Aaron Vassau
Wolcottville
Summary
I have been in the food industry for 20+ years. I am currently in a career change directed towards IT. I am currently enrolled in Information Technology and Informatics at a community college. I am looking to gain experience while in school. After years of food service I possess a great understanding of customer service. I’m also a time management and multitasking master. I have knowledge of data analysis (food inventory and menu cost), as well as budgeting, purchasing and inventory management.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Linder’s Tavern on Main
Lagrange
10.2015 - Current
- Managed kitchen staff, ensuring effective communication and teamwork during service.
- Maintained high standards of food safety and sanitation in the kitchen.
- Developed recipes that enhanced flavor profiles while optimizing ingredient usage.
- Collaborated with suppliers to source fresh, high-quality ingredients for daily specials.
- Trained new cooks on culinary techniques and kitchen operations best practices.
- Oversaw inventory management, ensuring adequate stock levels and minimizing waste.
- Maintained a clean work environment by adhering to sanitation policies and procedures.
- Exercised portion control for items served, eliminating waste.
- Planned menus, ordered supplies and managed kitchen staff.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or service issues.
- Met with clients to discuss menus and meal options for weddings and banquets.
- Liaised with vendors to purchase optimal recipe ingredients at cost-effective rates.
- Built and managed relationships with local vendors to obtain fresh, quality ingredients at cost-effective prices.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Informatics
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Indianapolis, IN 10.2025 - 09.2025
Skills
- Menu planning
- Team leadership
- Customer service
- Inventory management
- Client relationship management
- Vendor coordination
- Process improvements
- Regulatory compliance
- Attention to detail
- Business management
- Company safety standards
- Food cost analysis
- Order delivery practices
- Forecasting and planning
- Creative menu planning
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking and organization
- Purchasing
- Budgeting and cost control
- Resource management
Affiliations
- Sports Dad
- Coaching youth sports
Timeline
Associate of Applied Science - Informatics
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
10.2025 - 09.2025
Chef
Linder’s Tavern on Main
10.2015 - Current