David Humphrey
Columbia,MO
Summary
Professional culinary expert with strong track record in preparing high-quality dishes and maintaining kitchen efficiency. Known for exceptional collaboration within team environments and adaptability to changing needs. Possesses key skills in food preparation, safety, and sanitation, along with keen sense of taste and presentation. Reliable and results-driven, consistently delivering outstanding culinary experiences.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook/deli
Gerbes/Dillons
07.2025 - 09.2025
- Meal Prep and Sanitation
- Deli Slicers/ Fryers, and more
- Customer service
- Managed kitchen inventory, ensuring proper stock levels of ingredients and supplies.
- Streamlined meal prep processes, enhancing efficiency during peak service hours.
- Collaborated with team members to create daily specials and menu items.
- Monitored food quality and presentation, maintaining consistent standards across all dishes.
- Oversaw cleanliness of kitchen areas, adhering to sanitation guidelines at all times.
- Assisted in developing seasonal menus based on customer preferences and ingredient availability.
Chef/cook
Pro Food Service
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Meal Prep and Sanitation
- Deli Slicers/ Fryers, and more
- Customer service
- Contact:
- Manager/Supervisor: Cindy
- 573-970-4733
Mosers Foods
12.2023 - 03.2024
- Meal prep and Sanitation
- Deli slicer/fryer, and more
- Customer Service
- Contact:
- Manager/Supervisor: Crissy
- 573-581-3100
Chef/Cook
Patio 52, Stover, Missouri
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Meal Prep and Sanitation
- Flat top stoves, pizza ovens, smokers and more.
- Customer Service
- Contact:
- Supervisor/Owner: Chuck
- 573-284-5636
Tour Guide
Jacobs Cave, Gravois Mills
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Greeting Tourists
- Cash Handling
- Customer Service
- Contact:
- Supervisor/Owner: Jason
- 573-378-4374
Chef/ Cook
Surfside Bar & Grill, Stover, Missouri
10.2019 - 05.2022
- Meal Prep and Sanitation
- Pizza Oven
- Customer Service
- Contact:
- Supervisor/Owner: Val
- 573-372-5900
Case Packer
Dollar General Distribution Center
05.2012 - 09.2014
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work area to promote safety and productivity.
- Assisted in developing standard operating procedures for the Case Packer department, ensuring consistency throughout all shifts.
- Consistently met deadlines, prioritizing tasks effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated adaptability by learning new technologies quickly as they were introduced into the case packing process, maintaining a high level of productivity.
- Reduced downtime by troubleshooting and resolving case packer issues promptly.
- Maintained neat and organized work area to safeguard items and comply with cleanliness standards.
- Complied with safety, health, and environmental regulations as prescribed by law.
- Performed required housekeeping to keep work areas clean such as sweeping floors, putting trash in trash containers and picking up product from floor.
Education
Diploma -
Ethel Highschool
Ethel, Mississippi05.1984
Skills
- Machine Operator
- Meat Slicer
- Pizza Ovens
- Fryers
- Smokers
- Grills
- ForkLift Driver
- Chef / cook
- Food handling
- Food preparation
- Multitasking and organization
- Kitchen organization
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Cooking techniques
- Hospitality and service industry background
- Surface cleaning
- Supply restocking
- Sanitation
- Food presentation
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
Introduction
- Born and raised in Mississippi. In my leisure time I enjoy cooking dinner for my household and trying new dishes.
- Once in a while, I like to grab my pole and sit somewhere nice and quiet to get some quality fishing time in.
- I'm a Mr. Fix It, jack of all trades. I enjoy seeing what I can achieve, and push myself to accomplish even the most challenging tasks.
- I practice discipline in my daily routines and schedules and prefer a structured, and planned out lifestyle. Repetitiveness is one of my biggest strengths.
Timeline
Cook/deli
Gerbes/Dillons
07.2025 - 09.2025
Chef/cook
Pro Food Service
03.2024 - 06.2024
Mosers Foods
12.2023 - 03.2024
Chef/Cook
Patio 52, Stover, Missouri
09.2022 - 03.2023
Tour Guide
Jacobs Cave, Gravois Mills
05.2022 - 09.2022
Chef/ Cook
Surfside Bar & Grill, Stover, Missouri
10.2019 - 05.2022
Case Packer
Dollar General Distribution Center
05.2012 - 09.2014
Diploma -
Ethel Highschool