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The Tchoup Shop is a catering company and restaurant that serves a New Orleans Style Cuisine. Tchoup Shop operates 7 days a week out of the kitchen in a pub in Bushwhick, Brooklyn called Heavy Woods. Tchoup Shop brings authentic New Orleans and Southern cooking to NYC.• Demonstrate culinary techniques to staff to ensure proper preparation, presentation and quality of new menus.• Manage ordering and inventory, food and labor costing, budgeting and forecasting.• Responsible for hiring, training and scheduling kitchen staffs.• Consistently kept a clean and safe environment by adhering to all federal, state and local sanitation and safety requirements.• Regularly develop new recipes in accordance with consumer tastes, nutritional needs and budgetary considerations.

• Established controls for labor and food cost to reduce spending and increase profitability.• Inspected the quality of food materials delivered by vendors in order to maintain quality standards and budgetary goals.• Provided guidance and assistance to team in special menu preparation.• Maintained kitchen stock and inventory, including hygiene and safety features.• Prepared kitchen budget and forecast for future sales and revenue.• Planned and directed food preparation and culinary activities.• Modified menus or create new ones that meet quality standards.• Actively involved in cost control, sanitation, menu development, training, recruitment, private dining and catering.

• Inspected the quality of food materials delivered by vendors in order to maintain quality standards and budgetary goals.• Maintained a positive and professional approach with coworkers and guests.• Visually inspected and sampled all food for proper flavor profilies and presentation.• Planned and directed food preparation in a kitchen.• Maintained food quality, presentation, execution, health code standards.• Streamlined kitchen operations by employing efficient prep methods and eliminating wasteful practices.

• Oversaw daily recipe preparation, food storage, cooking, and presentation. • Developed recipes and recommended menu item pricing. • Researched and selected ingredients based on seasonal availability and quality. • Continuously monitored and controlled food costs.• Created unique menu items and plate presentations.• Standardized innovative production recipes to maintain consistent cuisine and guest satisfaction. • Participated in developing and implementing policies and procedures for smooth operations and food safety. • Planned monthly staff and production schedules. • Monitored equipment maintenance and sanitation of kitchen facilities.

• Decided on the quantities of food to be cooked and size of portions to be served.• Created dishes for clients with special dietary or cultural needs.• Made sure that kitchen staff always wear appropriate clothing and head wear in accordance with the relevant guidelines.• Prepared and cooked flavorful, nutritious and well balanced meals for guests and members.• Assisted in the basic preparation of food under the supervision of the Head Chef.

• Completed chef responsibilities including scheduling, daily production sheets, ordering, and the weekly and daily special's menu.• Developed menu items to reflect current trends and local taste for restaurants and banquet.• Worked with guest and clients to ensure satisfaction.• Practiced inventory and cost control through consistency.• Observed very strict kitchen sanitation standards.