Chandtel Goodwin
Ac transit
San Leandro,CA
23
years of professional experience
Chef Instructor preparing scratch-made meals, maintaining organized mise en place across 2+ stations per shift, and adapting recipes to address dietary concerns and food allergies. Delivers consistent food quality through careful food safety and sanitation practices, accurate prep, and clean station management. Brings practical culinary judgment to high-volume kitchen environments where consistency and presentation matter.
Work History
Bus Driver
1 Year 5 Months- Performed pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections to identify maintenance concerns before service.
- Assisted riders with boarding, seating, and accessibility needs while maintaining a courteous passenger experience.
- Operated buses safely through city traffic, construction zones, and heavy congestion while maintaining awareness of surroundings.
- Communicated route updates, delays, and service changes clearly to passengers during daily operations.
- Handled passenger questions respectfully and provided basic travel information when needed.
Chef Instructor
1 Year- Track 15-24 prep items daily to keep mise en place organized and service-ready.
- Maintain organized mise en place to support consistent kitchen flow and timely meal execution.
- Prepare meals from scratch using authentic recipes that align with guest preferences and menu standards.
- Adapt dishes for dietary concerns and food allergies while preserving flavor, balance, and presentation.
- Apply food safety and sanitation practices throughout preparation to maintain a clean, orderly kitchen.
- Keep ingredients organized and portions consistent to support efficient service and reliable output.
Cook Operator
5 Years 1 Month- Operate grill, stove, and oven stations to support consistent meal production throughout each shift.
- Keep mise en place organized to maintain steady workflow and reliable kitchen readiness.
- Clean cooking equipment after each shift to support sanitation standards and next-day readiness.
- Place supply orders before stock runs low to avoid interruptions in food preparation.
- Check equipment condition before service and flag issues early to keep kitchen operations moving smoothly.
Area Supervisor
18 Years 7 Months- Coordinate promotional events with partner departments to drive foot traffic and sales.
- Align team efforts during peak hours and special events to keep service running smoothly.
- Maintain adherence to company policies and procedures across all locations.
- Monitor day-to-day consistency to support reliable operations across each site.
Area Supervisor
5 Years 7 Months- Delegated tasks during peak periods to keep service moving and support steady kitchen operations.
- Monitored food safety and sanitation practices to support consistent standards across shifts.
- Balanced employee coverage and workload to maintain smooth operations during busy service.
Education
Associate of Science - Business
Skills
Food safety and sanitation
Knife skills
Cooking techniques
Kitchen management
Food presentation
Recipe development
Menu planning
Culinary instruction
Staff training
Food cost control
ServSafe manager certification
Food waste reduction
Timeline
Bus Driver
Ac transit
05.2025 - 10.2026Read More
Chef Instructor
Lift Enrichment
08.2023 - 08.2024Read More
Cook Operator
Bon Appti Management
09.2017 - 10.2022Read More
Area Supervisor
Levy Restaurant
03.2017 - 10.2022Read More
Area Supervisor
Aramark
03.2004 - 10.2022Read More
College of Alameda
Associate of Science from Business
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