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Dan Holland

Rockford,IL

Summary

Extensive experience in all food service industries. (prep, food line, short order, salad, meats, etc...) Many years experience in all areas related to retail sales. (keyholder, cash office, customer service, managerial roles)

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Line/Grill Cook

UW Swedish American Hospital
03.2023 - 02.2024
  • Managed grill station during busy periods, effectively handling multiple orders simultaneously while maintaining quality standards.
  • Maintained clean, organized grill stations for hygienic, orderly food preparation.
  • Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment regularly.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

Area Supervisor

Kohls Department Store
04.1997 - 11.2014
  • Provided ongoing coaching to staff members, promoting skill development and career progression.
  • Oversaw daily operations to ensure adherence to company policies and procedures, maintaining consistency across all locations.
  • Set and updated weekly work schedules to meet coverage demands by considering factors like expected customer levels, planned promotions and individual employee strengths.
  • Effectively allocated tasks during high-traffic times to keep operations running smoothly and employees focused.
  • Organized employee schedules to meet operational demands while balancing individual needs for work-life balance.

Prep Cook

Galvani's Bar & Grill
05.1993 - 11.1996
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple food stations simultaneously without compromising quality or speed.
  • Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
  • Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Expedited food preparation for timely service by closely following chef''s instructions and prioritizing tasks.

Line Cook

Northern Illinois Medical Center, McHenry
01.1991 - 01.1993
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
  • Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
  • Upheld strict sanitation standards while preparing meals, maintaining a clean workspace free of cross-contamination risks.

Education

Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts

LeCordon Bleu of Chicago
Chicago, IL
05.2017

High School Diploma -

Johnsburg High School
Johnsburg, Il
06.1985

Skills

  • Quick-learning
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Willing to Learn
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Food plating and presentation
  • Cooking
  • Food Handler Certification
  • Efficient

Timeline

Line/Grill Cook

UW Swedish American Hospital
03.2023 - 02.2024

Area Supervisor

Kohls Department Store
04.1997 - 11.2014

Prep Cook

Galvani's Bar & Grill
05.1993 - 11.1996

Line Cook

Northern Illinois Medical Center, McHenry
01.1991 - 01.1993

Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts

LeCordon Bleu of Chicago

High School Diploma -

Johnsburg High School

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