Allan Wilson

Baltimore

Summary

Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience as a Sous Chef at The Bowman, excelling in menu planning and food safety. Proven track record in training teams and reducing food waste, enhancing guest satisfaction through innovative dishes and exceptional presentation. Strong leadership and organizational skills drive success in fast-paced kitchen environments.

Professional culinary specialist with proven track record in high-pressure kitchen environments. Adept at team collaboration and flexible with changing needs, ensuring smooth and efficient operations. Possesses strong skills in menu planning, food preparation, and quality control. Known for achieving high standards and delivering results that exceed expectations.

Work History

Sou Chef

The Bowman

Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
Collaborated with executive chef to develop innovative menu items, leading to increased guest return rates and positive reviews.
Played a key role in achieving positive health inspection results by maintaining strict compliance with all relevant guidelines and regulations throughout daily operations.

Retail Supervisor

University of Maryland, Baltimore

Assisted customers in locating products and making informed purchasing decisions based on their needs and preferences.
Trained new employees on store policies, procedures, and sales techniques to enhance their performance.
Enhanced store appearance with regular maintenance, cleaning, and organization of merchandise areas.
Increased customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and addressing customer concerns promptly.
Resolved conflicts among staff members professionally and fairly, maintaining a cohesive team dynamic.
Monitored loss prevention efforts to minimize theft incidents and maintain overall store security.
Processed exchanges, refunds and team member purchases to keep cashiers focused on efficiently checking out regular customers.
Conducted thorough audits of cash registers, ensuring accuracy and accountability in financial transactions.

Cook

Sinai Hospital of Baltimore

Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
Prepares, cooks and dispenses food in accordance with specifications, quality standards and sanitary regulations. Assigns work to Cooks and Cook's Helpers. Maintains par level and delivers food entrees to Cafeteria steam-table, assist cooking supervisors as required. Makes sure to have all food ready all types of food diets including patients with dysphasia and other types liquid restriction diets.

Education

Culinary Management - Culinary

Stratford University

Baltimore, MD

07.2014

Skills

Team leadership
Kitchen leadership
Food safety
Inventory management
Safe food handling
Food presentation
Menu planning

Food preparation
Kitchen organization
Cooking techniques
Allergen awareness
Supervising food prep
Special diets
Foodservice

Timeline

Sou Chef

The Bowman

Retail Supervisor

University of Maryland, Baltimore

Cook

Sinai Hospital of Baltimore

Culinary Management - Culinary

Stratford University

Allan Wilson

Summary

Work History

Sou Chef

Retail Supervisor

Cook

Education

Culinary Management - Culinary

Skills

Timeline

Sou Chef

Retail Supervisor

Cook

Culinary Management - Culinary

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