Daniel Sheldon
Jackson,MI
Summary
I've done catering with The Moveable Feast for 6 years. Moved on to UofM for 2 years, switched to Barton Hills Country Club where im still currently employed. I also have worked with Compass group USA at Ann Arbor Public schools.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kitchen Lead
Chartwells Compass Group
Ann Arbor, Michigan
05.2014 - Current
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Followed standardized recipes set by Chef for production of breakfast, lunch and dinner meals.
- Wiped down counters using sanitizing spray to prevent cross-contamination among food items.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling and surface cleaning.
- Used manual or electric appliances to clean, peel, slice and trim foods.
- Maintained composure and work quality while under stress.
- Reduced kitchen accidents by maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization.
- Lifted and carried heavy materials.
- Pushed, pulled and transported large loads and objects.
- Sanitized pots, pans, utensils, kitchen appliances and equipment using company-approved cleaning supplies.
- Adhered to procedures in preparing food items.
- Washed, peeled and cut various foods such as fruits and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
- Maintained high personal grooming standards and uniform presentation.
Chef Assistant
Barton Hills Country Club
Ann Arbor, MI
04.2014 - Current
- Managed food preparation activities, such as cutting ingredients to size and preparing sauces and garnishes.
- Maintained cleanliness and order of kitchen prep areas and appliances as well as convenient organization of ingredients.
- Used variety of kitchen tools and appliances to prepare ingredients and meals.
- Unloaded delivery trucks, verified contents against invoice and properly stored food items.
- Assisted in menu preparation, making suggestions and researching recipes compatible with existing menu items.
- Floated throughout kitchen to assist in meal preparation and plating, effectively anticipating chef and waiting staff's needs.
- Disposed waste and replenished fresh supplies by checking expiry dates and rotating stock.
- Wrapped, dated and stored food in refrigerators under standardized temperature for future uses.
- Received, inspected and verified food and kitchen inventory delivery before storage.
- Sanitized pots, pans, utensils, kitchen appliances and equipment using company-approved cleaning supplies.
- Maintained composure and work quality while under stress.
- Pushed, pulled and transported large loads and objects.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
- Reduced kitchen accidents by maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization.
- Maintained high personal grooming standards and uniform presentation.
- Washed, peeled and cut various foods such as fruits and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste. Marie, MISkills
- Weighing and Measuring
- Shipment Receipt
- Conflict Negotiation
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Customer Service
- Meat Preparation
- Sauce and Dressing Creation
- Dishwasher Operation
- Food Portioning and Packaging
- Problem Solving
- Kitchen Station Restocking
- Proper Food Storage
- Seafood Preparation
- Dessert Preparation
- Temperature Monitoring
- Portion Control
- Salad Bar and Buffet Maintenance
- Salad Creation
- Quality Assessment
- Meat and Poultry Slicing
- Vegetable and Fruit Preparation
- Meal Tray Assembly
- Food Preparation
- Attention to Detail
- Fish, Fowl and Poultry Cleaning
- Food Plating and Assembly
- Safe Food Handling
- Sauce and Soup Cooking
- Creative Thinking
- Reliable and Punctual
Certification
Serve safe certified and also serve safe allergen certified.
Timeline
Kitchen Lead
Chartwells Compass Group
05.2014 - Current
Chef Assistant
Barton Hills Country Club
04.2014 - Current
High School Diploma -
Lake Superior State University