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PERSONAL CHEF
Professional Summary
Highly motivated professional currently changing career path. Enrolled in classes at the Community College of Rhode Island working towards obtaining an LCDP as well as a Bachelors degree in Social Services. Dedicated to to providing exceptional care and building strong relationships with clients, staff and management.
Skills
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Work History
Personal chef, 07/2015 to Current
Lifewell Senior Living – Tampa Palms , FL
Lifewell Senior Living – Tampa Palms , FL
- Weekly menu planning and shopping for clients.
- Create menus staying within dietary needs while maintaining taste and presentation.
- Organize and cook for special events and holiday parties.
- Regularly communicate with clients to ensure the best service possible.
- Baked pastries and breads for Farmers Market.
Sous Chef, 11/2014 to 06/2015
Four Seasons Hotels Inc – Seattle , WA
Four Seasons Hotels Inc – Seattle , WA
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Maintained a skilled kitchen staff by properly coaching, counseling and disciplining employees.
- Developed menus, pricing and special food offerings to increase revenue and customer satisfaction.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, food storage, use of kitchen equipment and utensils, sanitation and safety issues.
- Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of meals and kitchen sanitation.
- Recommended menu items to the Executive Chef for new dish development.
- Led shifts while personally preparing food items and executing requests based on required specifications.
- Verified proper portion sizes and consistently attained high food quality standards.
- Properly labeled and stored all raw food ingredients including produce, meat, fish, poultry, dairy and dry goods in the appropriate storage room, walk-in refrigerator, freezer or cooler.
- Practiced safe food handling procedures at all times.
Owner/Chef, 10/2012 to 09/2014
Bistro 524 – City , STATE
Bistro 524 – City , STATE
- Carefully interviewed, selected, trained and supervised staff.
- Clearly and promptly communicated pertinent information to staff, such as large reservations or last minute menu changes.
- Organized special events in the restaurant, including receptions, promotions and corporate luncheons.
- Correctly calculated inventory and ordered appropriate supplies.
- Strategically developed effective marketing plans to increase sales and profits while managing costs.
- Promoted a positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
- Skillfully interacted with external vendors to obtain the best quality in pricing and product.
- Effectively managed payroll and timekeeping, including completion of the proper paperwork for new hires and terminations.
- Practiced safe food handling procedures at all times.
- Planned lunch, dinner and bar menus, as well as special menus for in-house special events and catering.
- Created and managed budgets for operations and capital equipment.
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas.
- Regularly interacted with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
- Led shifts while personally preparing food items and executing requests based on required specifications.
- Ensured all staff understood expectations and parameters of kitchen goals and daily kitchen work.
- Maintained a skilled kitchen staff by properly coaching, counseling and disciplining employees.
Pastry Chef, 03/2011 to 10/2012
Stone House Inn – City , STATE
Stone House Inn – City , STATE
- Ordered and received bakery products and supplies.
- Prepared all pastry items in accordance with standards of quality, quantity control, taste and presentation.
Education
Associate of Arts: Culinary Arts, Johnson & Wales University - City, State
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School Attended
- Johnson & Wales University
Job Titles Held:
- Personal chef
- Sous Chef
- Owner/Chef
- Pastry Chef
Degrees
- Associate of Arts : Culinary Arts ,
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