RICHARD C. KEEN

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Denver, CO 80224

720-***-****

ad0rsi@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position where I can put my culinary skills on the table.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

●More than 15 years accomplished experience as a Line Cook and Apprentice Chef in casual and fine dining restaurants, catering companies and institutions.

●Developed knowledge of food preparation and management techniques under the direction of a prominent Executive Chef with knowledge of diverse cuisines, including French, Italian, Japanese, Mexican, Middle Eastern, German and American.

●Highly innovative and skilled in preparing soups, salads, sauces, entrée’s and side dishes, and planning and developing menus.

●Experience growing and cultivating snails for food consumption.

●Skilled in ordering supplies, selecting ingredients, managing inventories, scheduling and supervising kitchen staff, and ensuring standards for food quality and sanitation are adhered to.

●Ability to devise and implement policies and procedures pertaining to all areas of kitchen operations, and controlling food and labor costs while maintaining high standards for food quality and service.

●Completed college/career courses in Food Service and Cooking, Chinese Vegetarian Cooking, and Sanitation.

CHEF SKILLS

Communication Minded

●Patients

●Sense of Humor

●Sober

●Compassionate

●Well-Tuned Pallet

●Perfectionist

●Good communication skills

●Speak Kitchen Spanish

●Customer Service

●Trained others

Kitchen Effectiveness

●Safety Minded

●Food Safety and Sanitation

●Organized

●Knife skills

●Fast and Efficient

●Seasonal Menu Planning

●Good Butchering Skills

●Knowledgeable of Seafood

●Experienced in Religious and other Dietary Restrictions

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Lead Cook, Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner, The Regency Student Housing, Denver, CO 2014-2017

Head Stocker, Sodexo, Golden, CO 2011- 2013

Line Cook, Aramark/Ship Rock Cafe, Morrison, CO 2007 – 2011

Line Cook, Dushanbe Teahouse, Boulder, CO 2000 – 2003

Line Cook, Sushi Heights, Denver, CO 2001 – 2002

Line Cook, Beacon Grill, Denver, CO 1997 – 2000

Line Cook, Tortilla Flats, San Luis Obispo, CA 1993 – 1995

Line Cook, Café Roma – San Luis Obispo, California 1990 – 1993

Kitchen Supervisor, California Conservation Corps, Sal Luis Obispo, CA 1988 – 1992

Apprentice Chef/Prep Cook, Girard’s French Restaurant, Riverside, CA 1982 – 1988

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