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Brandon Bourg

New Orleans,LA

Summary

Hardworking Line cook focused on completing work quickly and consistently. Reliable team member accustomed to taking on challenging tasks.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Line Leader

Finn Mccool's Bar & Grill
08.2022 - 05.2024
  • Supervised updating procedures for working documents such as shift reports and handovers.
  • Assisted in training new employees and implementing procedural changes.
  • Collaborated with manager on performance-related issues and employee performance reviews.
  • Trained new hires on company policies, safety procedures, equipment operation, and other essential tasks required for their role as Line Leader.

Line Cook

Tommy's Cuisine
01.2020 - 09.2020
  • Cleaned and organized all kitchen workstations and storage areas before and after cooking
  • Prepared single orders and batch preparations with minimal waste to maintain food cost controls
  • Taught new employees important procedures such as setting up and breaking down kitchen
  • Lead teams through routine operations and unexpected challenges with strong decision-making skills and expert culinary knowledge.

Line Cook

Kingfish
11.2019 - 01.2020
  • Set- up, work, and break down all stations including: pantry, grill, and saute for a.m
  • And p.m
  • Shifts.

Line Cook-Sous Chef

NOLA Restaurant
05.2008 - 11.2019
  • Order food or other supplies needed to ensure efficient operation
  • Supervise or coordinate activities of workers engaged in food preparation
  • Collaborate with other personnel to plan and develop recipes and menus, taking into account seasonal availability and food cost
  • Check quality of received products and services for restaurant
  • Set up, break down ,and work any station or Expo during service.

Line Cook

Commanders Palace
10.2007 - 05.2008
  • Handle production, cooking, and plating for foods of all types for regular service, special guests, and functions such as off-site or banquet
  • Clean and or break down all equipment, hood vents, and floors.

Line Cook

Brennan's of Houston
11.2005 - 09.2007
  • Set up, work, and break down grill, saute, or back line
  • Cut and portion meat and fish
  • Prepare and pipe fresh sausages
  • Prepare all soups and sauces
  • Collaborate with other personnel to plan and develop tasting menus and wine pairings.

Education

High School Diploma -

Eleanor McMain Secondary School
New Orleans, LA

Culinary -

Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LA

UNO
New Orleans, LA

Skills

  • Well rounded: have worked many positions besides hot line (including butcher, saucier, and desserts
  • Management Experience: 2 years as Sous Chef for NOLA restaurant

Timeline

Line Leader

Finn Mccool's Bar & Grill
08.2022 - 05.2024

Line Cook

Tommy's Cuisine
01.2020 - 09.2020

Line Cook

Kingfish
11.2019 - 01.2020

Line Cook-Sous Chef

NOLA Restaurant
05.2008 - 11.2019

Line Cook

Commanders Palace
10.2007 - 05.2008

Line Cook

Brennan's of Houston
11.2005 - 09.2007

High School Diploma -

Eleanor McMain Secondary School

Culinary -

Delgado Community College

UNO

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