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employee of the moth
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ADRIAN MCCOBBIE

ADRIAN MCCOBBIE

Huntsville

Summary

Passionate and dedicated culinary professional with over 20 years of experience in high-volume kitchens, hotels, and banquets. Known for exceptional leadership, creativity, and precision in food preparation and execution. Proven ability to lead teams, manage kitchen operations, and deliver top-quality dishes under pressure. Eager to grow into a Lead Cook and Sous Chef role to continue advancing culinary excellence and team development.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cook

Magnoilia Trace
12.2020 - Current


· • Initially prepared lunch and dinner for the independent living bistro, following recipes and ensuring consistency

· • Promoted to Cook for Willow Brooke and Oak Briar Terrace communities, serving residents in an assisted living environment

· • Prepare high-quality meals daily, ensuring all dishes are cooked to the correct temperature and seasoned perfectly

· • Follow all food safety standards and sanitation procedures with attention to detail

· • Demonstrate strong teamwork and bring positive energy to the kitchen and staff daily

· • Passionate about delivering delicious, fresh, and hot meals that bring joy and comfort to residents

Line Cook

Embassy Suites by Hilton
02.2018 - Current
  • As a line cook. I prepared meals to order.
  • Ran good ticket times.
  • Made a fresh Soup Of the Day daily.
  • Stocked and prepped all stations in the kitchen.
  • Completed closing checklist every night.
  • Upon closing I'd make sure all items that needed to be prep were wrote on a list for the morning crew to prep.
  • I occasionally did banquets which is my strong point.
  • Received employee of the month for March 2019

Banquet Chef

Marriott International, Inc.
03.2015 - 01.2018
  • Executed Banquets.
  • Prepped for the BEOs had banquets done in a timely.
  • Added a flare to the plate up of all banquets going out.
  • Excellent at making all mother sauces.
  • When banquets were done I'd hop on line and supervise two cooks.
  • I'd make sure all dishes were going out with freshness and quality.
  • I did temp logs and HACCP logs daily.
  • Banquets is what I love to do.
  • I love making good food and Marriott gave me the platform of doing that.

Cook

Baumhower's
06.2014 - 03.2015
  • Made wings and fried items to order.
  • Kept a clean station.
  • Closed my area nightly in the best way possible.

Cook

Chilli's Bar & Grill
12.2006 - 06.2008
  • Responsible for cooking the famous baby back ribs and other grilled menu items.
  • Excelled in cooking in a fast paced high volume kitchen.
  • Responsible for the labeling of food items at the end of every shift.
  • Also helping the dishwashing crew when they fell behind.

Line Cook/ Banquet Cook

Marriott Hotel
11.2005 - 10.2006
  • Responsible for the preparation of the breakfast and lunch buffet on a daily basis.
  • Responsible for maintaining and logging temperatures of all foods making sure they are up to temp.
  • Responsible for the planning and preparation of banquet events menu.

Assistant Kitchen Manager

Copelands of New Orleans
05.2000 - 08.2005
  • Responsible for supervising 30 employees and briefing them at the beginning of each shift.
  • Responsible for scheduling BOH employees to meet business needs.
  • In charge of ordering fresh produce and other foods restocking kitchen.
  • Worked directly with prep team to execute recipes at company standards.
  • Also worked with team to ensure kitchen is closed down in a timely manner and that foods are balled and stored safely.

Education

High school diploma -

Johnson High School
05.1998

Skills

  • Line cook
  • Cooking
  • Baking
  • Kitchen
  • Team Player
  • Strong butchery skills
  • ServSafe food handlers certified
  • High volume production
  • Focused on portion and cost control
  • Inventory management
  • Great attitude
  • Works well with others
  • Strive to be all I can be for my employer
  • Cooking is a passion

Accomplishments

employee of the month of March 2019

Certification

Food handler certificate

Authorized To Work

US for any employer

Personal Information

Willing To Relocate: Anywhere

employee of the moth

Employee of the Month – Embassy Suites Hotel (March 2019)
Recognized as Employee of the Month for outstanding performance as a line cook at Embassy Suites Hotel in March 2019. Honored for maintaining exceptional food quality and presentation during high-volume service, supporting smooth kitchen operations, and demonstrating strong teamwork and consistency. Known for reliability, attention to detail, and commitment to delivering excellent guest experiences.

Timeline

Cook

Magnoilia Trace
12.2020 - Current

Line Cook

Embassy Suites by Hilton
02.2018 - Current

Banquet Chef

Marriott International, Inc.
03.2015 - 01.2018

Cook

Baumhower's
06.2014 - 03.2015

Cook

Chilli's Bar & Grill
12.2006 - 06.2008

Line Cook/ Banquet Cook

Marriott Hotel
11.2005 - 10.2006

Assistant Kitchen Manager

Copelands of New Orleans
05.2000 - 08.2005

High school diploma -

Johnson High School