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Alan Forte

Chicago

Summary


Culinary professional with comprehensive experience in high-pressure kitchen environments, driving quality and efficiency. Known for exceptional culinary skills and ability to innovate while maintaining consistency. Reliable team collaborator with focus on achieving culinary excellence and adapting to evolving needs.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sous Chef/ Production Manager

South Shore Hospital Emergency Room
03.2021 - Current
  • Supervised kitchen operations to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Developed menus incorporating seasonal ingredients, enhancing patient meal quality.
  • Trained and mentored junior kitchen staff to improve culinary skills and efficiency.
  • Coordinated food preparation and presentation for emergency room events and patient needs.
  • Collaborated with dietitians to create specialized meal plans for diverse dietary requirements.
  • Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.

Cook Shift Leader

University of Chicago Chartwell
02.2020 - 10.2021
  • Implemented inventory management practices, reducing waste and improving cost control.
  • Trained new cooks on recipes and cooking techniques for consistency.
  • Monitored food preparation processes, ensuring quality and compliance with health regulations.

Lead Line Cook

Burnham Park Yacht Club
04.2015 - 03.2020
  • Supervised kitchen staff to ensure efficient food preparation and service timelines.
  • Developed and implemented standard operating procedures for kitchen operations.
  • Trained new line cooks on culinary techniques and kitchen safety protocols.
  • Collaborated with management to optimize menu offerings based on seasonal ingredients.

P.M. Chef

Oakridge Convalescent Home
01.2013 - 10.2015
  • Supervised kitchen staff to ensure adherence to food safety and sanitation standards.
  • Streamlined inventory management processes to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
  • Designed presentation styles for dishes, elevating dining experience and visual appeal.

Prep Cook/Assistant Banquet Chef

Hilton Orrington
01.2011 - 03.2013
  • Prepared ingredients for daily menu items, ensuring freshness and quality standards.
  • Assisted chefs in assembling dishes, maintaining presentation and flavor consistency.


Field Inspector(seasonal)

Illinois State Board of Education
06.2010 - 07.2012
  • Conducted field inspections to assess compliance with safety regulations and industry standards.
  • Evaluated site conditions, identifying potential hazards and ensuring corrective actions were implemented.

Culinary Arts Instructor

Chicago Board of Education
08.2007 - 12.2011
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans to enhance culinary skills among students
  • Guided students in food safety and sanitation practices to ensure compliance with health regulations



Education

Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts

Illinois Institute of Art * Chicago
Chicago, IL
04-2006

Skills

  • Team leadership
  • Kitchen leadership
  • Food safety
  • Inventory management
  • Safe food handling
  • Allergen awareness
  • Cooking techniques
  • Food presentation
  • Menu planning
  • Butchery skills
  • Wine pairing
  • Pastry skills
  • Catering background

Certification

Certified Foodservice Manager

Chicago Department of Public Health

Timeline

Sous Chef/ Production Manager

South Shore Hospital Emergency Room
03.2021 - Current

Cook Shift Leader

University of Chicago Chartwell
02.2020 - 10.2021

Lead Line Cook

Burnham Park Yacht Club
04.2015 - 03.2020

P.M. Chef

Oakridge Convalescent Home
01.2013 - 10.2015

Prep Cook/Assistant Banquet Chef

Hilton Orrington
01.2011 - 03.2013

Field Inspector(seasonal)

Illinois State Board of Education
06.2010 - 07.2012

Culinary Arts Instructor

Chicago Board of Education
08.2007 - 12.2011

Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts

Illinois Institute of Art * Chicago

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