Cody Everest
Newland,NC
Summary
I am a dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience managing high-pressure kitchen environments and crafting diverse, appealing menus. Expertise in culinary techniques and kitchen logistics drives streamlined operations and enhances overall efficiency. I have a proven ability to lead teams effectively while maintaining consistent quality standards and ensuring exceptional dining experiences. Committed to fostering a collaborative atmosphere that inspires creativity and excellence in every dish served.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Chef
Storie Street Grille
Blowing Rock, NC
06.2024 - Current
- Upon receiving another promotion at Storie Street Grille, I took on a whole new set of skills including menu curation, special menu/event planning, catering, increased involvement with staff management, regulating labor, and taking inventory/truck.
- I've honed in my ability to create dishes both cohesive and elegant, manage BOH and at time FOH, learned new techniques for handling disgruntled staff and guests, and worked directly with owners on ways to bring in much needed customers and cash flow.
Sous Chef
Storie Street Grille
Blowing Rock, NC
04.2023 - 06.2024
- Upon receiving the promotion to Sous Chef, I began to learn new managerial skills and expand my culinary knowledge, skill, and craft.
- I provided menu items, ran weekly specials, placed produce trucks, and organized prep for the next day.
Line Cook
Storie Street Grille
Boone, NC
01.2022 - 04.2023
- At Storie Street Grille, I gained more experience and knowledge on how to productively work as a team while also taking steps in leadership amongst my coworkers.
- I learned how to come up with creative plans and ideas for services within a high stress situation.
Line Cook
Simply Crepes
Raleigh, NC
05.2021 - 12.2021
- As a line cook, I had to learn and memorize all recipes and work in a strenuous and physically stressful environment.
- Teamwork, proper planning, and management were also common themes in my time working as a Line Cook.
Line Cook
Buffalo Brothers
Raleigh, NC
09.2019 - 05.2021
- When I returned to Buffalo Brothers for the line cook position I came into a position that would bestow heaps of new experience and knowledge.
- Coming from Papa John's to a legitimate kitchen I became familiar with the use of industrial equipment such as grills, broilers, ovens, and steam tables.
- Most of my time at Buffalo Brothers was dedicated to operating the salad station, but moved on to the grill toward the end of my employment there.
Team Member
Papa John's
Youngsville, NC
02.2018 - 09.2019
- In my time at Papa John's I built upon the minimal understanding of food service I had when I took the job.
- New concepts arrived such as consistency, quality, and efficiency.
- Although minimal, a base understanding for cooking began to form.
Food Runner
Buffalo Brothers
Raleigh, NC
11.2017 - 01.2018
- Buffalo brothers was a great first job for a 14 year old to have.
- I obtained a basic comprehension of operations and flow of a restaurant.
- Many themes such as timing, memorization, and ability to work under stress are revisited even in today's positions.
Education
High school diploma -
Franklinton High School
Franklinton, NC12.2020
Skills
- Fast Learner
- Restaurant Management
- Food Safety
- Planning Experience
- Culinary Experience
- Kitchen Management Experience
- Teamwork
- Driven
- Hard working
- Catering
- Committed
Certification
ServSafe, 03/01/22, 03/01/27, Servsafe manager certified
Timeline
Head Chef
Storie Street Grille
06.2024 - Current
Sous Chef
Storie Street Grille
04.2023 - 06.2024
Line Cook
Storie Street Grille
01.2022 - 04.2023
Line Cook
Simply Crepes
05.2021 - 12.2021
Line Cook
Buffalo Brothers
09.2019 - 05.2021
Team Member
Papa John's
02.2018 - 09.2019
Food Runner
Buffalo Brothers
11.2017 - 01.2018
High school diploma -
Franklinton High School