ADAM VERBRIGGHE
Milwaukee
Summary
Reliable and adaptable professional with experience in team leadership, daily operations, and customer service across
diverse industries including 18 years within food service. Known for strong communication, problem-solving skills, and a hands-on approach to completing tasks. Brings a consistent work ethic, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments. Seeking to contribute these strengths in new and challenging ways.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook - Supervisor Role
Oak Park Place
08.2025 - Current
- Prepare daily changing meals for residents of a seventy five person independent living facility to their exact preference and dietary needs.
- Work directly under the Director of Food Services in a supervisor role to assist in inventory management. Additionally, delegate decisions and information to other kitchen staff and dietary aides in the absence of the director.
- Follow strict health and safety standards within a healthcare facility.
Lead Line/Prep Cook
La Finca Coffee House
05.2024 - 07.2025
- Operate as part of a small team to maintain customer satisfaction, high health and safety standards, and maintain a proper workplace environment.
- Maintained, kept record of, as well as pick up weekly inventory for workplace requirements to be met.
- Create specials and features based around community outreach and charitable organization partnerships.
Sous Chef
Hot Dish Pantry
01.2022 - 05.2024
- Prepared for, anticipated, and executed the daily operations of the kitchen. This included maintaining inventory, as well as fulfilling customer orders to exact specifications.
- Oversaw the cooking of large scale catering events while maintaining a line of communication with the client.
- Remained educated in and adhered to high safety and health standards.
Groundskeeper and Maintence
KK Landscaping and Horticulture
11.2020 - 12.2022
- Completed landscaping projects for clients to their preference, vision, and expectations.
- Communicated with the supervisor and material resource locations to assure proper inventory was available for each project to proper specificity.
- Maintained a line of communication with clients to assure all needs were being met from the start of the project to its completion.
Line Cook
National Cafe & Eatery
09.2017 - 10.2020
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously without compromising product quality or service times.
- Organized and delivered catering orders to customer specificity and instruction.
- Took part in all parts of service from cooking meals to order, prepping for each days service, and
maintaining a clean workspace.
Line Cook
St. Paul Fish Company
02.2011 - 09.2017
- Worked as part of a highly communicative team to successfully prepare for and execute each days
service in a high volume, fast paced work setting. - Communicated with customers to fulfill wholesale requests and assure accuracy and satisfaction.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
Education
High School Diploma -
Seymour Community High School
Seymour06-2007
Skills
- Project Management
- Inventory/Ordering Oversight
- Punctuality
- Menu planning
- Thorough Communicator
- Self Motivated
- Team Oriented
- Innovative Problem Solver
- Microsoft & Excel Proficiency
Timeline
Cook - Supervisor Role
Oak Park Place
08.2025 - Current
Lead Line/Prep Cook
La Finca Coffee House
05.2024 - 07.2025
Sous Chef
Hot Dish Pantry
01.2022 - 05.2024
Groundskeeper and Maintence
KK Landscaping and Horticulture
11.2020 - 12.2022
Line Cook
National Cafe & Eatery
09.2017 - 10.2020
Line Cook
St. Paul Fish Company
02.2011 - 09.2017
High School Diploma -
Seymour Community High School