Experience

Emerils Restaurant Orlando

• United States
• Retail Office Equipment
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sous Chef

  • Nov 2013 - Present

  Delegated tasks to kitchen staffManaged maintenance of all equipment used to prepare foodsFood safety & sanitationDepartment of Health requirementsRegulatory compliance & documentationAssisted the chef de cuisine with menu planning and budgetsStaff development / trainingLabor & food cost controlSchedulingBatch cookingStrong saucier skillsWell-tuned palette Delegated tasks to kitchen staffManaged maintenance of all equipment used to prepare foodsFood safety & sanitationDepartment of Health requirementsRegulatory compliance & documentationAssisted the chef de cuisine with menu planning and budgetsStaff development / trainingLabor & food cost controlSchedulingBatch cookingStrong saucier skillsWell-tuned palette



Emeril's Restaurant

• Executive Sous Chef

  • Jan 2009 - Nov 2013

  Delegated tasks to kitchen staffManaged maintenance of all equipment used to prepare foodsFood safety & sanitationDepartment of Health requirementsRegulatory compliance & documentationAssisted the chef de cuisine with menu planning and budgetsStaff development / trainingLabor & food cost controlSchedulingBatch cookingStrong saucier skillsWell-tuned palette

• Sous Chef

  • Jan 2007 - Jan 2009

  Delegated tasks to kitchen staffManaged maintenance of all equipment used to prepare foodsFood safety & sanitationDepartment of Health requirementsRegulatory compliance & documentationAssisted the chef de cuisine with menu planning and budgetsStaff development / trainingLabor & food cost controlSchedulingBatch cookingStrong saucier skillsWell-tuned palette

• Saucier

  • Jan 2002 - Jan 2007

  Created a variety of sauces, soups and stocksWorked closely with the chef to develop flavors that complimented entrees and appetizers

• Line Cook

  • Mar 1994 - Jan 2002

  Good ability to season, garnish and arrange food creatively and attractivelyOutstanding customer service skillsStrong hands-on experience in line service food preparation and cookingExcellent grasp of safe food handling proceduresPrepared items for broiling, grilling, frying, sautéing, or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning and or marinating.Followed proper plate presentation and garnish set for all dishes.Handled, stored, and rotated all products properly; tracked and reported any food wastage.Completed required tasks within assigned time frames.Assisted in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed.