Brian Badger
Timonium,Maryland
Summary
Senior living cook with 7 years creating creating delicious and nutritious meals with memorable dining experiences for our senior living community.
ServSafe updated August 2025.
Prepared daily meals for all 3 levels, Independent, Assisted and Memory Care. Created pub and happy hour menus, special diet requests and assisted in training new cooks.
Considerable background as a line cook in busy restaurants/pubs
Well versed in Grill, saute, cold station, prep stations.
Cold Food Preparation — preparation of cold appetizers, salads,sandwiches and desserts
- Follow recipes, production sheets, food safety, and sanitation standards
- Clean and organize workspaces and equipment
- Complete production records and properly store food
Focus on meeting ticket time expectations.
Ability to follow specific recipes and production sheets.
Can work mornings ,evenings,weekends,holidays,and fill in any shift
if necessary.
References: Krystal Lyons Dining Director Brightview Senior Living. Kjscott9314@yahoo.com
Ron Leese Dining Director Brightview Senior Living. Ronleesechef@gmail.com
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Cook, Chef
Brightview Senior Living Westminster Ridge
Westminster, Md.
05.2023 - 10.2025
- Executed Service, Teamwork, Action, Reputation, and Success principles.
- Contributed to daily preparation of meals.
- Monitored food production, focusing on quality, presentation, portion control, sanitation.
- Helped create and plan menus for pub and special events.
- Prepared daily dinner entrees for all 3 departments Independent, assisted and memory care.
- Assisted Dining Director in monitoring inventory and prepare food and supply orders.
- Ensured budget expectations by maximizing freshness of ingredients and minimize waste.
- Provided training, coaching and guidance to line cooks with limited experience.
- Oversaw food preparation, proper labeling, storage, handling and all relevant food service regulations.
- Maintained documentation of temperature charts. and maintain ServSafe standards.
- ServSafe certification updated August 2025.
Lead Cook
Brightview Senior Living Westminster Ridge
Westminster, Md.
03.2018 - 05.2023
- Prepared daily menu items for all 3 floors IL, AL, WS.
- Maintain cleanliness and record proper cooking times.
- Worked pub, requiring food cooked to order quickly.
- Helped new cooks with recipes and procedures.
- Filled in on a regular basis for associates not able to work.
- Helped create pub menu and executed seasonal menu changes.
- Coordinated with event planners and dietary staff to deliver visually appealing and compliant appetizers for special events and happy hours, ensuring high satisfaction among residents and guests.
Line Cook
Woodfire Grill
Parkton, Md.
01.2017 - 03.2018
- Full time line position making fresh pizza sauteed dinner items.
- Handled grill and saute duties along with pizza oven duties.
- Rotated through multiple kitchen stations, maintaining quality and consistency while adapting quickly to fluctuating service demands.
Prep and Line Cook
Mother’s Grille
Federal Hill, Balto., Md.
11.2009 - 11.2016
- Maintain inventory of all prepared items focusing on proper rotation.
- Follow recipes as required daily.
- Check in deliveries.
- Prepared food for parties, carry out or on premise.
- Contributed to menu preparation for parties.
- Assisted in streamlining kitchen workflows and maintaining a clean, organized workspace to support seamless event service and uphold food safety standards.
- Supported high-volume kitchen operations by efficiently prepping ingredients, ensuring seamless coordination between culinary and service teams during peak hours.
Assistant Kitchen Manager / Kitchen Manager
Slainte Restaurant/Pub
Fells Point, Md.
09.2004 - 09.2009
- Assist in supervising up to 10 employees in creative food preparation, assembly, and presentation.
- Designed breakfast menu.
- Prepared daily soups and specials.
- Update and maintain inventories of food and kitchen equipment and supplies; assist in timely stock ordering from vendors and suppliers.
- Ensure sanitation of all equipment.
- Streamlined back-of-house operations by standardizing food prep processes, enhancing kitchen workflow efficiency and supporting consistent delivery of high-quality dishes.
- Baltimore Magazine awarded for best Gumbo in 2006.
Merchant
Broadway Market -Zydeco Grill
Fells Point, MD
07.1995 - 07.2004
- Earned recognition in Baltimore Magazine for Best Gumbo 2003..
- Ran carryout business
- Catering business
- Specialized in New Orleans style food
Chef
The Brewery
07.1994 - 07.1995
- Small kitchen maintained ordering and control; control daily specials and soups.
Head line cook
Bohager s Bar and Grill
05.1992 - 06.1994
- Responsibilities included product presentation and preparation.
- Supervised kitchen preparation.
Line cook
Weber s on Boston
07.1990 - 05.1992
- Helped open successful restaurant.
Line cook
Peppermill Restaurant
01.1980 - 01.1988
Education
High School -
Dulaney High School
01.1977
Skills
- Create pub menus
- Create special appetizers
- Creative soups
- Delicious sauces
- Grill
- Saute
- Cold Food Preparation — The role requires preparation of cold appetizers, salads,sandwiches and desserts
Timeline
Lead Cook, Chef
Brightview Senior Living Westminster Ridge
05.2023 - 10.2025
Lead Cook
Brightview Senior Living Westminster Ridge
03.2018 - 05.2023
Line Cook
Woodfire Grill
01.2017 - 03.2018
Prep and Line Cook
Mother’s Grille
11.2009 - 11.2016
Assistant Kitchen Manager / Kitchen Manager
Slainte Restaurant/Pub
09.2004 - 09.2009
Merchant
Broadway Market -Zydeco Grill
07.1995 - 07.2004
Chef
The Brewery
07.1994 - 07.1995
Head line cook
Bohager s Bar and Grill
05.1992 - 06.1994
Line cook
Weber s on Boston
07.1990 - 05.1992
Line cook
Peppermill Restaurant
01.1980 - 01.1988
High School -
Dulaney High School