Eric Hendrix
Larose
Summary
Culinary chef pursuing education in mechanical engineering for a career change. Started from a position as a dishwasher and moved up through various opportunities to head chef. Focused heavily on culinary education through external research and practice while maintaining professional work environments in the workplace.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Culinary Chef
Joel's Catering and Fine Dining
New Orleans, LA
07.2020 - 05.2023
- Developed and executed seasonal menu items to enhance customer dining experiences.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure high-quality food preparation and presentation standards.
- Trained employees to do various high-end culinary tasks, such as gastronomy and tableside service.
- Executed managerial duties involving, but not limited, to employee scheduling, payroll, event planning, inventory, assigning weekly duties to employees, and ordering product for future events.
- Maintained healthy relations with many purveyors.
- Monitoring kitchen cleanliness, organization, and equipment.
- Preparing food for transport to events in a safe and clean manner preventing any cross contamination.
Lead Line Cook
Ritz Carlton Hotel
New Orleans, LA
02.2018 - 02.2020
- Directed kitchen staff to deliver high-quality food preparation and presentation.
- Prepare and serve food for lunch and dinner services.
- Provide employees with meals on a daily basis.
- Ensure cleanliness and organization in the workplace.
- Served exclusive guests on club level with various tableside services.
Line Cook
Dominique's Wine Boutique and Bistro
Houma, LA
10.2016 - 01.2018
- Prepared high-quality dishes following standardized recipes and presentation guidelines.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace to ensure food safety standards.
- Monitored inventory levels, ensuring timely replenishment of supplies for smooth operations.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes for catering events.
Education
High School Diploma -
South Lafourche High School
Galliano, LA05-2011
Skills
- Culinary techniques
- Knife skills
- Ingredient knowledge
- Sanitation practices
- Kitchen management
- Butchery skills
- Allergen awareness
- Menu development
- Plating techniques
- Cost control
- Problem-solving
- Time management
Timeline
Culinary Chef
Joel's Catering and Fine Dining
07.2020 - 05.2023
Lead Line Cook
Ritz Carlton Hotel
02.2018 - 02.2020
Line Cook
Dominique's Wine Boutique and Bistro
10.2016 - 01.2018
High School Diploma -
South Lafourche High School