Alfred Thomas
Roosevelt, New York 11575
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Summary Of Qualifications: Innovative Sous Chef with an exceptional record
of service and fine dining experience. Excel in high volume service, menu
planning, private parties/functions, staff hiring/training, and all
aspects of back of house operations.
Professional Experience:
1st Cook Supervisor, Mercy Medical Center- RVC, NY ( 2009- Present )
. Supervised/trained staff of 6 employees
. Menu Planning to meet both patient/state standards
. Assisted Master Chef Jean Marie zimmermann in the execution of the
new room service format as per hospital standards
Marriott International Hotels
Tournate- Brooklyn Bridge ( 2008-2009 )
Lead Banquet Assistant Chef- Long Island, NY ( 2005- 2008 )
Sous Chef- World Trade Center ( 2000- 2001 )
. Assisted on Development of new daily menu specials
. Preparation of banquets on events ranging from 100 - 1200 guests
. Planned and executed daily meals for guests with special requests and
dietary restrictions
. Presented taste panels for future events
1st Line Cook, South Shore Healthcare - Freeport, NY ( 2001- 2008 )
. Responsible for preparing daily dietary meals for 200 residents
. Executed meal readiness for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
. Preparation of food for all stations of service and off site special
events
. Trained new and seasonal employees on proper food preparation
Tourante, Grand Hyatt Hotel - New York, NY ( 2000- 2001 )
. Preparation of banquets on events ranging from 200 - 2000 guests
. Directly responsible for lobby and room service orders
. Trained new staff on proper hotel standards
Sous Chef, The Algonquin Hotel- New York, NY (1997- 2000 )
. Developed new menu items for seasonal transition
. Ability to prepare quality dishes in a stipulated time
. Extensive experience in garde manger, soups, sauces, fish and meat
fabrication
. Trained new employees in proper food preparation procedures that
coincide with the fine dining experience
. Effectively expedited lunch and dinner services
Certifications/Training:
. The Peninsula Hotel Intern 1996
. Nutrition
. Serv-Safe
Academic Credentials:
New York Restaurant School - New York, NY ( 1993- 1995 )
Associates Degree - Culinary Arts