • Culinary expertise
  • Kitchen equipment and tools
  • Sanitation Guidelines
  • Grilling Techniques
  • Cooking techniques
  • Seafood Preparation
  • Banquets and catering
  • Food Service Operations

Affiliations

  • Bicycling Swimming Walking River Rafting anything out dooresy and cooking for friends and colleagues

Timeline

Chef

Sodexo Food Service
08.2007 - 05.2024

Supervisor

Aramark Correctional Services
06.2006 - 08.2007

Kitchen Supervisor

Morrison Senior Living
01.2005 - 06.2006

Sous Chef, Line Cook, Dining Services

Acrobat Staffing (Temp Company
05.2002 - 05.2004

Supervisor of Operations

Brown & Root Construction
07.1995 - 03.1997

Associate of Arts - Hotel And Restaurant Management

City College of San Francisco

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