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Candidate's Name
Danbury, CT 06811EMAIL AVAILABLE203.826,6863Driven, passionate loyal individual seeking position that unlocks and allows my creative life to flourish and penetrate others.Willing to relocate: AnywhereAuthorized to work in the US for any employerWork ExperienceIndependent Chef & Catering ManagerWhitsons Culinary Group - Danbury, CT2010 to PresentManage complete planning, preparation and serving functions for private affairs of up to 100 guests. Head Chef & Kitchen ManagerNew Milford High School - New Milford, CT2009 to 2010Leading team of 14, responsible for all aspects of kitchen and food service operations for this 1,600- studentpublic high school. Planned menus in accordance with all state and federal standards, ordered and managedkitchen inventory, completed all financial reports, created new menu items, ensured food safety standards, and provided food service at special events as needed. Maintained 100% passing performance on all food safety and general operational inspections. Recognized by supervisor for success in creating new menu items to meet nutritional goals for more healthful items while offering appealing variety using available commodities food items. Analyzed cash handling process and implemented new simplified documentation that improved accuracy.Kitchen LeaderDinners in Thyme - Brookfield, CT2008 to 2009Used knife and general food preparation skills in this high-volume kitchen preparing foods for retail"take-and- make" concept. Ensured food safety and presentation standards maintained at highest levels. Envisioned,created and tested new menu items. Maintained inventory levels. Cooked and served at catered events. Recognized by company owner for hugely successful new menu items, including secret-recipe entrees and sauces to supplement core menu selections. Director, New Product DevelopmentWhitson Culinary Group - Norwalk, CT2007 to 20072007Developed, tested and rolled out new menu items focusing on healthful, low and no-sugar recipes. Managed testkitchen at Central Kitchen for Norwalk Public Schools. Conducted extensive research independently and in collaboration with healthy food purveyors.Chef ManagerWhitson Culinary Group - New Britain, CT2004 to 2007Managed kitchen and food service operation, with responsibility for inventory, record keeping, ordering and allother administrative tasks. Organized, prepared and served meals for Board of EducationCertificate for completion of CNA course in CNACandlewood Valley Rehab Center - New Milford, CTAugust 2016 to November 2016Diploma in Culinary ArtsNow Lincoln Culinary Inst - Hartford, CT2004High School DiplomaTorrington High School - Torrington, CTSkillsCulinary, Microsoft office, typing, customer service, management, interpersonal, work well as team and independentCertifications/LicensesCNAAugust 2016 to PresentCandlewood Health and Reahabilitation course completion and certificate completion. Gained employment briefly in the field of Certified Nurses Aide work. Continue that work on per diem basis only as a private employee.Additional InformationNOT LOOKING FOR A CULINARY POSITION AT THIS TIME AT ALL! Professional SkillsFood Service Operations Management Ordering & Purchasing Menu Planning Chef & General Kitchen SkillsLeadership Customer Service Stakeholder Relationship Development Recipe & Presentation DevelopmentFinancial Management ServSafe Training & Certification Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint Type 75 WPM CNA Certificate 2016. |
