Moses Williams
West Columbia
Summary
Dynamic Executive Chef specializing in menu development, food safety compliance, and team leadership. Proven ability to enhance dining experiences through seasonal menus and efficient kitchen operations.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Chef
Deepwood Estates
Lexington
02.2004 - 04.2018
- Developed seasonal menus using locally sourced ingredients for dining services.
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure high-quality food preparation and presentation.
- Managed inventory and procurement of kitchen supplies to maintain operational efficiency.
- Trained new chefs on culinary techniques and kitchen safety protocols.
- Collaborated with management to create special event catering options for residents.
- Implemented food safety standards and sanitation practices throughout the kitchen.
- Monitored kitchen area and staff to maintain overall safety and establish proper food handling techniques.
- Created new menu items, managed food expenses, and supervised quality to ensure adherence to standards.
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
- Established a culture of safety in the kitchen by enforcing strict safety protocols.
- Managed ordering, inventory levels, receiving, invoice settling, and equipment maintenance.
- Managed kitchen staff team and assigned tasks for various stages of food production.
- Supervised the selection, training, scheduling, and performance of kitchen personnel.
- Reviewed orders from vendors to ensure accuracy and cost effectiveness.
- Planned weekly production schedules to maximize efficiency while minimizing waste.
- Monitored quality, presentation, and quantities of plated food across line.
- Controlled labor costs through effective use of staff scheduling techniques.
- Coordinated and executed menu planning, recipe development, and daily restaurant operations.
- Ensured compliance with health department regulations by implementing proper sanitation procedures.
- Created daily specials based on seasonal ingredients and customer feedback.
- Created tasty dishes using popular recipes, delighting patrons and generating return business.
Education
Bachelor of Science - HRTA
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Amherst, MA05-1974
Skills
- Menu development
- Food safety compliance
- Special event catering
- Culinary training
- Kitchen inventory management
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Staff performance evaluation
- Dining services coordination
- Attention to detail
- Customer feedback implementation
- Effective communication
Accomplishments
Chef of the Year 2015
Timeline
Executive Chef
Deepwood Estates
02.2004 - 04.2018
Bachelor of Science - HRTA
University of Massachusetts, Amherst