William Partington
El Cajon
Summary
At Solace Catering, I enhanced kitchen operations and event satisfaction through effective team leadership and innovative menu customization, demonstrating exceptional culinary techniques and customer service. My focus on waste reduction and allergen awareness significantly boosted client satisfaction and team performance, showcasing my ability to exceed expectations in high-pressure environments.
Professional culinary expert equipped to excel in high-pressure environments. Proven ability to lead kitchen teams, adapt to changing needs, and deliver exceptional catering experiences. Adept in menu planning, food preparation, and maintaining high standards of kitchen hygiene. Known for reliability, strong collaboration skills, and results-driven approach.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Catering Sous Chef
Solace Catering
11.2021 - Current
- Maximized kitchen efficiency with effective delegation of tasks among team members according to their skills and strengths.
- Streamlined kitchen operations by effectively managing food preparation, staff scheduling, and inventory control.
- Enhanced event satisfaction by creating customized menus tailored to clients'' preferences and dietary needs.
- Reduced food waste by implementing portion control measures and utilizing surplus ingredients for daily specials.
- Successfully executed high-profile events while adhering to tight deadlines and maintaining excellent communication with clients throughout the process.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Utilized culinary techniques to create visually appealing dishes.
- Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Mentored junior kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative work environment that improved overall team performance.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Contributed to successful catering events by coordinating meal preparation and execution, exceeding client expectations on each occasion.
- Boosted customer satisfaction ratings by consistently delivering high-quality dishes and maintaining strict adherence to food safety standards.
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing guest concerns or special dietary requests, building loyalty among returning clientele.
Education
MDiv - Theology
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA04-2007
Skills
- Food pairings
- Sanitation standards
- Kitchen operations
- Food presentation
- Allergen awareness
- Waste reduction
- Culinary techniques
- Customer service
- Kitchen leadership
- Kitchen organization
- Cooking techniques
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Staff motivation
- Cost control
- Culinary trends
Timeline
Catering Sous Chef
Solace Catering
11.2021 - Current
MDiv - Theology
Liberty University
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