David Atkinson
Tavares,FL
Summary
Dynamic Traveling Executive Chef with Compass Group USA, adept at menu development and team leadership. Successfully enhanced culinary standards across multiple locations, driving operational efficiency and improving training programs. Proven expertise in food safety compliance and effective communication, resulting in elevated client satisfaction and streamlined processes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Traveling Executive Chef
Compass Group USA
Tavares, Florida
04.2023 - Current
- Supported the regional team at multiple account locations throughout the region with account openings, refreshes and the implementation of Morrison systems.
- Ensured culinary standards and expectations were being met and maintained.
- Identified improvement opportunities and assisted with training or retraining as necessary
Education
Associate of Science - Culinary Arts
Culinary Institute of America
New Hyde Park, NY04-1987
Skills
- Menu development
- Food safety compliance
- Inventory management
- Cost control
- Culinary technique
- Quality assurance
- Budget preparation
- Team leadership
- Employee training
- Effective communication
- Staff management
- Recipe development
- Business operations oversight
- Purchasing
- Waste reduction
- Catering and events
- Coaching and mentoring
- ServSafe certification
Accomplishments
Successfully led my team to achieve consecutive wins in several categories at the "Taste of Tavares," an annual local food competition.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Traveling Executive Chef
Compass Group USA
04.2023 - Current
Associate of Science - Culinary Arts
Culinary Institute of America