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David Doughton

Pelham

Summary

Results-driven production professional with focus on meeting high standards and delivering measurable outcomes. Known for effective team collaboration and adaptability in dynamic settings. Expertise in process optimization and quality control, ensuring reliable, high-quality production.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Production Supervisor/Entree Cook

Shelby Baptist
06.2022 - Current
  • In charge of the menu on a daily basis.
  • Came up with many new menu items.
  • Work closely with the Executive chef to try new items as well as ordering.
  • Earned 2 culinary degrees.
  • Trained and mentored team members on safety protocols and best practices.
  • Supervised daily production activities to ensure compliance with quality standards.

Grill Cook

St. Vincent's Medical Center East
02.2013 - 08.2016
  • Developed closing procedures as well as cleaning projects.
  • Responsible for training new recruits.
  • Responsible for prep of all kinds.
  • Ran the line. (Grill, fry, table)

Shift Leader/Line Cook

Shane's Rib Shack
07.2012 - 12.2012
  • When I first began with Logan's it was as a server.
  • I then was trained as a bartender before ultimately going back to my roots as a line cook.
  • Over my years here I have strengthened my customer service as well as teamwork skills.
  • Having been front and back of house I understand and can meet all needs associated with this industry.
  • As one of the head grill cooks I took pride in my presentation as well as efficiency.
  • I was able to bridge the gap between servers and cooks by being understanding and objective.

Line Cook/Server/Bartender

Logan's Roadhouse
05.2009 - 06.2012
  • During my time here I was responsible for completing orders promptly and correctly to ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Completed orders as small as 1 sandwich as well as catering orders for 100 people.
  • Dealt directly with customers as well as co-workers.
  • Mistakes were not an option as the customers were not in the building so there was no room for error.
  • Under my watch we were able to post fast times with minimal mistakes.

Expo for drive-thru as well as catering and take-out orders

Jim 'N Nicks
07.2006 - 03.2009
  • Much like my other jobs my main goal was customer service.
  • Whether I was dealing directly with customers or another employee I tried to be professional and provide the best experience in my power.
  • As a manager as well as expo I was a part of the busiest days and years in company history. (As of '06)
  • Was voted Most fun to work with.
  • Was voted most efficient.
  • Was voted coolest under pressure.
  • Was employee of the quarter two times.
  • All of the above was voted on by co-workers.
  • As with my other jobs I was able to productively work any position in the building at a high level.

Bartender/Line Cook/Manager

Niffer's Place
05.2003 - 01.2006
  • Once again my top priority was to meet and exceed the expectations of my customers.
  • As a server I was friendly and upbeat.
  • As a cook I took great pride in my presentation and efficiency.
  • I worked several key shifts in a manager's absence.

Line Cook/Server/Bartender

Chili's Bar and Grill
08.2001 - 03.2003
  • While here I was responsible for taking orders on the telephone as well as preparing orders and delivering them in a timely and professional manner.
  • Hands on experience with customers.
  • Handled orders large and small.

Delivery Driver

Steak-Out
05.1999 - 08.2001
  • See Niffer's entry above.

Line Cook/Manager

Niffer's Place
10.1997 - 02.1999
  • See Niffer's entry above.

Education

No Degree - Veterinary Science

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

High School Diploma -

Homewood High School
Homewood, AL
01-1997

Skills

  • Quality control
  • Continuous improvement
  • Production management
  • Training and mentoring

Certification

Culinary Foundations Level 1

Culinary Foundations Level 2

Timeline

Production Supervisor/Entree Cook

Shelby Baptist
06.2022 - Current

Grill Cook

St. Vincent's Medical Center East
02.2013 - 08.2016

Shift Leader/Line Cook

Shane's Rib Shack
07.2012 - 12.2012

Line Cook/Server/Bartender

Logan's Roadhouse
05.2009 - 06.2012

Expo for drive-thru as well as catering and take-out orders

Jim 'N Nicks
07.2006 - 03.2009

Bartender/Line Cook/Manager

Niffer's Place
05.2003 - 01.2006

Line Cook/Server/Bartender

Chili's Bar and Grill
08.2001 - 03.2003

Delivery Driver

Steak-Out
05.1999 - 08.2001

Line Cook/Manager

Niffer's Place
10.1997 - 02.1999

No Degree - Veterinary Science

Auburn University

High School Diploma -

Homewood High School

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