Sous Chef Food Service

SAMUEL WOODFORD

*** ******* *** **. *******, NC · 770-***-****

*********@*****.***

Experienced Chef and Manager professional with strong leadership and relationship- building skills. Talented Food preparation professional with 5+ years food service experience in all types of restaurant facilities. Seeking a position that will help utilize my skills while significantly increasing revenue and operational efficiency.

EXPERIENCE

JUNE 2021 TO PRESENT

SOUS CHEF, SHARON TOWERS

Acted as lead chef in charge of all food operations in the absence of executive chef

Contributed revenue generating ideas for weekly food and beverage meetings.

Assist in menu development and implementation of new menus, cooking techniques and guidelines for culinary staff

Create and execute seasonally rotating menu focusing on latest trends and local products

Scheduled and trained employees to assist in menu creation and development

Created LSOP for sanitation staff raising healthcare score

FEBRUARY 2021 TO JUNE 2021

SOUS CHEF, MORRISONS HEALTHCARE

Assist in menu development and implementation of new menus, cooking techniques and guidelines for culinary staff

Responsible for maintaining food consistency and presentation and structure throughout kitchen

Continually train and develop staff to improve quality, enhance presentation and improve productivity

JANUARY 2019 TO AUGUST 2020

CERTIFIED DIETARY MANAGER, PRUITT HEALTHCARE

Plans, organizes, develops, and directs the overall operation of the Dietary Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local regulations governing the center and as directed by the Administrator.

Responsible for maintaining the Dietary Department in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner and provide nutritionally adequate meals in accordance with regulatory guidelines.

Completes appropriate clinical documentation in the medical record pertaining to the nutritional needs of the patient in accordance with the patient comprehensive assessment and care plan to comply with regulatory guidelines.

OCTOBER 2018 TO AUGUST 2019

CERTIFIED DIETARY MANAGER, HEALTHCARE SERVICES GROUP

Interviewed, hired and trained dietary personnel to provide optimal service.

Monitored production to check safety, standardized production and appropriate portioning.

Consulted with dietitians to plan menus appropriate for patient needs.

Purchased food supplies for department according to budget limitations.

Assisted in resolving and satisfying client requests and internal operational issues.

Led, designed and implemented training programs and initiatives which contributed to a 35 percent increase in productivity.

JANUARY 2014 TO JULY 2018

ASSISTANT FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICES DIRECTOR, LIFE CARE CENTER

Carefully interviewed, selected, trained and supervised staff.

Clearly and promptly communicated pertinent information to staff, such as large reservations or last minute menu changes

Correctly calculated inventory and ordered appropriate supplies. Recognized and formally acknowledged outstanding staff performance to boost company morale and productivity.

Promoted a positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.

June 2006 to January 2014

SOUS CHEF

Lake Lanier Islands - Buford, GA

Verified proper portion sizes and consistently attained high food quality standards.

Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, food storage, use of kitchen equipment and utensils, sanitation and safety issues.

Actively involved in cost control, sanitation, menu development, training, recruitment, private dining and catering.

Ensured all staff understood expectations and parameters of kitchen goals and daily kitchen work.

Led shifts while personally preparing food items and executing requests based on required specifications.

Regularly interacted with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.

EDUCATION

JUNE 2016

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE, BARTON COLLEGE, GREAT BEND, KANSAS

SKILLS

·Training and Development

·Budget Management

·Culinary Experience

·Catering Food Safety and Handling

·Labor Cost Analysis

·Medical Records

·Restaurant Experience

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

Certified Dietary Manager

June 2016 to Present

Serve Safe

August 2024

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