Richard Rich
Tupper Lake,NY
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook
Sunmount OPWDD
Tupper Lake, NY
01.2023 - Current
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Supervised and trained kitchen staff on proper preparation techniques.
- Ensured that all food was cooked at the correct temperature and stored correctly.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Assisted in developing new recipes or modifying existing ones for better taste or efficiency.
- Trained, managed and guided kitchen staff to improve overall performance, service quality and productivity.
Food Service Worker 2
Sunmount OPWDD
Tupper Lake, NY
03.2020 - 01.2022
- Cooked meals to order using proper food handling skills.
- Created menus and ordered food from our distributor, received food, and properly dated and stored food for service.
- Worked with consumers mentoring them on food service practices.
Sous Chef
United States Olympic Committee
Lake Placid, NY
01.2004 - 03.2020
- Ensured food preparation and presentation met high standards of quality and sanitation.
- Assisted in menu development and recipe testing.
- Coordinated ordering, receiving, storage, and distribution of food items.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure adequate supplies on hand.
- Directed kitchen staff in day-to-day operations including food production, sanitation, safety practices, and personnel management.
- Trained new hires in proper cooking techniques and recipes.
- Collaborated with Executive Chef to create innovative dishes for special events.
- Contributed to the successful execution of catered events from start to finish.
- Supervised cooks and other kitchen personnel during meal services.
- Adjusted recipes as needed to accommodate dietary restrictions or allergies.
- Created a positive work environment by encouraging teamwork among staff members.
- Supervised kitchen food preparation in demanding, high-volume environments.
Education
High School Diploma -
Northstar Christian Academy
Rochester, NY06-1985
Skills
- Food handling
- Food safety oversight
- Recipe-based cooking
- Food presentation
- Sanitation
- Recipe modification
- Health code understanding
- Sanitation Practices
- Supply Restocking
Certification
- Serve Safe Food Handler Certification
Affiliations
- Worked 3 Olympic Games cooking for elite athletes to ensure proper nutrition for optimal performance
Timeline
Cook
Sunmount OPWDD
01.2023 - Current
Food Service Worker 2
Sunmount OPWDD
03.2020 - 01.2022
Sous Chef
United States Olympic Committee
01.2004 - 03.2020
- Serve Safe Food Handler Certification
High School Diploma -
Northstar Christian Academy
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