Brian Drew
100 Broadway Lane
New Parkland, CA, 91010
Cell: (555) 987-1234
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Professional Summary
Professionally trained Cook capable of grilling meats, preparing salads, making side dishes and producing award winning cakes and other desserts. Adept at leading a large kitchen staff, ensuring that the back of the house and front of the house work together and using different types of kitchen equipment. Trained in keeping track of inventory and ordering new supplies.
Core Qualifications
- Meat and Vegetable Chef
- Pastry Experience
- Kitchen Staff Leader
- Shift Scheduling
- Vendor Management
- Inventory Management
Experience
Cook, May 2012 – December 2014
Blue Ribbon Restaurant, Los Angeles, CA
- Developed a new menu that incorporated fresher ingredients, which led to an increase of more than 20 percent in profits
- Sourced new vendors and suppliers to lower food costs
- Developed a new schedule each week to give kitchen workers and other staff equal time off
- Interviewed applicants to find the best workers for the kitchen
- Produced more than 200 covers during busy shifts
- Prepared dishes during breakfast, lunch and dinner shifts
Cook, May 2010 – April 2012
ABC Diner, New Cityland, CA
- Kept track of supplies and ordered new foods to keep up with demand from diners
- Sold more than $5,000 in food during busy shifts
- Followed food and safety guidelines and received certification in food safety
- Trained front of the house on new menu items and the ingredients found in those dishes
- Prepared new dishes on the fly for vegetarians and diners with other food restrictions
Education
2010 University of California, New Cityland, CA
Associate in Culinary Arts