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Todd Boileau

Traverse City,MI

Summary

43 years in the food service industry business. Motivated high standards for taste and quality with expertise maintaining profitable margins. Superior communication and leadership skills. An established Meat Cook that is knowledgeable about modern techniques and bringing up to date knowledge of grilling, roasting, and broiling meat.

Extreme experience in the preparation and execution of diverse foods.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Banquet/Head Line Chef

Great Wolf Lodge Resort
03.2022 - Current
  • Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.

Show Kitchen Chef

Turtle Creek Casino And Hotel
05.2020 - 03.2022

Guest interaction

Made to order items while executing Flair

Sous Chef

Mesa Country Club
12.2015 - 04.2020
  • Coordinated with vendors to order supplies and maintain high quality standards.
  • Monitored food and labor costs to verify budget targets were met.
  • Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
  • Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
  • Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.

Executive Sous Chef

Scottsdale Plaza Resort- Remington's Fine Dining
05.2004 - 11.2015
  • Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
  • Verified compliance in preparation of menu items and customer special requests.
  • Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
  • Delivered excellent food quality and maximized customer satisfaction by preparing meals according to customer requests.
  • Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for restaurant.
  • Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.

Education

No Degree - Mathematics And Computer Science

Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste. Marie, MI

Skills

  • High-Volume Environments
  • Inventory Records
  • Kitchen Preparation
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Line Inspection
  • Specification Preparation
  • Cooking Technique Demonstrations
  • Safe Food Handling
  • Verify Food Quality
  • Learning Techniques
  • Food Preparing, Plating and Presentation
  • Food Preparation Supervision
  • Food Stock and Supply Management
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Proper Storage Procedures
  • Estimate Food Needs
  • Garnishing and Plating
  • Special Events
  • Chef Support
  • Compliance
  • Food Allergies
  • Control Labor Costs
  • Inventory Management
  • Food Spoilage Prevention
  • Food Quality Standards
  • Special Requests
  • Kitchen Management
  • Servsafe Certified
  • Dish Preparation
  • Staff Supervision and Coordination
  • Cook Consistent Dishes
  • Temperature Monitoring

Certification

Serv Safe Certified

Timeline

Banquet/Head Line Chef

Great Wolf Lodge Resort
03.2022 - Current

Show Kitchen Chef

Turtle Creek Casino And Hotel
05.2020 - 03.2022

Sous Chef

Mesa Country Club
12.2015 - 04.2020

Executive Sous Chef

Scottsdale Plaza Resort- Remington's Fine Dining
05.2004 - 11.2015

No Degree - Mathematics And Computer Science

Lake Superior State University
Todd Boileau