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.
*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
* 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.
*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.