Having been in pursuit of food since I was a young lad, I grew up baking with my mother. We always had big fancy potluck dinners at church events, and I developed a passion for food and cooking very early in life.
My first job in 1997 at the age of 14, was washing dishes and scrubbing kitchen equipment at a local college dining hall.
I spent hours washing dishes, scrubbing pots and pans, leaning deep into kettles and climbing above giant ovens, maintaining a spotless environment for a facility that fed tens of thousands of people daily.
I scrubbed speed racks in the basement, kept a row of 10 flat-top grills shimmering as if they were new, maintained an entire wall of food warmers, mopped sections of floor bigger than a house, vacuumed a dining area bigger than a football field, and ultimately started working in the “meat room”.
I saw entire animals butchered with massive saws and razor sharp scimitars. I hosed off bloody walls and cleaned the “weapons”, loaded tons of meat onto racks, and sent them up the creepy old elevator.
The standards were very high, I was given very solid foundations about cleanliness and sanitation, and began honing my incredible work ethic.
During my culinary career I have worked in fast food, fine dining, niche popup restaurants, fusion, barbecue, French, Italian, Asian, South American, bartending, event planning, catering, buffets, brunch, banquets, cooking classes, and more!
Through my 25 years of experience I have the knowledge and passion to help you with your service industry needs.
Whether it be a new startup, revamping a failing system, getting ready for an inspection, preparing for an event,or just fine-tuning an existing operation, I can help you achieve greatness!
Sometimes people get burned out, sometimes you need a fresh and honest perspective, and sometimes people need a reality check.
I know health department standards, regulatory rules, and secret recipes for maximum efficiency, consistency, and success!
I classify myself as a “restaurant specialist”. If you need a menu, or you need a lifeline, you need a shift covered, or just a breath of fresh air and some new ideas, get in touch with me by clicking this link.