Chance Cates
Colonial Heights
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at The Boathouse at City Point, excelling in team supervision and food safety. Proven track record in recipe development and quality control, training staff to uphold high standards. Adept at enhancing kitchen operations and ensuring exceptional dish presentation, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Line Cook /Crew Trainer
The Boathouse at City Point
Hopewell
11.2024 - Current
- Trained new cooks on recipes, preparation methods, safety procedures and sanitation guidelines.
- Assessed employee performance regularly providing feedback when necessary.
- Monitored food temperatures throughout the cooking process to ensure safe consumption.
Sauté Chef
Maggiano's Little Italy
Richmond
01.2024 - 04.2025
- Prepared various sauces to accompany entrées according to established recipes.
Junior Sous Chef
The Halfway House fine dining restaurant
Chester
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Plated dishes according to established specifications for presentation purposes.
- Assisted Executive Chef in menu planning, recipe development and kitchen operations.
- Ensured accurate completion of prep lists and production sheets on a daily basis.
- Ensured adherence to sanitation procedures throughout the kitchen operation.
- Coordinated with front-of-house staff when necessary regarding timing of meals during service hours.
- Supervised team members during meal services ensuring orders are accurate and delivered timely.
- Checked quality of raw materials prior to use in order to maintain high standards of product presentation.
- Trained and supervised junior cooks in proper culinary techniques.
Chef
Kanpai Japanese Steakhouse
Hopewell
03.2022 - 11.2022
- Prepared high-quality dishes according to established recipes.
Skills
- Food safety
- Recipe development
- Team supervision
- Culinary techniques
- Inventory management
- Quality control
Certification
- Serve Safe Certification
Timeline
Lead Line Cook /Crew Trainer
The Boathouse at City Point
11.2024 - Current
Sauté Chef
Maggiano's Little Italy
01.2024 - 04.2025
Junior Sous Chef
The Halfway House fine dining restaurant
11.2022 - 05.2023
Chef
Kanpai Japanese Steakhouse
03.2022 - 11.2022
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