Danielle Martin
Kissimmee,Florida
Summary
I have over 20 years experience in food and beverage, 6 years as a leader. I have great relationships with the cast, through mentoring, and development of their culinary skills to help them get to the next level. Cultivating a diverse and inclusive team environment that celebrates what each cast member brings to the team.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sous Chef
Walt Disney World
11.2023 - Current
- Partner with front of house with staffing, food quality, and sanitation
Sous Chef
Walt Disney World
03.2022 - 10.2023
- Menu development
- Created processes and efficiencies for the reopening of the buffet
- Reworked the workload to meet the needs of the location
- Drove Diversity and Inclusion for cast celebrations
Sous Chef
Walt Disney World
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Reallocate the workload to save labor hours
- Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment
TA/Sous Chef
Walt Disney World
11.2017 - 09.2021
- Worked on menu development for Burgers and Sundaes, Pizzafari Family Style
- Menu development throughout QSR
- Part of the team for Circle of Flavors
- Chef Assistant Development
- IVARS and variances
- Monthly location safety and sanitation walks
TA Sous Chef
Walt Disney World
07.2017 - 11.2017
- Helped drive the success of the dish room rehab and the of the mobile dish room
- Menu development
Chef Assistant
Walt Disney World
04.2009 - 07.2017
- Saucier, meat fabrication, proficient on all stations
- Sanitation and HACCP
- Assisted chefs with monthly inventory and reconciliations
- Collaborated with my chefs with menu development
Education
Human Resources
Indian River Community College
Stuart, FL10.2002
Skills
- Workflow Optimization
- Employee Scheduling
- Portion Control
- Cost Control
- Inventory Management
- Food Safety
- Recipes and Menu Planning
- Food Spoilage Prevention
- Mentoring and Coaching
- Team Collaboration
Certification
Food Safety Certification
Timeline
Sous Chef
Walt Disney World
11.2023 - Current
Sous Chef
Walt Disney World
03.2022 - 10.2023
Sous Chef
Walt Disney World
09.2021 - 03.2022
TA/Sous Chef
Walt Disney World
11.2017 - 09.2021
TA Sous Chef
Walt Disney World
07.2017 - 11.2017
Chef Assistant
Walt Disney World
04.2009 - 07.2017
Human Resources
Indian River Community College