Stacy Russell
Hillsboro,TX
Summary
Focused, creative Chef with demonstrated proficiency in kitchen management and customer service. Bringing culinary expertise by developing new recipes/menus to delight customers and bring in repeat business. Committed to building relationships with local purveyors and utilizing seasonal ingredients. Chef with experience in baking and pastries. Reliable and punctual. Enjoys helping with outreach events (i.e., participated in March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction and Habitat for Humanity Fundraiser's).
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef de Cuisine
Hotel 1928
10.2023 - Current
- Oversees all production of food with prep cooks, line cooks, and Sous team to ensure quality, presentation, and taste of all foods
- Manage all inventory of 2 restaurants
- Maintained 15-18% cogs of all BEO’s while delegating all needs to execute
- Helped to develop new menu ideas w/ EC to enhance customers experience
- Created schedules for team
- Built relationships with vendors to ensure quality of product
Owner-operator
JusFoodin’Around Food Truck
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Planned, developed, and created menus for the trailer, private events, etc.
- Monitored kitchen area and staff to ensure overall safety and proper food handling techniques.
- Oversaw inventory and waste to maintain cogs
- Developed HCCAP plan for trailer
- Traveled with trailer to and from events including setups
- Managed and connected with all venues to ensure dates for events.
- Managed all aspects of social media
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
Chef
Rio Brazos Cuisine
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Monitored quality, presentation and quantities of plated food across the line
- Prepared food according to owners and customers request
- Prepared inventory for transport to events, (equipment, food, decorations, etc)
- Monitored kitchen area and staff to ensure overall safety and proper food handling techniques
- Prepared food for catered events up to 500 people
Chef Manager
Lula Jane's
02.2013 - 09.2021
- Created exciting dishes to draw in clientele and increase revenues.
- Planned and created menus for fine dining experience's
- Educated culinary staff on all current safety and food regulations to keep kitchen compliant.
- Monitored kitchen area and staff to ensure overall safety and proper food handling techniques.
- Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
- Developed recipes and menus to meet consumer demand and align with culinary trends.
Chef
Rio Brazos Cuisine
02.2012 - 05.2013
- Monitored quality, presentation and quantities of plated food across line.
- Prepared food according to owners and customers request
- Prepared inventory for transport to events, (equipment, food, decorations, etc)
- Monitored kitchen area and staff to ensure overall safety and proper food handling techniques.
- Prepared food for catered events up to 500 people
Auto Mechanic, Tire Technician, Shop Foreman
Autoworx
12.2005 - 01.2010
- Improved vehicle performance by diagnosing and repairing a wide range of automotive issues.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety procedures and proper use of tools and equipment.
- Built strong relationships with customers through clear communication of repair needs and expected completion times.
- Optimized workflow by effectively prioritizing daily tasks according to urgency and complexity.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
Texas State Technical College
Waco, TX05.2012
High School Diploma - undefined
Abbott High School
Abbott, TX05.1994
Skills
- Knife skills
- Food safety
- Kitchen operations
- Recipe creation
- Pastry skills
- Budgeting and cost control
- Staff training
- Banquets and catering
- Leadership qualities
- Plating techniques
- Vegetable cookery
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
Timeline
Chef de Cuisine
Hotel 1928
10.2023 - Current
Owner-operator
JusFoodin’Around Food Truck
01.2022 - 01.2023
Chef
Rio Brazos Cuisine
09.2021 - 05.2022
Chef Manager
Lula Jane's
02.2013 - 09.2021
Chef
Rio Brazos Cuisine
02.2012 - 05.2013
Auto Mechanic, Tire Technician, Shop Foreman
Autoworx
12.2005 - 01.2010
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
Texas State Technical College
High School Diploma - undefined
Abbott High School
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