Brian Taylor
Seattle
Summary
Dedicated Cook's Assistant with a strong focus on food safety, ingredient preparation, and kitchen organization. Committed to enhancing kitchen operations through attention to detail and effective task management. Detail-oriented Cook's Assistant skilled in ingredient preparation, kitchen equipment operation, and food safety. Committed to maintaining high standards in meal plating and sanitation.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook's Assistant
CULINARY EXPRESSIONS BY JULI
Tukwila
03.2020 - 02.2024
- Supported chefs in ingredient preparation for daily meal service, ensuring timely readiness for cooking.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations.
- Supported cooking staff by following recipe instructions accurately.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely and efficiently during food preparation.
- Monitored food storage practices to uphold health and safety standards.
- Helped in plating dishes for presentation and quality assurance.
- Participated in inventory management by restocking supplies.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen equipment, utensils, and workstations to uphold health standards.
- Prepared a variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
- Washed, peeled and cut fruits and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
- Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.
- Stored food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.
- Cut or sliced meat, poultry and seafood to prepare for cooking.
- Restocked cupboards, refrigerators and service stations with new food items or supplies.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
- Informed management of low or spoiled inventory to facilitate prompt restocking and minimize disruptions.
- Placed food trays over warmers for immediate service or stored in refrigerated storage cabinets.
Purchasing Associate
Space Needle LLC
Seattle
11.1997 - 12.2002
- Managed vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery of materials.
- Processed purchase orders and confirmed receipt of goods.
- Coordinated inventory management to maintain optimal stock levels.
- Assisted in developing procurement strategies aligned with company goals.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline purchasing processes.
- Reviewed purchase orders and invoices for accuracy.
- Verified pricing, quantity, and quality of goods received.
- Collaborated with team members on special projects related to supply chain management.
- Maintained vendor database by entering and updating information.
- Organized inventory records and maintained accurate documentation of purchases.
- Coordinated delivery schedules with purchasing department staff.
- Processed returns from vendors when necessary.
- Researched and identified new potential vendors.
- Worked closely with other departments to identify procurement needs.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws pertaining to purchasing activities.
- Generated reports on supplier performance metrics including delivery time, order accuracy, and customer satisfaction ratings.
- Issued payment to vendors according to agreed terms of contract.
- Communicated with vendors regarding product availability, price changes, and delivery issues.
- Verified warehouse received accurate and timely inventory by regularly consulting database.
- Analyzed vendor performance, reviewed compliance, and communicated corrective action requirements to vendors.
- Coordinated with finance and accounting to ensure timely payments to suppliers.
- Reviewed purchase orders for accuracy and compliance with company policies.
- Monitored supplier performance to ensure contractual obligations were met.
- Ensured quality of purchased products by conducting thorough inspections.
- Reviewed and approved vendor invoices.
Education
GED -
Franklin High School
Seattle, WA06-1983
Skills
- Ingredient preparation
- Food safety
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Inventory management
- Meal plating
- Supply chain coordination
Timeline
Cook's Assistant
CULINARY EXPRESSIONS BY JULI
03.2020 - 02.2024
Purchasing Associate
Space Needle LLC
11.1997 - 12.2002
GED -
Franklin High School