David Cook
Palm Beach Gardens,FL
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience as Executive Chef at The Pearl Steak and Seafood, excelling in menu development and staff training. Proven expertise in food safety and inventory control, driving cost reduction and enhancing customer satisfaction through innovative meal presentations and efficient kitchen organization.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Line Cook
Shula's Steak House Naples
Naples, FL
02.2024 - 03.2026
Breakfast, lunch and dinner service, off-site on-site event preparations and services and developed innovative weekly specials.
Restaurant Manager
Kruk's Philly Cheese Steak
Naples, FL
2022 - 11.2023
Assisted in training staff on cooking techniques and food preparation. Supported financial management for food truck operations to maintain profitability. Provided customer service to enhance client satisfaction and loyalty.
Executive Chef
The Pearl Steak and Seafood
Naples, FL
09.2015 - 12.2022
Assisted in menu development to align with customer tastes. Supported inventory management through effective ordering processes and cost efficiency. Coordinated training sessions for staff on essential operational procedures. Scheduling.
Cook
Connor's Steak and Seafood
Fort Myers, FL
01.2010 - 06.2015
Executed food preparation and cooking techniques to ensure high-quality meal production. Training new staff.
Education
High School Diploma -
Palm Beach Central High
Wellington, FL05-2010
Associate of Arts - Culinary Operations
Palm Beach Community College
Lake Worth, FL05-2010
Skills
Food safety knowledge
Food assembly
Menu planning
Cooking techniques
Food safety
Menu development
Quality control
Training management
Kitchen organization
Food preparation
Sanitation practices
Food presentation
Safe food handling
Inventory control
Cost reduction
Knife skills
Food cost analysis
Culinary expertise
Work delegation
Allergen awareness
Staff coordination
Workstation organization
Ordering and stocking
Recipe execution
Grilling techniques
Timeline
Lead Line Cook
Shula's Steak House Naples
02.2024 - 03.2026
Executive Chef
The Pearl Steak and Seafood
09.2015 - 12.2022
Cook
Connor's Steak and Seafood
01.2010 - 06.2015
Restaurant Manager
Kruk's Philly Cheese Steak
2022 - 11.2023
High School Diploma -
Palm Beach Central High
Associate of Arts - Culinary Operations
Palm Beach Community College