Chef in Elgin, Illinois

I'm an experienced culinary professional with background working in high-end establishments that set culinary trends and cater to sophisticated clientele. Extensive background in designing and implementing French, Japanese, Chinese, Italian and Mediterranean gastronomy into menu items for fast-paced environments. Exceptional performance working under pressure without compromising product quality. Exceptional performance working under pressure without compromising product quality. A graduate of College LaSalle's School of Culinary Arts Montreal and with ten years of experience. My professional experience thus far has included responsibilities surrounding staff supervision, supply management, and training. I also have extensive experience catering events and coordinating off-site kitchen staffing. I have also developed skills in a variety of kitchen management domains such as: - Cooking all kinds of food in accordance with menu and number of guests - Ensuring the provision of high quality hospitality services - Supervising and assisting culinary staff in the production of all menu items - Portioning and garnishing - Conducting quality assurance tests for all menu items - Ensuring safe food handling procedures - Maintaining proper storage of all foods - And so much more