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Ricky Turpen

Berryville,AR

Summary

Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience in kitchen operations management at each kitchen. Proven expertise in food preparation and staff scheduling, ensuring high standards of food safety and quality control. Adept at menu development and event planning, fostering a collaborative team environment to enhance customer satisfaction.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Prep Manager

Zios Italian Kitchen
01.2007 - 04.2010

Cook pasta, lasagna, make fresh pasta sauces,and desserts. prep for all stations of the line.prepare salads,desserts and other menu items.

Kitchen Manager

Quality Inn Hotel
03.2001 - 09.2004

Set up,prepare,and serve banquets. Prepare breakfast and dinner items for hotel guests.

Kitchen Manager

Millhouse Grill
04.1998 - 05.2001

Kitchen manager. Set up,Preparing and service of banquets,bus groups and special events. Prep and Prepare menu items for guests.

Chef

New Orleans Hotel
04.2023 - 07.2025

Prepare fresh baked treats for the hotel guests at The New Orleans Hotel and The Grand Central Hotel and bake cakes for Rouges Manor Restaurant. Set up, cook and serve banquets for weddings, concerts and other celebrations.cook and serve menu items for The Quarter and The Voodoo Lounge.

Garmache

The Grand Central Hotel & Spa
08.2018 - 04.2023

Prep for evening service. Preparing salads for guests. Making creative cakes and desserts for restaurant and hotel guests.

Chef

Local Flavor Cafe
03.2018 - 03.2020

Prep for lunch and brunch service. Work the line making soups,salads,sandwiches,pasta specials and breakfast items for guests.

Line Chef

Cheddar's Casual Cafe
08.2014 - 03.2018

Grill cook,expo,salads,prep.able to work every position on the line and prep for all stations on the line.

Prep Line Cook

Old Chicago Pizza
04.2010 - 03.2014

Make fresh pizza dough each day,prep for daily service ,bake bread, cheesecake and other desserts. Cook at all stations of the restaurant.

Education

Completed Education - Cooking

Chef School
Excelsior Springs, MO
05.1995

Cooking And Music

Savannah High School
Savannah
05.1993

Skills

  • Food preparation
  • Scheduling staff
  • Standard operating procedures
  • Sanitation standards
  • Food safety compliance
  • Product rotation
  • Food cost analysis
  • Ordering supplies
  • Recipe development
  • Menu planning
  • Customer service
  • Food presentation
  • Operations management
  • Quality control
  • Staff motivation
  • Menu development
  • Special events planning
  • Cost control
  • Bar management
  • Promotions planning
  • Catering coordination
  • Kitchen operations management

Timeline

Chef

New Orleans Hotel
04.2023 - 07.2025

Garmache

The Grand Central Hotel & Spa
08.2018 - 04.2023

Chef

Local Flavor Cafe
03.2018 - 03.2020

Line Chef

Cheddar's Casual Cafe
08.2014 - 03.2018

Prep Line Cook

Old Chicago Pizza
04.2010 - 03.2014

Prep Manager

Zios Italian Kitchen
01.2007 - 04.2010

Kitchen Manager

Quality Inn Hotel
03.2001 - 09.2004

Kitchen Manager

Millhouse Grill
04.1998 - 05.2001

Completed Education - Cooking

Chef School

Cooking And Music

Savannah High School
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