Grant Houghtalen
Knoxville
Summary
Creative and passionate chef with experience in leading kitchen operations, menu development, and team management. Skilled in crafting innovative dishes that cater to diverse palates while ensuring high standards of food safety and quality. Demonstrated ability to improve kitchen efficiency and enhance dining experiences through effective leadership and culinary skills.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
The Dogwood at Blackberry Farm
Walland
12.2023 - Current
- Ran daily operations of the kitchen, managing ordering, menu rotation, scheduling, and expediting service.
- Developed seasonal menu items using locally sourced ingredients from the farm.
- Collaborated with head chef on recipe creation and flavor profiling.
- Executed innovative pastry techniques in the kitchen to provide support when needed.
Line Cook/ Sous Chef
The Barn at Blackberry Farm
Walland
10.2019 - 11.2023
- managed daily prep tasks and led kitchen preservation projects during dinner service in fast-paced, dynamic menu environment
- Promoted to sous chef in April 2022 due to demonstrated leadership.
- Managed day-to-day kitchen operations, including ordering and staff meal coordination.
- Expedited and plated dinner service while supervising multiple cooking stations
Line Cook
Stoneburner
Seattle
10.2018 - 02.2019
- Executed daily preparation tasks and ensured station cleanliness during dinner service on garde manger and pizza oven.
- Prepared high-quality ingredients for daily menu items and special dishes.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
The Culinary Institute of America
Hyde Park, NY09-2019
Skills
- Food safety standards
- Safe food handling
- Kitchen management
- Menu design
- Pastry techniques
- Food presentation
- Catering services
- inventory control
- Ordering and requisitions
- Budget management
- Team leadership
Certification
- Serve Safe Certification
- CPR/First Aid Certified
Accomplishments
- Blackberry Leadership Award
- Blackberry Farm Quality Award September 2025
Timeline
Sous Chef
The Dogwood at Blackberry Farm
12.2023 - Current
Line Cook/ Sous Chef
The Barn at Blackberry Farm
10.2019 - 11.2023
Line Cook
Stoneburner
10.2018 - 02.2019
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
The Culinary Institute of America