Adam Beard
Westover,WV
Summary
High-performing individual with solid background in culinary arts. Skilled in creating innovative and delicious dishes while managing kitchen staff and inventory. Efficient and committed to keeping high standards of food safety and sanitation.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Stone Tower Brews
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Participated in food tastings and taste tests.
- Developed close relationships with suppliers to source best ingredients.
- Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
- Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
Cook
Mountain State Brewing
03.2023 - 05.2023
- Showcased excellent knife skills for precise cutting and preparation of various ingredients.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
Cook
Lefty's
07.2022 - 03.2023
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Suggested actionable improvements to streamline training procedures.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
Sous Chef
Pugs Homemade Italian
02.2020 - 05.2022
- Participated in food tastings and taste tests.
- Developed close relationships with suppliers to source best ingredients.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Played a key role in achieving positive health inspection results by maintaining strict compliance with all relevant guidelines and regulations throughout daily operations.
- Implemented successful cross-marketing strategies such as food and wine pairings.
- Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
Education
High School Diploma -
University High School
Morgantown, WV06.2000
Skills
- Recipes and menu planning
- Vendor relationships
- Portion Control
- Decision-Making
- Menu Item Pricing
- Heavy Lifting
- Food Preparing, Plating, and Presentation
- Sanitation Procedures
- Team Collaboration
- Signature dish creation
- Supply Estimates
- Productivity Optimization
- Batch Cooking
Timeline
Sous Chef
Stone Tower Brews
05.2023 - 12.2023
Cook
Mountain State Brewing
03.2023 - 05.2023
Cook
Lefty's
07.2022 - 03.2023
Sous Chef
Pugs Homemade Italian
02.2020 - 05.2022
High School Diploma -
University High School
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