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Dave Horn
42
Male
member since Feb 19 2014
American
My skills
I'm excited about the possibility of getting to experience a new place and new people by helping out in the kitchen and/or garden. Below is a brief summary of my background.
-Six years experience cooking in Bay Area
-Former entrepreneur in restaurant industry
-Interests include holistic nutrition, fermentation, organic and biodynamic farming, heirloom varieties of produce and grains, world cuisines and cultural traditions, food justice
Languages Spoken
English (Mother Tongue) Spanish (Medium)Full CV / Resume
Robert Sinskey Vineyards, Napa, CA — Chef de Partie
August 2016 - PRESENT
Manage daily food service, Prepare food to be served and preserved, Lead culinary garden, Place orders from purveyors, Talk with guests about biodynamic farming practices
The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco, CA — Banquet Cook
May 2015 - August 2016
Prepared food for banquets up to 750 ppl, Placed produce orders, Led action stations on buffets, Worked in both garde manger and hot kitchens
Hugh Groman Catering, San Francisco, CA — Sous Chef
March 2012 - May 2015
Managed a team of up to 10 cooks in food production , Transported food and equipment from production kitchen to venue, Setup on-site kitchens, Executed event menu as lead event chef
Global Gourmet Catering, San Francisco, CA — Tasting Chef
June 2011 - July 2013
Prepared food for all prospective clients, Assisted executive chef with developing new recipes, Placed orders for all tasting department needs, Managed tasting department cooks
Picante Grill, San Jose, Costa Rica — Co-owner
May 2008 - June 2010
Created and executed a quick service restaurant concept focused on freshness, Developed menu and recipes, Managed staff of six employees, Maintained orders and inventory
EDUCATION
Johnson & Wales University, Providence, RI — Culinary Arts (AAS)
August 2010 - August 2011
GPA: , Dean’s List
University of Delaware, Newark, DE — Business Administration (BBA)
August 2000 - May 2004
GPA: , Dean’s List
About Me
I spend a lot of time reading, listening to music and standup comedy, gardening, cooking, and going to farmer's markets. My interests include holistic nutrition, fermentation, organic and biodynamic farming, heirloom varieties of produce, world cuisines and cultural traditions, and food justice.
