Adam Whale
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Well rounded experience in sanitary food preparation and meal execution as well as handling inventory and deliveries.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Cook
Sunrise Senior Living
Pittsburgh, PA
03.2023 - Current
- Daily execution of breakfast and lunch for approximately 90 residents in addition to dinner prep
- Take lead on shifts where Food and Beverage Director is not present
- Manage special meal prep for select residents with particular dietary needs
- Particular strict adherence to proper ServSafe food handling due to delicate health status of residents
Driver/operator
The Barn Landscape Supply
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
12.2021 - 02.2023
- Planned and adjusted efficient routes based on current weather and traffic information
- Implemented daily DOT pre-trip inspections to reduce risks or delivery delays
- Operated skid steer and forklift to load customer vehicles
Landscaper/ Hardscaper/Greenhouse Supervisor
A&N Lawn Service
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
03.2019 - 12.2021
- Supervised greenhouse operations including proper watering, pruning, and disease treatment of plants and advising customers on purchases and proper home care of plants
- Built retaining walls and custom patios for clientele
- Landscaped properties removing/installing plants, creating beds, trimming and mulching
- Operated skid steer, front loader, and excavator
Line Cook
Emporio: A Meatball Joint
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
11.2018 - 03.2019
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures
- Restocked food items throughout shift to prepare necessary ingredients for cooking and timely service
Steward/Cook
The Cheesecake Factory
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
04.2014 - 11.2018
- Worked directly with supervisors to manage inventory and place orders
- Verified and put away all deliveries
- Maintained cleanliness to ServSafe standards in a high volume location
- Worked multiple cooking stations on the line and in all prep areas to execute sauces and dishes from scratch
Cook 1
Walt Disney World
Orlando, FL
11.2010 - 08.2014
- Maintained cleanliness and organization at very high volume locations
- Strived as a team to contribute to the overall "magical" guest experience that Disney is known for by accommodating special requests and acknowledging special occasions
- Worked many different stations at several restaurants of varying cultural specialties within the parks
- Interacted with waitstaff regarding special orders for customers with food allergies and gluten intolerances
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Le Condon Bleu College of Culinary Arts - Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA02.2012
Skills
- ServSafe Certified
- Food Preparation
- Back of House Operations
- Inventory Management
- Delivery Documentation
- Payment Collection
- Operation of heavy machinery
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Lead Cook
Sunrise Senior Living
03.2023 - Current
Driver/operator
The Barn Landscape Supply
12.2021 - 02.2023
Landscaper/ Hardscaper/Greenhouse Supervisor
A&N Lawn Service
03.2019 - 12.2021
Line Cook
Emporio: A Meatball Joint
11.2018 - 03.2019
Steward/Cook
The Cheesecake Factory
04.2014 - 11.2018
Cook 1
Walt Disney World
11.2010 - 08.2014
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Le Condon Bleu College of Culinary Arts - Pittsburgh