Executive Chef Food Service

C H E F

TOD HARKLERODE 614-***-**** *******@*****.***

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S K I L L S

Business Management

Menu Development

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Leadership

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

W O R K E X P E R I E N C E

Developed new restaurant menu and built kitchen staff while updating the menu with new products Comply with food sanitation requirements and maintain cleanliness of workstation and cooking surfaces through proper handling of food, practicing appropriate food storage, and adhering to personal sanitation and hygiene rules

Perform inventory checks to ensure that the kitchen is fully stocked with needed items Ordered, restocked, and maintained inventories for kitchen Adhered to all health department guidelines

Worked with food sales representatives to determine new products to keep up with current food trends Hale's Ales and Kitchen

Head Chef/Owner • July 2014- March 2024

Lead and train culinary teams, and ensure training material and processes enable delivery of exceptional dining experience

Develop food service equipment plans to meet budgetary goals Collaborate with vendors to source high-quality ingredients and products for our culinary creations, ensuring freshness and sustainability are always a priority Coordinated and organized catering events for up to 400 people Overseeing the preparation of menus and recipes, ensuring they are innovative, diverse, and cater to a wide range of tastes and dietary requirements

Staying updated on food trends and industry developments to keep our dining experiences fresh and exciting Abbott Laboratories

Executive Chef • April 1993 - January 2014

Hired and trained new kitchen employees

Coordinated with a team of sous chefs and line cooks to meet high demand, and ensured efficient workflow for the delivery of takeout orders and dine-in meals Developed new menu items and updated existing recipes to keep the menu fresh and exciting Little Turtle Country Club

Executive Chef • June 1991 - March 1993

Hocking College

Nelsonville, Ohio • 2020–2021

E D U C A T I O N

Associate of Applied Science in Culinary Arts

August 1986 - August 1989

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