Silas Tanner
Chef
Montpelier,VT
Summary
Top-notch professional with expertise in menu development, kitchen management and staff training. Creates unique and delicious dishes while controlling food and labor costs. Collaborative and committed to seeking feedback from customers and staff to improve kitchen workflows. Possesses thirty plus years of culinary experience. Capable of creating, maintaining and handling all operations within an establishment.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Chef
Gifford Health Care
04.2021 - 09.2023
- Created recipes and prepared advanced dishes for independent living community.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Hired (along side human resources and Director of Food Services), and trained kitchen staff.
- Arranged for kitchen equipment maintenance and repair when needed.
- Inspected kitchen to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance, and cleanliness of production and service areas.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Interacted with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
- Collaborated with vendors and suppliers to obtain quality recipe ingredients while adhering to company budgets.
- Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit grocery costs.
- Modified recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies.
Sous Chef
Plate LLC
05.2019 - 03.2020
- Lead cook on the line most evenings at high-end California style restaurant in Stowe, VT
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Assisted with menu development and planning.
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
- Utilized culinary techniques to create visually appealing dishes.
Head Chef
Umami (owned By Plate LLC)
05.2020 - 04.2021
- Designed kitchen and sourced equipment for high volume all to-go Asian restaurant In Stowe, VT.
- Wrote entire menu and recipes for high volume all to-go Asian restaurant in Stowe, VT.
- Trained cooks to use 135,000 BTU wok stove to make beautiful and delicious Chinese, Thai, and Vietnamese dishes.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Hired, managed, and trained kitchen staff.
- Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
Sous Chef
Harvest Market
04.2015 - 05.2019
- Developed and produced high quality prepared foods for sale at a boutique market in Stowe, VT.
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
- Coordinated with vendors to order supplies and maintain high quality standards.
- Assisted with menu development and planning.
- Utilized culinary techniques to create visually appealing dishes.
Chef De Cuisine
VT Thrush Restaurant
09.2012 - 03.2014
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
- Created menus and designed corresponding recipes for family style restaurant in Montpelier VT.
- Oversaw preparation of creatively-designed recipes.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Hired, managed, and trained kitchen staff.
- Created recipes and prepared advanced dishes.
- Cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
Education
Phycology, Music, English
Goddard College
Plainfield, VTSkills
- Inventory Rotation
- Employee Training
- Dish Preparation
- Process Improvement
- Regulatory Compliance
- Budgeting and Cost Control
- Menu Planning
- Banquets and Catering
- Knowledge of Kitchen Tools
- Kitchen Staff Management
Certification
ServeSafe manager certified
Timeline
Head Chef
Gifford Health Care
04.2021 - 09.2023
Head Chef
Umami (owned By Plate LLC)
05.2020 - 04.2021
Sous Chef
Plate LLC
05.2019 - 03.2020
Sous Chef
Harvest Market
04.2015 - 05.2019
Chef De Cuisine
VT Thrush Restaurant
09.2012 - 03.2014
Phycology, Music, English
Goddard College
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