Richard Kaniuga
Batavia,IL
Summary
Professional culinary expert with strong skills in high-pressure kitchen environments. Proven ability to prepare diverse dishes while maintaining high standards of quality and presentation. Solid track record of collaborating effectively with team members and adapting to changing needs. Known for reliability, culinary creativity, and strong focus on achieving outstanding results.
Overview
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Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Chef
The Sidecar Supper Club and Beer Garden
2013.04 - 2026.05
- Prepared and cooked high-quality dishes in fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Ensured adherence to food safety and sanitation standards consistently.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline meal preparation workflows.
- Assisted in training new kitchen staff on cooking techniques and safety protocols.
- Managed inventory levels, minimizing waste through efficient ingredient usage.
- Developed recipes and contributed to menu planning based on seasonal ingredients.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced overall kitchen efficiency and service speed.
- Mentored junior cooks, fostering skills development and teamwork within the kitchen staff.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Tested and designed bespoke menus for beverage inspired tasting menus for food pairing events.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
The Cooking And Hospitality Institute of Chicago
Chicago, ILSkills
- Back of house operations
- Kitchen equipment management
- Allergen awareness
- Line station oversight
- Food rotation
- Plating techniques
- Crew training
- Portion control
- Prepared foods plating
- Meat cutting
- Ingredient preparation
- Kitchen station setup
Certification
- Licensed ServSafe Food Manager
Timeline
Executive Chef
The Sidecar Supper Club and Beer Garden
2013.04 - 2026.05
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
The Cooking And Hospitality Institute of Chicago