ULYSSES HALL
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Skills and Experience
Over twenty years of working knowledge in the Culinary Field & Kitchen Management experience; embodying leadership qualities and efficiency, backed by a wide range of culinary techniques. I am also Serv Safe certified.
Over 15 years of expertise in the customer service field, collaborating with clients about their menu options and desires for special events, as well as all managerial aspects of the business.
Employment History
DEPUTY DIRECTOR/KITCHEN MANAGER
December 2022 – Present, Aramark at Lebanon Correctional, Lebanon, Ohio
Ensure timely, efficient meal service and all Aramark guidelines are being met
Supervise inmates in preparation and tray assembly
Direct inmates in the use of Aramark recipes and train on proper cooking procedures
Assist in conducting inventory, properly receiving, and storing food and food related items
Ensure state regulations are being met
Supervise quality control and waste management
SOUS CHEF
April 2022 – November 2022, Miami Valley Gaming, Monroe, Ohio
Create SOPS’s and training manuals for new restaurants
Trained all new cooks
Create staff schedules
Perform quarterly reviews
Ensure state regulations are being met
Supervise quality control and waste management
Collaborate with other sous chefs on maintaining food cost and labor standards
LEAD COOK
May 2020 – March 2022, Tapestry Senior Living, Springboro, Ohio
Plan and execute daily specials
Trained all new cooks
Ensure state regulations are being met
Supervise quality control and waste management
CHEF
September 2019 – March 2020, Doubletree, Miamisburg, Ohio
Plan and execute daily specials
Ensure state regulations are being met
Plan banquets and catered functions
Supervise quality control and waste management
Maintain food cost and labor standards
CHEF/MANAGER
October 2016 – April 2019, Taste of the World, Moraine, Ohio
Planned and execute daily specials
Ensure state regulations are being met
Hired and trained all chefs and cooks
Supervise quality control and waste management
DIRECTOR OF DINING SERVICES/EXECUTIVE CHEF
January 2017 – October 2017, Enlivant at Miller Farm Place, Centerville, Ohio
Prepare daily menu items residents
Hired and trained all chefs and cooks
Planned all daily menus
Supervise quality control and waste management
ASSISTANT KITCHEN MANAGER
January 2016 – January 2017, Bunkers Bar and Grill, Dayton, OH
Planned and executed daily specials
Ensure state regulations are being met
Trained new employees
ASSISTANT SOUS CHEF
July 2014 - January 2016, Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, NC
Prepared daily meals for players according to their specific diet guidelines
Organized lunch and dinner menus for Coaches and Executives
Liaison between players, nutritionist and Executive Chef