Terrence Hoskins
Blue Ridge,GA
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
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
TerraBella Blue Ridge Assisted Living
Blue Ridge, GA
10.2022 - Current
- Directed kitchen staff in day-to-day operations including food production, sanitation, safety practices, and personnel management.
- Trained new hires in proper cooking techniques and recipes.
- Collaborated with Executive Chef to create innovative dishes for special events.
- Assisted in menu development and recipe testing.
- Coordinated ordering, receiving, storage, and distribution of food items.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure adequate supplies on hand.
- Ensured food preparation and presentation met high standards of quality and sanitation.
Sous Chef
Discovery Blue Ridge Assisted Living
Blue Ridge, GA
10.2017 - 10.2022
- Trained and supervised line cooks to develop new skills and improve team performance.
- Established and maintained regular maintenance schedule, keeping kitchen tools and equipment in operable condition.
- Assisted with interviewing, hiring and training kitchen personnel.
- Improved performance of team members resulting in high-quality meals produced daily.
- Directed staff in restaurant kitchen and field to maintain department objectives, standards, guidelines and budget.
Assistant Produce Manager
Walmart
Blue Ridge, GA
06.2011 - 09.2017
- Developed and maintained relationships with vendors to ensure quality produce was available for customers.
- Organized and supervised the receiving, stocking, rotating, pricing and merchandising of all produce items.
- Reviewed invoices to verify accuracy of order quantities and prices.
- Maintained a clean work area by cleaning counters, shelves and displays regularly.
- Ensured that departmental standards were met in regards to product freshness, presentation, safety and sanitation guidelines.
- Provided training for new employees on proper handling of produce merchandise.
Lead Line Supervisor
Mechell Bistro
Alpharetta, GA
01.2003 - 06.2010
- Monitored production flow for quality assurance purposes.
- Provided guidance, support, and direction to team members when needed.
- Organized workflow to meet daily production goals.
- Supervised line workers to ensure tasks were completed according to established standards.
- Performed regular inspections of equipment for maintenance requirements.
- Fostered teamwork within production line and cross-functional teams.
Cook
The Coffee House
Blairsville, GA
06.1998 - 09.2003
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Checked quality of ingredients before use in order to ensure freshness.
- Monitored stock levels of food items and ordered more when necessary.
- Ensured that all food was cooked at the correct temperature and stored correctly.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
Education
GED -
Union County High School
Blairsville, GA06-1988
Skills
- Kitchen Organization
- Supervising Food Prep
- Kitchen Equipment Operation
- Team Leadership
- Menu Planning
- Menu development
- Food presentation
- Safe Food Handling
- Operations Support
- Special dietary requirements
- Ordering and Requisitions
- Workflow Optimization
Timeline
Sous Chef
TerraBella Blue Ridge Assisted Living
10.2022 - Current
Sous Chef
Discovery Blue Ridge Assisted Living
10.2017 - 10.2022
Assistant Produce Manager
Walmart
06.2011 - 09.2017
Lead Line Supervisor
Mechell Bistro
01.2003 - 06.2010
Cook
The Coffee House
06.1998 - 09.2003
GED -
Union County High School
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