Executive Chef Food Preparation

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GUY MASHIONE

***********@*****.*** 412-***-**** Monroeville, PA 15146

Talented Chef with 25 years of experience preparing delicious, healthy dishes. Specializing in menus known for attracting and retaining customers. Provides culinary management skills to fast-paced kitchens. CPR and First Aid

Medication administration

Waste control

Banquets and catering

Budgeting and cost control

Food preparation techniques

Certification training

Leadership development

Cleaning and sanitizing methods

Grilling and deep frying skills

Parkhurst Dining Pittsburgh, PA

Chef

04/2014 - 03/2020

Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques to increase productivity and boost workflow.

Monitored quality, presentation and quantities of plated food across line. Partnered with executive chef to create dynamic entrees for large banquets and special events.

Inspected freezers and refrigerators prior to each shift to check temperatures levels, verifying proper functionality. Incorporated customer recommendations and feedback to experiment with new dishes.

Washed utensils, plates and chopping boards between tasks to avoid cross- contamination.

Used proper cleaning supplies and methods to disinfect counters where raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs had been prepared. Forbes Road Career/Technology

Monroeville, PA

Culinary Instructor

08/2011 - 06/2013

Instructed students on nutrition, presentation, science and taste of both classical and contemporary cuisine.

Inventoried both food and hardware supplies for kitchen and student needs.

Assessed student progress based on food taste, presentation and nutrition. Instructed students on terminology and techniques of culinary arts using visual and graphic media.

Provided individual instruction to students who were having difficulty with courses.

Developed lesson plans following established culinary curriculum. Planned and conducted activities for balanced program of instruction, demonstration and work time, providing students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate.

Helped students develop personal style after comprehensive lessons on specific recipes.

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Experience

Tolericos Rest Monroeville, PA

Executive Chef

10/2009 - 09/2011

Created exciting dishes at competitive prices to attract clientele and increase revenue.

Monitored kitchen area and staff to maintain overall safety and establish proper food handling techniques.

Created recipes, incorporating various techniques, to build flavor and unique visual appeal.

Created new menu items, managed food expenses and supervised quality to ensure adherence to standards.

Supervised preparation of specialty items and customer requests to verify accuracy in production.

Considered seasonal product pricing and availability in development of promotional dishes and menu selections.

Washed utensils, plates and chopping boards between tasks to avoid cross- contamination.

Monitored and improved performance of numerous] team members resulting in meals produced daily.

Performed mise en place daily to efficiently prepare signature dishes. Provided excellent professional development opportunities for staff. Oversaw hiring, training and development of kitchen employees. Purchased ingredients from local farms to benefit environment and reduce costs 20%.

Managed kitchen staff team of 15 and assigned various stages of food production.

Springboard Kitchens Pittsburgh, PA

Chef/Supervisor

06/2009 - 08/2011

Supervised all kitchen food preparation in demanding, high-volume environment.

Helped staff adhere to tough restaurant requirements through effective discipline and motivation.

Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.

Directed staff in restaurant kitchen and field to maintain department objectives, standards, guidelines and budget.

Oversaw kitchen employee scheduling to meet all coverage needs and avoid wasted labor.

International Culinary Academy Pittsburgh, PA

Associate of Arts in Culinary Arts

05/1996

CCAC Boyce Campus Monroeville, PA

Associate of Science in Fire Science/Ems

10/1988

Westmorland CCAC Greensburg, PA

Bachelor of Arts in Education Methoghey

11/2011

American Culinary Federation (ACF)

Serv safe

PLC RAMP Management / Emt / Fire service Insturctor Education and Training

Certifications

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