Brandon C. Lingham
St. Cecilia
PG County,Maryland
1
Certification
8
years of professional experience
Experienced Sous Chef with a comprehensive culinary background, including military service and diverse culinary training. Developed and executed multiple menus from scratch, catering to various departments in the airline industry. Collaborated with chefs from diverse cultures to enhance buffet and à la carte offerings.
Work History
Cook 1
1 Year- Implemented new menu items based on seasonal ingredients.
- Implemented new menu items based on seasonal ingredients.
- Led daily kitchen operations, ensuring timely service during peak hours.
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure efficient meal preparation and service.
- Trained junior cooks in culinary techniques and kitchen best practices.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to the food preparation process.
Sous Chef
8 Months- Maintained kitchen services during morning and night shifts.
- Conducted inventory and ordered food and beverage items, including local produce for the kitchen.
- Ensured timely food delivery by inspecting plates and tasting dishes before service.
Prep Cook & Server
1 Year 1 Month- Served food as well as expedited to assure the guest are receiving meals on time and correctly to what they ordered as well as going to the correct table.
- Ensured proper storage of prepped food by adhering to food handling guidelines, maintaining quality and safety standards.
- Served food and expedited orders to ensure guests received meals on time and as ordered.
92G Cook
3 Years 4 Months- Prepared meals following standard and dietetic recipes to ensure quality and consistency.
- Managed ordering and inspection of food supplies, ensuring quality standards for ingredients.
- Performed preliminary food preparation procedures.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Line cooking
Expediting
Inventory management
Seasonal ingredients
Food handling
Knife skills
Food presentation
High traffic kitchens
Working under pressure
Customer service
Stress management
Banquets
Certification
ServSafe 12/12/24-12/12/29
Timeline
Cook 1
St. Cecilia
08.2025 - CurrentRead More
Sous Chef
Embassy Suites
09.2022 - 05.2023Read More
Prep Cook & Server
Malones Seafood & Steakhouse
08.2021 - 09.2022Read More
92G Cook
US Military
10.2018 - 02.2022Read More
Charles Herbert Flowers High School
High School Diploma
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