Braden Landau
Middletown,DE
Summary
Offering passion for culinary arts and strong desire to learn and grow in a team environment. Brings understanding of hygiene and food preparation techniques, coupled with excellent knife skills and ability to follow recipes precisely. Understanding how to effectively communicate with costomers and fellow team members in order to maintain efficiency and improve satisfaction. Ready to use and develop skills and teamwork in any needed role.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
The Bayard House
02.2023 - 09.2023
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Supported head chef during high-volume periods by efficiently executing complex tasks with precision under pressure.
- Demonstrated proficiency in using various kitchen equipment safely for efficient food preparation.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
Summer Camp Counselor
Camp Arrowhead Church Camp
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Led groups of children safely through variety of overnight camp activities.
- Responsible for maintaining the physical and emotional well being of 10-12 children for nearly all day everyday throughout the program.
- Supported children by actively listening and offering encouragement.
- Organized and guided group activities by leading, coaching, and participating with campers.
- Managed daily operations of camp programs, ensuring smooth transitions between activities and maintaining participant engagement throughout the day.
- Increased camper satisfaction by consistently providing a high level of enthusiasm and energy throughout daily activities and special events.
- Collaborated with fellow counselors to develop creative solutions for behavioral issues, resulting in improved camper conduct.
- Communicated with families to keep parents informed on child's camp experience and address any concerns or issues.
- Administered first aid quickly to provide health and safety to campers.
Prep Line Cook
La Banca
01.2021 - 06.2022
- Worked closely with other line cooks to ensure consistency across all stations, delivering a cohesive dining experience for guests.
- Utilized strong multitasking skills to effectively manage multiple orders at once while ensuring high-quality output and timely service.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in food preparation and presentation.
- Assisted in training new team members on cooking techniques, kitchen equipment usage, and company policies.
- Demonstrated adaptability during peak hours by efficiently handling high-volume orders without compromising quality or speed of service.
- Consistently met strict deadlines for meal preparation during busy shifts, contributing to timely service delivery.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary work environment, adhering to health department regulations and ensuring safety for all staff members.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Delaware
Newark, DE05-2027
High School Diploma -
Appoquinimink High School
Middletown06-2023
Skills
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Highly motivated
- Cleaning and organization
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Food preparation
- Problem-solving
- Knife skills
- Quality control
- Workload management
- Meat cutting
Timeline
Line Cook
The Bayard House
02.2023 - 09.2023
Summer Camp Counselor
Camp Arrowhead Church Camp
06.2022 - 08.2022
Prep Line Cook
La Banca
01.2021 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Delaware
High School Diploma -
Appoquinimink High School
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