03/2017
to
Current
Executive Chef
AJ'S Fine Foods －
Scottsdale,
AZ
Provide courteous and informative customer service in an open kitchen format. Effectively manage kitchen staff in daily production according to daily menu. Maintain inventory levels and food cost percentages.
07/2016
to
03/2017
Executive Chef/FPM
Compass One @ Maricopa Medical Center －
Phoenix,
AZ
Conducted daily inspections and maintained food sanitation and kitchen equipment safety reports. Implemented and supported company initiatives and programs. Effectively managed and assisted kitchen staff in producing food for banquets, catered events and member dining areas. Regularly developed new recipes in accordance with consumer tastes, nutritional needs, and budgetary considerations. Built sales forecasts and schedules to reflected desired productivity targets. Also increased weekly revenue by 10 percent.
06/2009
to
07/2016
Executive Chef/FPM
Maricopa Integrated Health Systems －
Phoenix,
Arizona
Consistently kept a clean and safe environment by adhering to all federal, state and local sanitation and safety requirements. Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of all food products. Reduced food costs by 4.5 percent by estimating purchasing needs and buying through approved suppliers.
01/2008
to
06/2009
Executive Chef/FPM
ARAMARK ASU West Campus －
Glendale,
Arizona
Collaborated closely with the Food and Beverage Director to conduct staff meetings and resolve service, product and personnel issues.
12/2006
to
11/2007
Executive Chef/Director of Operations
PERSONAL CHEF FOODS －
Phoenix,
Arizona
Diligently maintained safety and quality standards.
09/2004
to
12/2006
Production Supervisor/COP Consultant
STOCK YARDS/US FOODS －
Phoenix,
AZ
Reviewed production orders, schedules, delivery dates and inventory levels to determine product availability.
04/1999
to
09/2004
Executive Chef
AJ'S FINE FOODS －
Phoenix,
Arizona
Provided courteous and informative customer service in an open kitchen format.
03/1997
to
04/1999
Food Production Supervisor
LSG\SKY CHEFS －
Phoenix,
Arizona
Enforced a culture of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement while providing operational leadership.
10/1996
to
02/1997
Sous Chef
HACIENDA CAFE －
Verbier, Switzerland
Consistently produced exceptional menu items that regularly garnered diners' praise.
06/1996
to
10/1996
Cook
LSG\SKY CHEFS －
Phoenix,
Arizona
04/1996
to
06/1996
Head Cook
COPPER CANYON BREWING AND ALE HOUSE －
Chandler,
AZ
09/1995
to
03/1996
Cook
A MOVEABLE FEAST －
Houston,
TX
03/1995
to
09/1995
Cook
PUFFABELLY'S RESTAURANT －
Spring,
TX
3/96
Culinary Arts
The School of Culinary Arts @ The Art Institute of Houston
－
Houston,
Texas
Culinary Arts Introduction to Culinary Skills, Basic Cookery
*Food Pro I, American Regional and Seafood Cookery
*Baking and Pastry, Fundamental Concepts and Techniques of Baking
*Garde Manager, Main Items of a Cold Kitchen
*Safety and Sanitation, Safety and Sanitation Procedures in a Kitchen
*Purchasing and Cost Control, Planning and Control Processes in Food and Beverage Outlets
