Jaret DeSande
Woodcliff Lake, NJ, 07677
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Skilled chef with thirteen years professional food service experience and knowledge of classic culinary arts and French technique. Capable of swift decision-making and multi-tasking in fast-paced environments while motivating team members. Consistently implements creativity, analytical and conceptual skills, and attention to detail though organization and planning to create efficient work atmosphere.
Professional Experience
Inn Credible Caterers Cold Spring New York Executive Chef August 2013 – Feb 2016
Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised/coordinated all related culinary activities
Responsible for inventory and ordering
Estimated food consumption and requisitioned purchase food
Standardized production recipes to ensure consistent quality
Established presentation technique and quality standards
Sodexo Woodcliff Lake, Mahwah NJ
Executive Chef June 2012 – Aug 2013
Supervised staff and delegated responsibilities
Responsible for ensuring quality control and production
The Black Horse Pensacola, FL
Sous Chef Feb 2008 – Mar 2011
Coordinated with Executive Chef in conducting daily inventory and organization
Directed kitchen staff while monitoring both food production and presentation in the absence of the Executive Chef
Education
The French Culinary Institute June 2006 – March 2007
Received Grande Diploma In Classic Culinary Arts
600 hours of hands-on training in classic French technique