David Landon
Pasadena,TX
Summary
BETA Academy’s kitchen lead, skilled in presentation and quality. Demonstrated expertise in multitasking and organization, reducing food waste by 20% through effective planning. Proven ability to foster teamwork and maintain high standards in hospitality service, ensuring compliance with health regulations and customer satisfaction.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
BETA Academy
Pasadena
08.2016 - Current
- Prepared and cooked a variety of menu items to meet daily service requirements.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace, adhering to safety standards.
- Assisted in inventory management, tracking supplies and minimizing waste effectively.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely meal service during peak hours.
- Implemented food preparation techniques that enhanced flavor and presentation quality.
- Trained new kitchen staff on cooking procedures and safety protocols for efficient operations.
- Monitored food storage conditions to ensure compliance with health regulations consistently.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Enhanced teamwork within the kitchen staff by fostering a collaborative environment focused on meeting high standards of quality and efficiency.
Carpet Cleaner
Pathfinders Carpet Cleaning
Pasadena
08.2015 - 2016
- Operated advanced carpet cleaning equipment to ensure optimal results.
- Evaluated client requirements to suggest suitable cleaning methods.
- Designed and executed quality control strategies to optimize service standards.
Helper
Aluface Scaffolding
Houston, TX
01.2014 - 04.2014
- Assisted in the assembly and dismantling of scaffolding structures to ensure safety compliance.
- Operated various hand tools and power equipment efficiently during scaffold installation projects.
- Maintained orderly and tidy work areas through team collaboration.
- Followed safety protocols rigorously to minimize risks during scaffolding operations and tasks.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pasadena Memorial Highschool
Pasadena, TX05.2016
Skills
- Customer services
- Multitasking and organization
- Supply restocking
- Contamination prevention
- Hospitality service expertise
- Effective planner
Timeline
Cook
BETA Academy
08.2016 - Current
Carpet Cleaner
Pathfinders Carpet Cleaning
08.2015 - 2016
Helper
Aluface Scaffolding
01.2014 - 04.2014
High School Diploma -
Pasadena Memorial Highschool