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Ryan Dornon

Ravenna

Summary

Professional culinary specialist with proven track record in high-pressure kitchen environments. Adept at team collaboration and flexible with changing needs, ensuring smooth and efficient operations. Possesses strong skills in menu planning, food preparation, and quality control. Known for achieving high standards and delivering results that exceed expectations.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Sous Chef

Heritage Steak and Whiskey
11.2023 - Current
  • Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
  • Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
  • Collaborated with executive chef to develop innovative menu items, leading to increased guest return rates and positive reviews.
  • Implemented proper cleaning procedures, ensuring a safe and sanitary kitchen workspace compliant with health department regulations.
  • Ensured consistent quality control of all dishes leaving the kitchen, resulting in a reputation for excellence among patrons.
  • Participated in menu planning meetings, offering creative input that led to new signature dishes garnering rave reviews from guests.
  • Maintained open lines of communication with front-of-house management teams to address any potential issues before they escalated into larger problems affecting overall guest satisfaction levels.
  • Provided exceptional customer service when addressing guest concerns or special dietary requests, building loyalty among returning clientele.
  • Developed strong relationships with local vendors, securing fresh ingredients at competitive prices while supporting community businesses.
  • Achieved consistency in dish presentation, setting high standards that were replicated across all servings.

Sous Chef

Rosewood Grill
05.2023 - 11.2023
  • Check the quality of raw or cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.
  • Monitor sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations.
  • Check the quantity and quality of received products.
  • Order or requisition food or other supplies needed to ensure efficient operation.
  • Determine how food should be presented and create decorative food displays.
  • Instruct other workers in the preparation, cooking, garnishing, or presentation of food.
  • Analyze recipes to assign prices to menu items, based on food, labor, and overhead costs.
  • Prepare and cook foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.

Kitchen Manager

Luna Bakery & Cafe
08.2022 - 05.2023
  • Check the quality of raw or cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.
  • Monitor sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations.
  • Check the quantity and quality of received products.
  • Order or requisition food or other supplies needed to ensure efficient operation.
  • Determine how food should be presented and create decorative food displays.
  • Instruct other workers in the preparation, cooking, garnishing, or presentation of food.
  • Analyze recipes to assign prices to menu items, based on food, labor, and overhead costs.
  • Prepare and cook foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.

Head Chef

Inclusion City Shops
08.2020 - 07.2022
  • Check the quality of raw or cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.
  • Monitor sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations.
  • Check the quantity and quality of received products.
  • Order or requisition food or other supplies needed to ensure efficient operation.
  • Determine how food should be presented and create decorative food displays.
  • Instruct other workers in the preparation, cooking, garnishing, or presentation of food.
  • Analyze recipes to assign prices to menu items, based on food, labor, and overhead costs.
  • Prepare and cook foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.

Executive Sous Chef

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
08.2019 - 08.2020
  • Check the quality of raw or cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.
  • Monitor sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations.
  • Check the quantity and quality of received products.
  • Order or requisition food or other supplies needed to ensure efficient operation.
  • Supervise or coordinate activities of cooks or workers engaged in food preparation.
  • Determine how food should be presented and create decorative food displays.
  • Instruct cooks or other workers in the preparation, cooking, garnishing, or presentation of food.
  • Collaborate with other personnel to plan and develop recipes or menus, taking into account such factors as seasonal availability of ingredients or the likely number of customers.
  • Analyze recipes to assign prices to menu items, based on food, labor, and overhead costs.
  • Prepare and cook foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.
  • Recruit and hire staff, such as cooks and other kitchen workers.

Executive Chef/Partner

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
01.2018 - 07.2019
  • Check the quality of raw or cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.
  • Monitor sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations.
  • Check the quantity and quality of received products.
  • Order or requisition food or other supplies needed to ensure efficient operation.
  • Supervise or coordinate activities of cooks or workers engaged in food preparation.
  • Determine how food should be presented and create decorative food displays.
  • Instruct cooks or other workers in the preparation, cooking, garnishing, or presentation of food.
  • Collaborate with other personnel to plan and develop recipes or menus, taking into account such factors as seasonal availability of ingredients or the likely number of customers.
  • Analyze recipes to assign prices to menu items, based on food, labor, and overhead costs.
  • Prepare and cook foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.
  • Recruit and hire staff, such as cooks and other kitchen workers.

Head Chef

Mad Jack's Grill and Pub
10.2017 - 01.2018
  • Check the quality of raw or cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.
  • Monitor sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations.
  • Check the quantity and quality of received products.
  • Order or requisition food or other supplies needed to ensure efficient operation.
  • Supervise or coordinate activities of cooks or workers engaged in food preparation.
  • Determine how food should be presented and create decorative food displays.
  • Instruct cooks or other workers in the preparation, cooking, garnishing, or presentation of food.
  • Collaborate with other personnel to plan and develop recipes or menus, taking into account such factors as seasonal availability of ingredients or the likely number of customers.
  • Analyze recipes to assign prices to menu items, based on food, labor, and overhead costs.
  • Prepare and cook foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.
  • Recruit and hire staff, such as cooks and other kitchen workers.

