Brandon Oswalt
Grand Rapids,MI
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with a strong background at Blue Cow LLC, excelling in kitchen operations management and staff training. Proven ability to enhance customer satisfaction through quality control and efficient food preparation. Recognized for implementing waste reduction strategies and maintaining high food safety standards, ensuring a clean and compliant kitchen environment.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Runner
Condado Tacos
08.2025 - Current
- Delivered food orders promptly to maintain high customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely service and accurate order fulfillment.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining area, enhancing guest experience.
- Assisted in training new team members on restaurant procedures and best practices.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and professionally during peak hours or unexpected rushes at the restaurant.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritizing duties effectively for maximum productivity.
- Collaborated with the kitchen staff to ensure accuracy of orders, minimizing order errors and complaints.
- Improved customer satisfaction by promptly delivering food orders to tables and maintaining communication with kitchen staff.
- Assisted servers in attending to guests'' needs, ensuring a smooth service flow during peak hours.
- Reduced wait times by efficiently transporting completed orders from the kitchen to the appropriate tables.
Sous Chef
Blue Cow LLC
2020 - 08.2025
- Supervised kitchen operations and ensured compliance with food safety standards.
- Trained and mentored junior chefs to enhance culinary skills and teamwork.
- Developed seasonal menus incorporating local ingredients to elevate dining experience.
- Streamlined inventory management processes, reducing waste and optimizing costs.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure timely food service and customer satisfaction.
- Implemented quality control measures, maintaining consistency in dish presentation and taste.
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Implemented proper cleaning procedures, ensuring a safe and sanitary kitchen workspace compliant with health department regulations.
- Ensured consistent quality control of all dishes leaving the kitchen, resulting in a reputation for excellence among patrons.
Cannabis Cart Technician
Attitude Wellness, LLC
04.2024 - 04.2025
- Operated diagnostic equipment to achieve the highest yield numbers.
- Work on my own, creating cannabis carts in a fast, efficient way.
- Maintained accurate records of products being processed and products being wasted at the end of each day.
Bud Trimmer
Attitude Wellness, LLC
03.2023 - 04.2024
- Trimmed and manicured cannabis plants to ensure product quality and consistency.
- Operated trimming machines, optimizing workflow efficiency and maintaining equipment functionality.
- Maintained cleanliness of work areas, adhering to safety and sanitation standards.
- Collaborated with team members to meet production goals and timelines effectively.
- Implemented best practices for waste management, reducing excess during trimming processes.
- Collaborated with team members to complete large-scale trimming projects efficiently and effectively.
Culinary Student
MOCC - Career Center
2018 - 05.2020
- Developed culinary skills through hands-on training in various cooking techniques and food preparation methods.
- Collaborated with peers to create diverse menus, enhancing creativity and teamwork within culinary projects.
- Assisted instructors in conducting workshops, improving instructional delivery and student engagement.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
- Researched food trends to integrate innovative concepts into menu planning and recipe development.
- Evaluated ingredient quality to ensure freshness and flavor consistency in all culinary creations.
- Mentored junior students in basic cooking techniques, fostering a collaborative learning environment.
- Developed a strong understanding of food safety procedures, resulting in consistently maintaining a clean and sanitary work environment.
- Mastered essential kitchen equipment operation, ensuring safe and proper usage for optimal results.
- Enhanced culinary skills by participating in various hands-on cooking courses and workshops.
- Refined plating techniques to enhance visual appeal, improving overall dining experience for guests during school-hosted events.
Dishwasher
Blue Cow LLC
2018 - 2020
- Operated dishwashing machinery to ensure cleanliness and sanitation of all kitchenware.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to maintain efficient workflow during peak service hours.
- Sorted and organized dishes, utensils, and cookware for optimal retrieval and storage.
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness of kitchen areas, including floors and surfaces.
- Trained new staff on proper dishwashing techniques and safety protocols.
- Followed health and safety standards to ensure compliance with sanitation regulations.
- Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
- Increased performance reliability under pressure by consistently meeting fast-paced dishwashing demands, even during the busiest service periods.
Education
High School Diploma -
Chippewa Hills High School
Remus, MI2020
Skills
- Food safety compliance
- Kitchen operations management
- Staff training and development
- Customer service excellence
- Quality control standards
- High-volume food preparation
- Menu development and planning
- Communication with kitchen staff
- Time management skills
- Sanitation procedures adherence
- Equipment operation and maintenance
- Team collaboration techniques
- Order accuracy verification
- Waste reduction strategies
- Health department regulations compliance
- Quick learner
- Strong work ethic
- Time management
- Customer service
- Sense of urgency
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Safe food handling
- Menu memorization
- Heavy lifting
- Fine dining
- Food presentation
- Food preparation
- Order verification
- ServSafe certification
- Health and safety
- Opening and closing procedures
- Closing duties
- Food allergy awareness
- Decision-making
- Team leadership
- Employee training
- Kitchen operations
- Table clearing
- Maintenance and repairs
- Hand and power tools
- Preventive Maintenance
- Workplace safety
- Problem diagnosis
- Equipment diagnostics
- Documentation and reporting
- Safety management
- Quality control
- Applied mathematics
- Complex Problem-solving
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Food Runner
Condado Tacos
08.2025 - Current
Cannabis Cart Technician
Attitude Wellness, LLC
04.2024 - 04.2025
Bud Trimmer
Attitude Wellness, LLC
03.2023 - 04.2024
Sous Chef
Blue Cow LLC
2020 - 08.2025
Culinary Student
MOCC - Career Center
2018 - 05.2020
Dishwasher
Blue Cow LLC
2018 - 2020
High School Diploma -
Chippewa Hills High School