Andrew Laird
Providence,RI
Summary
Dynamic Culinary Specialist with a proven track record at the United States Coast Guard, adept at menu planning and cost control, achieving a 15% reduction in spending. Skilled in food presentation and sanitation procedures, while fostering strong team collaboration and guest interaction to enhance dining experiences. 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
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Culinary Specialist
United States Coast Guard
11.2023 - 08.2025
- Developed menus and meal plans which met personnel needs, utilizing available supplies and within budget restrictions.
- Took inventory of supplies and maintained accurate stock records to minimize losses and support supply ordering.
- Reduced spending by 15% by documenting inventory and purchases for budget management.
- Planned menus and ordered various food stock to provide balanced and nutritious meals.
- Inspected deliveries for accuracy and safety.
- Implemented food cost and waste reduction initiatives to save money.
- Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
- Developed new recipes and flavor combinations to enhance customer dining experience.
- Managed delivery of fresh rations in many environments for over 100 personnel.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Evaluated food products to verify freshness and quality.
- Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
- Modified recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
- Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
Dominos Employee
Dominos Pizza Inc.
01.2021 - 03.2023
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
Education
High School Diploma -
Millville High School
Millville, NJ06-2022
Skills
- Food plating
- Baking techniques
- Sanitation procedures
- Food service
- Food presentation
- Menu pricing
- Waste reduction
- Cost control
- Planning nutritious meals
- Culinary techniques
- Sanitizing and cleaning
- Delivery inspections
- Cooking methods
- Estimating and ordering inventory
- Equipment inspections
- Serving food
- Preparing food
- Knife skills
- Guest interaction
Timeline
Culinary Specialist
United States Coast Guard
11.2023 - 08.2025
Dominos Employee
Dominos Pizza Inc.
01.2021 - 03.2023
High School Diploma -
Millville High School