Colin Sutton
La Mesa,CA
Summary
Culinary professional with proven track record in managing busy kitchen environments. Known for delivering high-quality dishes and maintaining kitchen efficiency. Emphasizes team collaboration and adaptability, bringing strong organizational and multitasking skills to role.
Overview
2007
2007
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Line Cook
Hooleys Public House
La Mesa, CA
2013 - 2026
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure smooth operations and adherence to food safety standards.
- Developed and implemented new menu items based on seasonal ingredients and customer feedback.
- Collaborated with management to optimize inventory control and minimize waste.
- Ensured timely meal preparation during peak hours while maintaining quality standards.
- Monitored food quality and presentation, adjusting recipes as needed for consistency.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Maintained high-quality food standards by ensuring consistent execution of recipes and presentation techniques.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
Data Entry Clerk
Allied Data Systems
Pomona, CA
2009 - 2011
- Entered data accurately into company databases and ensured information integrity.
- Processed and verified documents to maintain compliance with organizational standards.
- Utilized spreadsheet software for data organization and analysis tasks efficiently.
- Conducted regular audits of entered data to identify discrepancies and ensure accuracy.
Office Clerk/Warehousing
Bedroom Discounters
San Diego, CA
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Handled all customer requests and inquiries about products, as well as helping customers with purchases.
- Organized and filed paperwork/sales sheets.
- Responsible for arranging store displays of feature merchandise.
- Processed customer orders, ensuring accuracy and timely fulfillment.
Education
Associate of Arts - Art History
Grossmont College
El Cajon, CA2014
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
Grossmont College
El Cajon, CA2014
General Equivalency Diploma -
Charter School of San Diego
San Diego, CA2006
Skills
- Excellent attendance record
- Willingness to take on added responsibility
- Strong sense of ethics in the workplace
- Strong customer service experience, as well as warehouse experience
- Initiative to take the lead if needed in a situation
- Food safety knowledge
- Food assembly
- Menu planning
- Grilling techniques
- Staff coordination
- Quality control
Timeline
Office Clerk/Warehousing
Bedroom Discounters
01.2005 - 01.2007
Lead Line Cook
Hooleys Public House
2013 - 2026
Data Entry Clerk
Allied Data Systems
2009 - 2011
Associate of Arts - Art History
Grossmont College
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
Grossmont College
General Equivalency Diploma -
Charter School of San Diego
Other Achievements/Qualifications
- 10+ years of organized sports
- 5+ years in Boy Scouts of America, achieved First Class.
- Knowledge of many computer systems as well as software;
- Microsoft Office Suite, Linux, Mac OS X, Windows
- Strong initiative to learn and try new things in the workplace