Jerry D. Gilliam
Chef de Cuisine
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Awards
James Beard Award “Emerging New Chef”
Featured in 417 Magazine as Innovative Chef
Overview
I am a Chef de Cuisine of 43 years working in the private and public food industry. I seek a part time position to share my experience, strength & hope being a leader in any kitchen or organization. I have a mantra that I can do “anything from Black Tie to Chicken fry.” It’s my sincere desire to join an organization of like minds. I’d like to find myself teaching my experience to others to build better culinary skills set. Education
Colgate Institute of Culinary,
Arts Associates
Key Skills
Menu Creation
Private Cooking Lessons
Kids Cooking Camps
Romantic Dinners fortwo
Family Meal Planning
Hotel Kitchen Management
Experience
April 2017-April 2019
Sous Chef • Mission Hills Country Club
9909 Mission Dr
Mission, KS 66208
Worked with Executive Chef Gene Maybree as a Sous Chef assisting in daily menus, prep and execution of all banquet/parties, menus, etc. Utilized my charcuterie skills, Garde Mange, Farm to Plate, leadership, and banquet catering services. Chef Gene retired in June 2019. Jan 20017-April 2017
Executive/Catering Chef • Mickey Gilley’s Theater
Highway 76
Branson, MO 65616
Worked in all aspects of dinner theater. Provided daily food for bus groups, locals, and Branson tourism. Managed 15 employees with Scheduling, Payroll, Food Costing and training new staff. 1999-2007
Owner/Operator • Epicureon Concepts Catering, LLC
Highway 76
Branson, MO 65616
I started a lucrative and creative catering business. Did interactive Adult/Children cooking classes. Created
“Two Ignite” interactive classes for couples to improve communication through foods. Partnered with the city of Branson to provide the first “Farm to Plate” concept.