Sous Chef

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
11.2016 - 11.2017
  • Check the quality of raw or cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.
  • Monitor sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations.
  • Determine how food should be presented and create decorative food displays.
  • Instruct cooks or other workers in the preparation, cooking, garnishing, or presentation of food.
  • Prepare and cook foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.
  • In charge of scheduling all kitchen staff.

Lead Cook/Supervisor

Kosar's wood-fired grill
08.2016 - 11.2016
  • Check the quality of raw or cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.
  • Monitor sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations.
  • Determine how food should be presented and create decorative food displays.
  • Instruct cooks or other workers in the preparation, cooking, garnishing, or presentation of food.
  • Prepare and cook foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.

Sous Chef

Juniper Grill
11.2010 - 08.2016
  • Check the quality of raw or cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.
  • Monitor sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations.
  • Check the quantity and quality of received products.
  • Order or requisition food or other supplies needed to ensure efficient operation.
  • Supervise or coordinate activities of cooks or workers engaged in food preparation.
  • Determine how food should be presented and create decorative food displays.
  • Instruct cooks or other workers in the preparation, cooking, garnishing, or presentation of food.
  • Collaborate with other personnel to plan and develop recipes or menus, taking into account such factors as seasonal availability of ingredients or the likely number of customers.
  • Analyze recipes to assign prices to menu items, based on food, labor, and overhead costs.
  • Prepare and cook foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.
  • Recruit and hire staff, such as cooks and other kitchen workers.

Pizza Maker

Kmart
05.2010 - 11.2010
  • Maintain sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas.
  • Prepare specialty foods such as pizzas, fish and chips, sandwiches, and tacos, following specific methods that usually require short preparation time.
  • Read food order slips or receive verbal instructions as to food required by patron, and prepare and cook food according to instructions.
  • Measure ingredients required for specific food items being prepared.
  • Take food and drink orders and receive payment from customers.
  • Cook the exact number of items ordered by each customer, working on several different orders simultaneously.
  • Prepare dough, following recipe.

Foreman

McCaskey Landscaping
03.2009 - 11.2009
  • Operate vehicles and powered equipment, such as mowers, tractors, twin-axle vehicles, snow blowers, chain saws, electric clippers, sod cutters, and pruning saws.
  • Care for established lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, grubbing, removing thatch, or trimming or edging around flower beds, walks, or walls.
  • Use hand tools, such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saws, hedge or brush trimmers, or axes.
  • Water lawns, trees, or plants, using portable sprinkler systems, hoses, or watering cans.
  • Plant seeds, bulbs, foliage, flowering plants, grass, ground covers, trees, or shrubs and apply mulch for protection, using gardening tools.
  • Install rock gardens, ponds, decks, drainage systems, irrigation systems, retaining walls, fences, planters, or playground equipment.

Cook

Hopewell
01.2009 - 03.2009
  • Clean and inspect galley equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.
  • Apportion and serve food to facility residents, employees, or patrons.
  • Cook foodstuffs according to menus, special dietary or nutritional restrictions, or numbers of portions to be served.
  • Direct activities of one or more workers who assist in preparing and serving meals.
  • Plan menus that are varied, nutritionally balanced, and appetizing, taking advantage of foods in season and local availability.

Assistant Kitchen Manager

Chesterland Tavern
02.2007 - 01.2009
  • Check the quality of raw or cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.
  • Monitor sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations.
  • Check the quantity and quality of received products.
  • Order or requisition food or other supplies needed to ensure efficient operation.
  • Determine how food should be presented and create decorative food displays.
  • Instruct cooks or other workers in the preparation, cooking, garnishing, or presentation of food.
  • Collaborate with other personnel to plan and develop recipes or menus, taking into account such factors as seasonal availability of ingredients or the likely number of customers.
  • Analyze recipes to assign prices to menu items, based on food, labor, and overhead costs.
  • Prepare and cook foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.
  • Determine production schedules and staff requirements necessary to ensure timely delivery of services.

Education

No Degree - Mathematics

Lakeland Community College
Kirtland, OH

High School Diploma -

Chardon High School
Chardon, OH
06-2004

Skills

  • Team leadership
  • Kitchen leadership
  • Food safety
  • Inventory management
  • Customer service
  • Food preparation
  • Kitchen organization
  • Ordering and requisitions
  • Vendor relationship management

Timeline

Sous Chef

Heritage Steak and Whiskey
11.2023 - Current

Sous Chef

Rosewood Grill
05.2023 - 11.2023

Kitchen Manager

Luna Bakery & Cafe
08.2022 - 05.2023

Head Chef

Inclusion City Shops
08.2020 - 07.2022

Executive Sous Chef

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
08.2019 - 08.2020

Executive Chef/Partner

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
01.2018 - 07.2019

Head Chef

Mad Jack's Grill and Pub
10.2017 - 01.2018

Sous Chef

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
11.2016 - 11.2017

Lead Cook/Supervisor

Kosar's wood-fired grill
08.2016 - 11.2016

Sous Chef

Juniper Grill
11.2010 - 08.2016

Pizza Maker

Kmart
05.2010 - 11.2010

Foreman

McCaskey Landscaping
03.2009 - 11.2009

Cook

Hopewell
01.2009 - 03.2009

Assistant Kitchen Manager

Chesterland Tavern
02.2007 - 01.2009

No Degree - Mathematics

Lakeland Community College

High School Diploma -

Chardon High School

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