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Trent Schmidt

St. Petersburg

Summary

Disciplined Chef with 9 years of culinary experience in fast paced, detail oriented kitchens. Committed to fine food preparation and presentation within fast casual or fine settings. Versed in high volume, catering on and off site, private events and more. Experienced in different regional cuisines and not afraid to try new and exciting dishes.

I am a team oriented, reliable and can communicated professionally and maturely.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook 1 / Event Lead

Oxford Exchange
12.2022 - 12.2023
  • Prepare appetizers and meals according to recipe standards and guidelines.
  • Accurate time management
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients (FIFO).
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
  • Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
  • Identified inefficiencies leading to improved productivity.

Tasting/Event Chef/ Sous Chef

Oocasions Catering
08.2021 - 09.2022
  • Prepare prep sheets in accordance to B.E.O.
  • Organize coworkers with prep projects & demonstrate expectations for each individual recipe.
  • Inform Chef with updates on crew, party FAQs and ingredients that need to be ordered.
  • Make short-sheets with remaining projects to be finished for morning/evening crew.
  • Assist Chef with ordering and menu tasting and building.
  • Train new employees regarding company policy and expectations.
  • Preform tastings for perspective clients.
  • Charged with overseeing cleaning duties and lockup of the property.
  • Organized shift meetings to communicate and resolve issues for night operations.

Cook 1

Caliza Restaurant At Alys Beach
03.2018 - 03.2021
  • Tasked with training incoming Cooks or Sous Chefs
  • Instructed cooks and other workers in preparation, cooking, garnishing,and presentation of food.
  • Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques to increase productivity.
  • Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
  • Prepared garnishes such as crispy shallots for later use to top off fresh-dishes.
  • Influence price points and new menu's.
  • Made recommendations to Executive Chef regarding future food and equipment purchases to maintain product effectiveness.
  • Operated all bakery equipment, including ovens, proofers, fryers, sheeters, rounders, scales and mixers.

Cook 2-3

Fonvile Press At Alys Beach
02.2016 - 03.2018
  • Prepare all items in accordance to Chefs standards.
  • Established and maintained open, collaborative relationships with kitchen-team to maximize efficiency.
  • Reviewed recipes to determine exact measurements and ingredients to create dishes as well as calculate food costs.
  • Prepared fresh baked items, following recipes to exact measurements.
  • Performed prep work such as washing, peeling, cutting and seeding fruits and vegetables.
  • Stored food in designated areas following wrapping, dating, food safety and rotation procedures (FIFO).
  • Provided information about available menu items and documented orders with efficiency and accuracy.

Education

High School Diploma -

Byron Nelson High School
Trophy Club, TX
06.2015

Skills

  • Recruitment and Training
  • Staff Coaching and Training
  • Merchandise Quality Assurance
  • Flexible Work Schedule
  • Microsoft Office proficient
  • Positive and effective communicator
  • Team Building and Motivation
  • Management experience
  • Inventory Management
  • Delegation and Supervision

References

  • Chef Drew Dzejak / 1+ 843 628 8316 / The Citizen & Fonville Press
  • Chef Renato Facloni / 1+ 850 460 5491 / Alys Beach
  • Adam Mayo / mayoadam@gmail.com / General Manager
  • Cannon Barnard / 1+ 321 482 3883 / Oxford Exchange Event Supervisor


Further employment history available upon request 

Timeline

Cook 1 / Event Lead

Oxford Exchange
12.2022 - 12.2023

Tasting/Event Chef/ Sous Chef

Oocasions Catering
08.2021 - 09.2022

Cook 1

Caliza Restaurant At Alys Beach
03.2018 - 03.2021

Cook 2-3

Fonvile Press At Alys Beach
02.2016 - 03.2018

High School Diploma -

Byron Nelson High School

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