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Daniel Chan

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Redbird & Cheesecake Factory, excelling in food safety and training management. Proven track record in enhancing kitchen efficiency and consistency while minimizing waste. Recognized for exceptional work skills and a reliable professional attitude, ensuring high-quality dish presentation, while working extremely well under hard pressure.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Line Cook

Redbird
Los Angeles Ca
09.2023 - 11.2025
  • Supported daily kitchen operations and service execution
  • Supervised prep and line staff to maintain quality and efficiency
  • Ensured food safety, cleanliness, and consistency standards
  • Assisted with training, inventory, and waste control
  • Supervised kitchen staff to ensure adherence to food safety and sanitation standards.

Line Cook

Cheesecake Factory Inc
Marina Del Rey, CA
02.2021 - 09.2023
  • Prepared high-quality dishes according to menu specifications and recipes.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely meal service during peak hours.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations in compliance with health standards.
  • Assisted in inventory management by tracking stock levels and minimizing waste.

Kitchen Training & Operations Lead

The Hudson House
West Hollywood, CA
01.2023 - 03.2023
  • Led kitchen staff training to standardize execution and improve service consistency
  • Trained new line cooks on station operations, recipes, and order flow
  • Ensured quality, timing, and food safety standards were consistently met

Education

Associate of Science - Liberal Arts

Cerro Coso Community College
Ridgecrest, CA
06.2019

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Training management

Food preparation

Kitchen organization

Safe food handling

Inventory control

Knife skills

Cost reduction

Plates presentation

Reliable and trustworthy

Professional attitude

Languages

English
Spanish

Timeline

Lead Line Cook

Redbird
09.2023 - 11.2025

Kitchen Training & Operations Lead

The Hudson House
01.2023 - 03.2023

Line Cook

Cheesecake Factory Inc
02.2021 - 09.2023

Associate of Science - Liberal Arts

Cerro Coso Community College
Daniel Chan