CONNOR DAILY

Bensalem,PA

Summary

Creative and high-performing kitchen leader offering over 10 years of various restaurant experience. Communicative individual with strong leadership skills along with a true passion for creating healthy and delicious dishes. Excellent eye for art and design, resulting in elegant plating and food presentation techniques. Skilled in preparing large volumes of food quickly and efficiently, all while maintaining a positive attitude.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

PM Sous Chef

Stanford Sierra Conference Center

South Lake Tahoe , CA

2019.04 - Current

Prepare and cook a variety of products including proteins, vegetables, soups, salads, condiments, and more
Direct team to prepare and cook meals for up to 400 staff and guests
Communicate with guests to discuss any allergies or dietary restrictions and relay information to other managers
Create quality food and oversee taste and presentation of meals
Communicate with other managers to ensure meals are served on time and food preparation is ready for upcoming meals
Developed recipes and menus by applying understanding of market demand and culinary trends
Prepared hors d’oeuvres and crudités/ charcuterie boards for social events

Prep Cook/Server

Edgewood Cafe

Yardley , PA

2015.01 - 2015.08

Operated as day time manager
Prepared various meats and vegetables for breakfast and lunch services
Correctly and safely operated all kitchen equipment in accordance with set guidelines
Performed as server interacting with customers and having knowledgeable understanding of our menu.
Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping and taking out trash.

Food Delivery/ Prep Cook/ Dishwasher

The Valley Pizza

Bensalem , PA

2012.06 - 2015.01

Performed mixture of jobs to ensure restaurant was a clean and safe environment.
Delivered food in very convenient fashion.
Set up and performed initial prep work for food items such as soups, sauces and salads.
Always kept a positive attitude and actively participated in an assortment of jobs from preparing meals for staff to making sure food order was put away in timely and efficient manor.

Education

Fine Arts

Bucks County Community College

Newtown, PA

High School Diploma - Commercial Art

Bucks County Technical School

2011

Skills

Creative Menu Development
Team Leadership
Adaptability
Food and Kitchen Safety
Current in Culinary Trends

Customer Service
Food Preparing, Plating and Presentation
Relationship Building
Boosting team morale and retention

Timeline