Charley Becker
San Diego,CA
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable culinary professional with three years of experience in fast-paced, high-volume kitchens, specializing in scratch cooking, hot line sauté, and large-scale event catering. Proven ability to execute creative, high-quality dishes under pressure, with several original menu items added to restaurant offerings. Background in hospitality management and leadership roles in prep operations, with a passion for farm-to-table, organic, and health-focused cuisine. Skilled in time management, teamwork, and maintaining the highest food safety standards. Eager to bring culinary expertise and creativity to a dynamic, food-focused household or event team, with plans to further training through formal culinary education.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Catering Cook
Craft Catering
San Diego
04.2024 - Current
- Executed large-scale event menus with precision, handling extensive prep, cooking, and plating for weddings, corporate functions, and private events. Coordinated with culinary teams to ensure seamless, on-time service in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
Lead Line Cook
Palmy's
San Diego, US
01.2024 - Current
- Prepared and executed dishes in a fast-paced, high-volume, scratch kitchen, maintaining consistency, quality, and speed during peak service. Developed and pitched original menu items, several of which were added to the restaurant’s offerings. Collaborated closely with the culinary team to manage prep, station setup, and timely execution under high-pressure conditions.
Lead Prep Cook
Southblock
Washington, US
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Oversaw daily prep operations for a high-volume juice and café concept, ensuring all ingredients and menu components were prepared to exact standards. Managed prep schedules, organized inventory, and trained new staff in efficient, high-quality food preparation. Maintained a clean, organized workspace and upheld strict food safety protocols in a fast-paced environment.
Line Cook
Regents Pizzeria
San Diego, US
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Specialized in hot line sauté in a high-volume kitchen, executing dishes with precision, speed, and consistency during peak service. Managed station setup, ingredient prep, and timely execution of orders while maintaining quality standards. Collaborated with the kitchen team to ensure smooth service flow and adhered to strict food safety and sanitation protocols in a fast-paced environment.
Teacher's Assistant
San Diego State University
San Diego, US
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Worked with my professor in a Hospitality and Tourism Management course about leadership and service development.
- Delivered outreach to 50+ hospitality professionals to recruit participants for class simulations.
- Spearheaded all communications with the participants and escorted them to and from class buildings.
Education
BACHELORS DEGREE - HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT
San Diego State University
San Diego12.2024
Skills
- Multitasking
- Food Preparation
- Kitchen efficiency
- Recipe Execution
- Sanitation
- Teamwork
- Customer Service
- Inventory Management
- Leadership
Websites
Timeline
Catering Cook
Craft Catering
04.2024 - Current
Lead Line Cook
Palmy's
01.2024 - Current
Lead Prep Cook
Southblock
05.2023 - 09.2023
Line Cook
Regents Pizzeria
03.2023 - 06.2023
Teacher's Assistant
San Diego State University
01.2023 - 05.2023
BACHELORS DEGREE - HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT
San Diego State University
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