David Haskin
Silverdale,WA
Summary
Adept at leading teams and enhancing safety, my tenure with the United States Marine Corps honed my leadership skills, while roles at The Clam Bar and Buckley's Irish Pub showcased my culinary expertise and ability to elevate guest satisfaction. Specializing in food safety and staff motivation, I consistently deliver excellence, driving positive outcomes and high-quality standards.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Infantry Team Leader
United States Marine Corps
08.2020 - Current
- Reduced team injuries during operations by implementing strict safety protocols and guidelines.
- Led infantry team to successfully complete missions by providing clear instructions and efficient communication.
- Developed strong relationships with local communities through cultural awareness training and respectful interactions.
- Maintained high levels of discipline within the unit, enforcing military standards and regulations.
Sous Chef
The Clam Bar
04.2019 - 08.2020
- Developed and remained accountable for safety, quality, consistency and adherence to standards.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
- Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
- Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
- Boosted customer satisfaction ratings by consistently delivering high-quality dishes and maintaining strict adherence to food safety standards.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
Sous Chef
Buckleys Irish Pub
01.2016 - 08.2020
- Developed and remained accountable for safety, quality, consistency and adherence to standards.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
- Reduced staff turnover rates through effective communication skills, creating a supportive work atmosphere for all team members.
- Collaborated with executive chef to develop innovative menu items, leading to increased guest return rates and positive reviews.
Sous Chef
Country Cottage Diner
01.2016 - 08.2020
- Maintained open lines of communication with front-of-house management teams to address any potential issues before they escalated into larger problems affecting overall guest satisfaction levels.
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Increased kitchen productivity by optimizing workflow processes and delegating tasks appropriately within the team.
- Ensured consistent quality control of all dishes leaving the kitchen, resulting in a reputation for excellence among patrons.
- Implemented proper cleaning procedures, ensuring a safe and sanitary kitchen workspace compliant with health department regulations.
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
- Collaborated closely with head chef to develop recipes that significantly increased customer satisfaction.
Education
High School Diploma -
Center Moriches High School
Center Moriches, NY06.2020
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Food Safety
- Inventory Management
- Safe Food Handling
- Food presentation
- Menu Planning
- Cooking techniques
- Knife Skills
- Butchery skills
- Staff Motivation
Timeline
Infantry Team Leader
United States Marine Corps
08.2020 - Current
Sous Chef
The Clam Bar
04.2019 - 08.2020
Sous Chef
Buckleys Irish Pub
01.2016 - 08.2020
Sous Chef
Country Cottage Diner
01.2016 - 08.2020
High School Diploma -
Center Moriches High School
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