Rizzo Noel
Conshohocken,PA
Summary
Dynamic Sous Chef with expertise in team leadership, food safety, and menu planning. Proven ability to train and motivate staff, ensuring high culinary standards and compliance with food safety regulations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Gwynedd Manufacturing
North Wales, PA
09.2019 - Current
- Oversaw food preparation and presentation, ensuring high culinary standards.
- Collaborated with head chef to design seasonal menus reflecting customer preferences.
- Trained and mentored junior kitchen staff, enhancing team performance.
- Implemented quality control measures for food safety compliance and consistency.
- Established positive relationships with suppliers to ensure quality ingredient sourcing.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
Line/Prep Cook
Aramark
Collegeville, PA
07.2017 - 09.2019
- Prepared ingredients and dishes according to standardized recipes for consistent quality.
- Assisted in maintaining kitchen cleanliness and organization, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline food preparation processes and improve efficiency.
- Developed effective communication with front-of-house staff to coordinate timely meal service delivery.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Followed orders from head chef to establish productive and timely preparation of meals.
- Sharpened knife skills, resulting in precise cuts and reduced preparation time.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bridgeton High School
Bridgeton, NJSkills
- Team leadership
- Kitchen leadership
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Safe food handling
- Food presentation
- Menu planning
- Allergen awareness
- Ordering and requisitions
- Staff motivation
- Catering background
Timeline
Sous Chef
Gwynedd Manufacturing
09.2019 - Current
Line/Prep Cook
Aramark
07.2017 - 09.2019
High School Diploma -
Bridgeton High School