1. Award-wining executive chef with over twenty years of experience in catering, food design and kitchen management. Proficient in a variety of hospitality industry operations for leading hotels, restaurants, and hospitals. Proven ability to effectively lead fine dining or high volume operations, producing top quality creative products that contribute to revenue growth, while reducing food and labor costs. Committed to creating a memorable dining experience and thrives in a high pressure environment. Consistently shows a passion for food and flawless service.
Executive Chef • 2012 – Present
Genesis HealthCare, Wayne Center Wayne, PA
Food Production Manager • 2009 – 2011 North Philadelphia Health Systems Philadelphia, PA
Executive Chef • 2008 – 2009 Spare Time Inc. “North Bowl” Philadelphia, PA
Owner / Executive Chef • 2004 – Present Critical Catering
Philadelphia, PA
Culinary Instructor / Restaurant Manager • 2003 – 2005 Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA
Executive Chef • 2001 – 2003 Food Tek, Inc. “The Bleu Martini” Philadelphia, PA
Culinary Instructor • 2000 – 2001 JNA Institute of Culinary Arts Philadelphia, PA
Executive Chef • 1999 – 2000 JEV, Inc. “Upstairs at Varailli” Philadelphia, PA
Culinary Instructor / Assistant Facility Manager • 1997 – 1999 Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA
Lead Saute Cook • 1995 – 1997 “The Striped Bass”
Philadelphia, PA
Sous Chef • 1993 – 1995
Triumph Brewing Company Princeton, NJ
Chef de Garde Manger • 1991 – 1993 Omni Hotels “Azalea Room” Philadelphia, PA
Chef de Garde Manger • 1990 – 1991 Marriott Hotels “The Downtown Club” Philadelphia, PA
Education . . .
University of Florida 2015
Gainesville, FL
Certified Dietary Management Program
Online Completion Date 2015
Drexel University 2005
Philadelphia, PA
Bachelor of Science in Food Services
Bucks County Community College 1995
Newtown, PA
Associate of Business in Chef Apprenticeship
Awards . . .
2002 Kahlúa National Recipe Award
1992 ACF Apprentice of the Year
Professional Memberships & Certifications . . .
City of Philadelphia Food Safety Certified
Present – 2019 ServSafe Food Safety Certified
Present – 2019
2001 Certified Executive Chef
American Culinary Federation
1999 – 2005
Coached – 2000 State Champion
New Jersey Culinary Team
Represented – ACF chapter for the
2001 National Convention
Darren E. Williams
2312 Geneva Ave • Glenside, PA 19038 • 215.833.6158 • DW71@Comcast.net
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Work Experience