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VINCENT BERLACK

KNIGHTDALE,NC

Summary

Versatile Chef skilled in preparing international and local dishes. Trains and develops chefs to company standards, ensuring consistent quality. Proactively anticipates ingredient needs and efficiently manages kitchen flow to uphold business standards.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

EXECUTIVE CHEF II

SODEXO|GRIFOLS
CLAYTON, NC
06.2018 - Current
  • Maintain 100% NC health inspection and a 'safe work zone' with zero accidents.
  • Developed and implemented menus for cafe, catering events and theme days.
  • Directed kitchen staff in food preparation and presentation to ensure high quality standards were met.
  • Assisted in developing marketing strategies designed to increase sales.
  • Managed ordering, inventory levels, receiving, invoice settling, and equipment maintenance.
  • Develop and maintain strong client and customer relationships to ensure satisfaction

EXECUTIVE CHEF

SODEXO|UNIVERSITY OF MOUNT OLIVE
MOUNT OLIVE, NC
06.2016 - 06.2018
  • Opened new Sodexo account and managed food concepts for all stations and retail brand operations.
  • Hired and trained associates for operation success. Provided effective orientation and training to each new associate
  • Conducted regular staff meetings to discuss menu changes, special events, promotions.
  • Organized quarterly menus and prepared banquets for the University president, faculty, guests, and students.
  • Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.

CHEF MANAGER

SODEXO|EMC
RALEIGH, NC
12.2007 - 06.2016
  • Supervised and assisted cooks with daily menu items and promotions.
  • Oversaw planning for catered functions
  • Designed monthly meal rotations
  • Purchased goods and maintained proper inventory levels.
  • Reported daily financial data.
  • Oversaw and trained in HACCP, NSF, and completed monthly health and safety audits.

Education

CERT. OF CULINARY ARTS -

WAKE TECH COMM. COLLEGE
RALEIGH, NC
01.2011

Skills

  • EEO Certification
  • SERVSAFE
  • CPR Certification
  • FMS
  • SODEXONET
  • BRIO
  • KRONOS
  • UFS
  • The Market Connection
  • MS Office Suite
  • Budgeting and cost control
  • Order Management
  • Vendor Relationship Management
  • Inventory Management
  • Customer Service
  • Team Leadership
  • Creative Thinking

Timeline

EXECUTIVE CHEF II

SODEXO|GRIFOLS
06.2018 - Current

EXECUTIVE CHEF

SODEXO|UNIVERSITY OF MOUNT OLIVE
06.2016 - 06.2018

CHEF MANAGER

SODEXO|EMC
12.2007 - 06.2016

CERT. OF CULINARY ARTS -

WAKE TECH COMM. COLLEGE

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