Founder of In the Zone Gourmet Catering and diversified Chef with over 10 years of experience in culinary arts with a background in training line cook workers, assisting head chefs, adhering to standardized recipes while being able to create inventive and delectable dishes catered to a wide range of clientele. Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment, handle multiple priorities and learn new procedures as needed as well as comfortable and knowledgeable about kitchen hazards and standardized procedures.
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Executive ChefProhibition RiverNew York, Ny, Us -
Line ChefThe Saint Andrews Golf Course Aug 2019 - PresentGreater New York City Area• Collaborates with a team of 7 chefs to ensure high quality food for various club events• Helps prepare dishes for approximately 100 customers per day• Caters club events including but not limited to weddings, surprise birthday parties and other events• Prepares gourmet meals, crafting sauces and menu items from scratch • Demonstrates sophistication and attention to detail through complex plating techniques • Builds successful relationships with various types of clientele• Monitors food regularly for freshness and temperature appropriation
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Executive Chef And FounderIn The Zone Catering Mar 2015 - PresentWithin The Five Boroughs And Westchester CountyIn The Zone Catering offers the best in catering services to companies, organizations, and individuals in Yonkers and NYC. We are confident that once you experience our marvelous menus and pleasant catering crews, that you will you look to tap us for future events and gathering. In the Zone Catering allows others to experience my zeal for the culinary arts. I was told when you find a job that you enjoy, it never becomes a job again, but an adventure. In this adventure I plan on exploring new styles of food to increase your mind and your palate.
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Line ChefRoyal Regency Hotel Mar 2019 - Apr 2019Yonkers, New York• Catered special events including weddings, sweet 16 celebrations and anniversary parties for over 100 attendees • Maintained and updated customer meal orders• Communicated with dining guests about their respective needs and followed through accordingly• Cleaned and sanitized cooking utensils and stations• Reordered supplies and food ingredients• Collaborated with the head chef on menu design and innovative recipes • Acted as a liaison between all new hires and management • Provide conflict resolution among coworkers when needed -
Trainer / Line ChefEmpire City Casino Feb 2017 - Aug 2018Yonker, New York• Oversaw various cooking stations each day including but not limited to dessert, grilling, frying and salads stations• Demonstrated grilling techniques by providing casino guest with grilled burgers, steaks and fish• Mentored and trained 3 junior staff members, improving overall service quality and productivity • Operated the deep fryer in order to serve fried items such as french fries, onion rings, sweet potato fries fried shrimp, calamari, chicken wings and tenders. -
Trainer / Line ChefChartwell Dining Services Sep 2014 - Jan 2017New Rochelle, New York• Worked highly motivated and influential Chef M. Yang. • Processed daily orders from customers• Created a soft-hand daily inventory checklist• Communicated with customers on a daily basis in order to produce desired dishes• Records production and operational data -
Sous ChefOlive Garden Dec 2011 - Sep 2014Greater New York City Area• Prepared food within 150 seat restaurant, with the ability to accurately cut and prep ingredients• Baked, grilled, and cooked a variety of meals including desserts represented on the menu -
Line ChefTgi Fridays Sep 2010 - Dec 2011Greater New York City Area -
Culinary ProfreshionalApplebee'S Neighborhood Grill + Bar Dec 2007 - Aug 2009Astoria, Ny
Winston Thomas Jr Skills
Winston Thomas Jr Education Details
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Culinary Tech CenterCulinary Arts -
Department Of Health, New York, NyFood Science -
Business Administration And Management, General -
The Art Institute Of New York CityCulinary Arts/Chef Training -
Business Administration And Management, General
Frequently Asked Questions about Winston Thomas Jr
What company does Winston Thomas Jr work for?
Winston Thomas Jr works for Prohibition River
What is Winston Thomas Jr's role at the current company?
Winston Thomas Jr's current role is Executive Chef.
What schools did Winston Thomas Jr attend?
Winston Thomas Jr attended Culinary Tech Center, Department Of Health, New York, Ny, Cuny Bronx Community College, The Art Institute Of New York City, Herkimer County Community College.
What skills is Winston Thomas Jr known for?
Winston Thomas Jr has skills like Culinary Skills, Food, Chef, Restaurants, Fine Dining, Catering, Food Safety, Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Menu Development, Banquets, Recipes.
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