Scott Carpenter
Buckner,MO
Summary
Dynamic Sous Chef with proven skills in menu development, food safety compliance, and inventory management. Ready to enhance kitchen operations and elevate catering services.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sous Chef
Hereford House
Independence, Missouri
08.2022 - 01.2026
- Supervised and trained kitchen staff on food preparation techniques.
- Coordinated inventory management and ordered supplies as needed.
- Developed menu items in collaboration with the head chef.
- Ensured compliance with food safety and sanitation standards.
- Assisted in planning special events and catering services.
- Collaborated with Executive Chef to create innovative dishes for special events.
- Ensured food preparation and presentation met high standards of quality and sanitation.
- Implemented strategies to reduce waste and increase efficiency throughout the kitchen.
- Contributed to the successful execution of catered events from start to finish.
- Assisted with interviewing, hiring and training kitchen personnel.
- Liaised closely with kitchen and front-of-house personnel.
Sous Chef
Ameristar Casino
North Kansas City, Missouri
12.2015 - 08.2022
- Managed daily kitchen operations for a high-volume dining environment.
- Supervised and trained kitchen staff on food preparation techniques.
- Ensured compliance with food safety and sanitation standards.
- Created a positive work environment by encouraging teamwork among staff members.
- Directed kitchen staff in day-to-day operations including food production, sanitation, safety practices, and personnel management.
- Assisted in menu development and recipe testing.
- Coordinated ordering, receiving, storage, and distribution of food items.
- Conducted frequent line checks to keep food at proper temperatures in holding zones.
- Assisted with interviewing, hiring and training kitchen personnel.
- Created diverse cuisines for full restaurant, special event, catering and tasting menus.
- Conducted regular performance reviews with line cooks while providing constructive feedback where necessary.
Sous Chef
Norfolk Lodge And Suites {Divots}
Norfolk, Nebraska
06.2011 - 09.2015
- Created tasty dishes using popular recipes, delighting patrons and generating return business.
- Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
- Trained and supervised line cooks to develop new skills and improve team performance.
Education
Culinary Arts
CHIC (LeCordon Blue)
Chicago, IL08-2006
Skills
- menu development
- food safety compliance
- inventory management
- kitchen operations
- catering services
- menu costing
- effective communication
- Verbal and written communication
- Butchery skills
Certification
Manager's ServSafe. Exp 2030
Timeline
Sous Chef
Hereford House
08.2022 - 01.2026
Sous Chef
Ameristar Casino
12.2015 - 08.2022
Sous Chef
Norfolk Lodge And Suites {Divots}
06.2011 - 09.2015
Culinary Arts
CHIC (LeCordon Blue)