Daniel Bazan
White Plains,NY
Summary
Skilled culinary professional adept at leading kitchen operations and ensuring high standards in food preparation. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving consistent results. Reliable and adaptable, with experience in menu planning, inventory management, and maintaining an organized kitchen.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead First Cook
Rosary Hill Home
2024 - Current
- Supervised kitchen staff, ensuring adherence to food safety and hygiene standards.
- Developed menus that catered to diverse dietary needs while maintaining high-quality presentation.
- Trained new cooks in culinary techniques and kitchen operations to enhance team efficiency.
- Coordinated food preparation schedules, optimizing workflow during peak service hours.
Lead Line Cook
Knollwood Country Club
2023 - 2025
- Accountable for overseeing all operations within the station including but not limited to, sauces, purees fully stocked mis en place & quality control
- Coached new employees, ensuring all outgoing products meet the standards of the Head Chef
- Created and improved menu items according to feed back received from the members, with the goal of improving overall dining experience .
Chef De Partie
Ardsley Country Club
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple stations during busy service periods
- Provided support in all areas of the kitchen as needed, demonstrating versatility and adaptability under pressure.
- Coached new employees, ensuring all outgoing products meet the standards of the Head Chef
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
Marketing Representative
FYPM Group
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Developed positive client relationships while helping with new client acquisition using different marketing techniques, including but not limited to face-to-face meetings and referrals
- Generated marketing strategies dependent on existing local economic trends
- Responsible for planning and drafting professional memos, letters, and legal documents in compliance with company policy
- Held a leadership role and provided onsite coaching to new employees
Agent / Recruiter
Primerica Life Insurance
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Identified and developed existing and new client relationships through in-person and phone outreach
- Evaluated clients’ profiles issued or denied coverage based on their best interest and suitability
- Demonstrated strong knowledge of insurance products and usages, presented policies to insured, and educated clients on coverages and rates
- Served as the point of contact for all client account management ensuring a satisfactory customer service experience
Education
BA - Marketing
University of Hartford
01.2016
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Excellent problem-solving abilities
- Time management and organizational skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Collaborative but able to work independently
- Ability to work in high-pressure environment
Timeline
Chef De Partie
Ardsley Country Club
01.2019 - 01.2023
Marketing Representative
FYPM Group
01.2017 - 01.2018
Agent / Recruiter
Primerica Life Insurance
01.2014 - 01.2016
Lead First Cook
Rosary Hill Home
2024 - Current
Lead Line Cook
Knollwood Country Club
2023 - 2025
BA - Marketing
University of Hartford