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Steven Kowalczyk

Southington

Summary

Quality-driven Sous Chef maintains complete understanding of kitchen operations, equipment and sanitation. Demonstrates organizational skills, budgeting experience and full knowledge of financial reports. Hires, trains and manages staff to provide employees with adequate guidance and resources to accomplish established objectives.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Sous Chef

Edgartown Yacht Club
Edgartown
05.2025 - Current

Cultivated teamwork among staff, enhancing a positive work environment.

  • Assisted in menu development and conducted recipe testing for quality enhancement.
  • Trained new hires on proper cooking techniques and recipes for consistency.
  • Coordinated food ordering, receiving, storage, and distribution processes.
  • Implemented strategies to reduce waste, boosting kitchen efficiency.

Shift Supervisor

Rosewater Wine & Spirits
Edgartown
05.2021 - Current
  • Monitored staff performance to ensure quality standards were met.
  • Developed strategies for improving operational efficiency and customer service levels.
  • Created work schedules for staff while adhering to labor laws and budget constraints.

Sous Chef

Texas Corinthian Yacht Club
Kemah
09.2024 - 04.2025
  • Collaborated with Executive Chef to create innovative dishes for special events.
  • Implemented strategies to reduce waste and increase efficiency throughout the kitchen.
  • Supervised cooks and other kitchen personnel during meal services.

Sous Chef

Edgartown Yacht Club
Edgartown
05.2024 - 09.2024

Lead Pastry Chef/Pizza Cook

Lovango
St. John
12.2023 - 04.2024
  • Oversaw production of pizza dough and bread service for restaurants.
  • Formulated seasonal recipes for desserts and ice creams to enhance menu variety.
  • Prepared dessert components efficiently to support timely service.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - General Studies

Tunxis Community College
Farmington, CT
01-2020

Associate of Science - Baking & Pastry

New England Culinary Institute
Montpelier, VT
01-2014

Bachelor of Science - Plant Biology

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Skills

  • Menu development
  • Food ordering
  • Team supervision
  • Customer service
  • Waste reduction
  • Attention to detail
  • Catering background
  • Bread baking
  • Pastry skills
  • Vendor relations
  • Recipe creation
  • Wine expertise
  • Detail-oriented
  • Inventory management
  • Pasta making

Timeline

Sous Chef

Edgartown Yacht Club
05.2025 - Current

Sous Chef

Texas Corinthian Yacht Club
09.2024 - 04.2025

Sous Chef

Edgartown Yacht Club
05.2024 - 09.2024

Lead Pastry Chef/Pizza Cook

Lovango
12.2023 - 04.2024

Shift Supervisor

Rosewater Wine & Spirits
05.2021 - Current

Associate of Applied Science - General Studies

Tunxis Community College

Associate of Science - Baking & Pastry

New England Culinary Institute

Bachelor of Science - Plant Biology

North Carolina State University