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Richard Lindstrom

San Francisco,CA

Summary

Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience as an Executive Sous Chef at Project Open Hand, adept in menu planning and kitchen organization. Proven ability to lead teams in high-volume environments, ensuring exceptional food quality and presentation. Skilled in knife techniques and fostering a collaborative kitchen atmosphere, delivering nutritious meals for diverse dietary needs.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Sous Chef

St. Anne's Home ( A UNIDINE ACCOUNT)
06.2022 - Current

*Supervised staff in preparation of meals for three separate dining rooms. *Planned and prepared special events and dinner parties. *Worked with Chef on menu planning and ordering. *Maintained highest level of standards for food preparation, presentation and service

Sous Chef

Rhoda Goldman Plaza (Jewish Assisted Living )
01.2014 - 05.2022

* Supervised and trained staff in large Kosher kitchen, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. * Consulted with Chef on menu planning and ordering. * Maintained strict adherence to rules of Kosher meal preparation. *Developed and prepared dishes for in-house Cafe.

Executive Sous Chef

Project Open Hand
10.1998 - 03.2014

*Supervised large staff and large volunteer contingent in high-volume kitchen preparing daily meals for clients afflicted with HIV. *Created 9-week cycle menu, with recipes, for daily output of roughly 1200 meals. Consulted with dietician on all recipes, including 4 special diets.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Developmental Psychology

The New School For Social Research
New York City, NY

Skills

  • Station oversight
  • Plating
  • Dish preparation
  • Kitchen organization
  • Menu planning
  • Knife skills

Timeline

Sous Chef

St. Anne's Home ( A UNIDINE ACCOUNT)
06.2022 - Current

Sous Chef

Rhoda Goldman Plaza (Jewish Assisted Living )
01.2014 - 05.2022

Executive Sous Chef

Project Open Hand
10.1998 - 03.2014

Bachelor of Arts - Developmental Psychology

The New School For Social Research
Richard Lindstrom