Daniel Elgin
Vancouver
Summary
Results-driven lead cook with extensive experience in managing kitchen operations and inventory control. Skilled in menu development and enhancing food safety protocols to ensure quality standards are met.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead First Cook
Hilton Worldwide Hotels
Vancouver
11.2023 - Current
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Assisted chefs in cooking and plating dishes for customer service.
- Prepared ingredients for daily menu items in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Followed recipes accurately to create consistent meal offerings each day.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to streamline food preparation processes, improving workflow and team coordination.
- Implemented efficient time management strategies to streamline food preparation and service processes.
- Set up work stations prior to opening to minimize prep time.
- Oversaw inventory management and ordered ingredients to ensure stocked freezers, fridges, and pantry.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
- Communicated effectively with staff to coordinate meal timing and service flow.
- Organized and coordinated food preparation, menu planning, and cooking activities to support timely and efficient meal service.
- Acquired skills in food handling techniques and safe kitchen equipment usage.
Operations Manager
You Move Me
Vancouver
07.2017 - 11.2023
- Managed daily operations, optimizing workflow and enhancing efficiency across teams.
- Supervised daily employee workflow, maximizing productivity while upholding quality standards.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Monitored and improved efficiency of processes, team performance, and customer service.
- Developed and implemented operational procedures to ensure quality standards are met.
- Identified areas of deficiency and performed root-cause analysis to solve problems.
- Coordinated staff schedules, ensuring coverage met operational demands across all shifts.
- Implemented safety protocols to maintain a secure working environment.
- Trained new employees on operational procedures and company policies.
- Built strong operational teams to meet process and production demands.
Line Cook
Ilani Casino
La Center
05.2017 - 07.2017
- Prepared ingredients by chopping, slicing, and marinating for daily menu items.
- Operated kitchen equipment, including grills, fryers, and ovens, to support timely meal preparation.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace and food storage areas.
- Assisted in plating dishes to ensure presentation met restaurant standards.
- Collaborated with team members to complete orders during peak service times.
- Followed food safety guidelines to ensure proper handling and storage of ingredients.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during peak service periods to meet customer demand.
- Managed multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, ensuring organization and smooth workflow.
Pizza Cook
rally pizza
Vancouver
05.2016 - 05.2017
- Prepared pizza dough using high-quality ingredients and proper techniques.
- Topped pizzas with cheese, meats, and vegetables to ensure consistent quality and customer satisfaction.
- Operated pizza ovens to ensure optimal cooking temperatures and times.
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen equipment and workstations to uphold health standards and enhance workflow.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline food preparation and improve service efficiency.
- Followed health and safety protocols to maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment.
- Ensured that all recipes were followed accurately when making pizzas.
Lead First Cook
Hilton Worldwide Hotels
Vancouver
06.2006 - 11.2016
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Oversaw inventory management and ordered ingredients to maintain fully stocked freezers, fridges, and pantry.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely preparation and delivery of meals.
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
- Collaborated with culinary team to design innovative menus that enhanced guest experience and showcased seasonal ingredients.
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Implemented quality control measures that ensured consistency and excellence in food preparation.
- Prepared ingredients for daily menu items in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline food preparation processes.
Education
GED -
Sprauge High School
Salem, OR04-1988
Skills
- Food preparation
- Menu development
- Food safety practices
- Quality control
- Inventory management
- Kitchen safety
- Customer service
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lead First Cook
Hilton Worldwide Hotels
11.2023 - Current
Operations Manager
You Move Me
07.2017 - 11.2023
Line Cook
Ilani Casino
05.2017 - 07.2017
Pizza Cook
rally pizza
05.2016 - 05.2017
Lead First Cook
Hilton Worldwide Hotels
06.2006 - 11.2016
GED -
Sprauge High School