Donald Penza

Donald Penza

Lead Line Cook

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Self Driven and Motivated

  • Education

    • Illinois Institute of Art

      2008 - 2010
      Associate's degree Culinary Arts/Chef Training A+
    • McHenry County College

      2007 - 2008
      General Studies A+
  • Experience

    • Frontier

      Jan 2011 - Aug 2012
      Lead Line Cook

      Oyster Shucker• Know varieties of oysters from around the world• Shuck oyster fast, efficiently, with minimal wasteFry Station • Prepare station for everything that comes of the fryers.• Also prepare station for salads and dessertsSautee Station • Cook all sandwiches and prepare components for sandwichesLead Cook / Grill Station • Pick up all entrees and coordinate the line so that tickets come up together. • Prepare all components that build and entrée. Show less

    • The Pony Inn

      Oct 2011 - Aug 2012
      Sous Chef

      Sous Chef• Order and Prepare all components on the menu• Manage a small staff to cook the components on the menu. • Scheduling staff• Labor control• Cost Control

    • Municipal Bar & Dining Co.

      Sept 2012 - May 2014
      Executive Chef

      • Maintain and control food and labor cost.• Delegate task efficiently among employees.• Write prep list and oversee prep.• Create and develop menus• Maintain a clean and sanitary work place. • Receive and rotate inventory• End of month inventory control• Discipline of staff • Hiring of new staff• Able to work any station on the line in case of any emergencies

    • Kanela Breakfast Club

      Jun 2014 - Sept 2017
      Executive Chef

      • Hire and train kitchen managers for three units• Control labor and food cost for three units• Menu Development • Communicate With KM’s on training of staff of three units• Communicate with KM’s on specials and new standards for three units• Oversee and manage front and back of house of all three units

    • International Smoke

      Dec 2017 - May 2018
      Executive Sous Chef

      Executive Sous Chef

    • Palm House

      May 2018 - now
      Executive Sous Chef
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Food Service Manager

      Nov 2011