Hi, I’m
Sarah Patin
Chef
Loveland,CO
Food is everything we are. It’s an extension of nationalist feeling, ethnic feeling, your personal history, your province, your region, your tribe, your grandma. It’s inseparable from those from the get-go.”
Anthony Bourdain
Summary
High-performing individual with solid background in culinary arts. Skilled in creating innovative and delicious dishes while managing kitchen staff and inventory. Efficient and committed to keeping high standards of food safety and sanitation.
Overview
14
years of professional experience
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Courtyard At LovelandLoveland, CO
Head Chef
04.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Collaborated with vendors and suppliers to obtain quality recipe ingredients while adhering to company budgets.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
- Developed and cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
- Created recipes and prepared advanced dishes.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Hired, managed, and trained kitchen staff.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Interacted with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
Self Employed ServicesHouston , TX
Personal Chef
04.2010 - 04.2018
Job overview
- Planned menus that incorporated healthy, fresh food sourced from local farmers and stores.
- Cooked Number meals per day and served at residences or delivered to requested locations.
- Designed and prepared all menu items for private home/office setting.
- Prepared meals using braising, roasting, frying and sautéing techniques.
- Shopped at specialty grocery stores to obtain ingredients needed for food preparation.
- Developed recipe inventory to offer meal options for variety of tastes and needs.
- Recorded favorite meals of clients and worked continuously on new recipes and repertoire.
- Studied cultures and cuisines of various areas around world in effort to prepare authentic dishes.
- Sourced healthy cooking techniques to capture flavor and nutrients of food with fresh ingredients.
Perrys Steakhouse & GrilleHouston, TX
Chef's Assistant
03.2014 - 02.2017
Job overview
- Received, inspected and verified food and kitchen inventory delivery before storage.
- Helped design, create and implement outlet menu changes to attract customers and boost sales revenue.
- Wrapped, dated, and stored food in refrigerators under standardized temperature for future uses.
- Managed food preparation activities, such as cutting ingredients to size and preparing sauces and garnishes.
- Assisted in menu preparation, making suggestions, and researching recipes compatible with existing menu items.
- Floated throughout kitchen to assist in meal preparation and plating, effectively anticipating chef, and waiting staff's needs.
- Prepared and cooked quality meals in high-volume, fast-paced service environments.
- Trained new kitchen staff on proper food handling and preparation techniques.
- Prepped ingredients ahead of time to increase cooking and service speed.
Memorial HermannHouston, TX
Dietary Cook
01.2009 - 06.2011
Job overview
- Followed standard recipes, menus and apportions according to established standards.
- Received orders, verified contents against invoices and assessed quality of products to verify conformance to organizational standards.
- Provided nourishing and health-conscious food to customers under sanitary conditions.
- Responded to notes and complaints concerning menu items and meals, working to develop resolutions and satisfy residents' tastes and preferences.
- Prepared, apportioned and served menu and specialized food items developed to meet facility residents' unique dietary needs.
- Cooked meals according to administrative policies, health code regulations and food service standards.
Education
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary ArtsAustin, TX
from Personal And Culinary Services
01.2012 - 05.2015
Hargrave High SchoolHuffman, TX
Basics
08.2003 - 05.2007
San Jacinto College DistrictPasadena, TX
from Culinary Arts
12.2008 - 12.2010
Skills
Ingredient selection
Signature dish creation
Fine-dining expertise
Cost reduction
Food spoilage prevention
Kitchen Management
Menu planning
Food plating and presentation
Recipes and menu planning
Food inventories
Baking and broiling skills
Budgeting
Grilling
Performance assessments
Forecasting and planning
Availability
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Timeline
Head Chef
Courtyard At Loveland
04.2019 - Current
Chef's Assistant
Perrys Steakhouse & Grille
03.2014 - 02.2017
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
from Personal And Culinary Services
01.2012 - 05.2015
Personal Chef
Self Employed Services
04.2010 - 04.2018
Dietary Cook
Memorial Hermann
01.2009 - 06.2011
San Jacinto College District
from Culinary Arts
12.2008 - 12.2010
Hargrave High School
Basics
08.2003 - 05.2007