David Leung
Harbor City,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented culinary professional with a strong background in kitchen leadership and food safety. Known for successfully managing high-volume food production while maintaining top quality and sanitation standards. Committed to enhancing menu offerings and training team members for operational excellence.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sous Chef
Compass Group USA
San Diego, CA
08.2024 - Current
- Assisted in meal preparation, ensuring consistency and quality across menu offerings.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to streamline food production processes and improve efficiency.
- Maintained inventory control, managing stock levels and minimizing waste effectively.
- Trained junior kitchen staff on food safety standards and proper cooking techniques.
- Implemented new recipes, contributing to diverse menu development and customer satisfaction.
- Monitored kitchen operations to uphold health regulations and maintain cleanliness standards.
- Coordinated with front-of-house staff to ensure timely service during peak hours.
- Enhanced presentation of dishes, focusing on visual appeal and culinary creativity.
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
- Played a key role in achieving positive health inspection results by maintaining strict compliance with all relevant guidelines and regulations throughout daily operations.
- Contributed to successful catering events by coordinating meal preparation and execution, exceeding client expectations on each occasion.
- Participated in menu planning meetings, offering creative input that led to new signature dishes garnering rave reviews from guests.
Lead Cook
Instawork
San Diego, CA
02.2019 - Current
- Led kitchen team in preparing high-quality meals, ensuring adherence to safety and health regulations.
- Trained and mentored junior cooks, fostering skill development and teamwork within the kitchen staff.
- Streamlined food preparation processes, improving service speed while maintaining quality standards.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure timely delivery of orders and overall customer satisfaction.
- Conducted regular kitchen inspections, identifying areas for improvement in cleanliness and operational efficiency.
- Efficiently handled high-volume orders while maintaining superior food quality through precise execution of cooking methods.
- Supervised line cooks to monitor food safety and order accuracy.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and developing creative recipes to utilize surplus ingredients.
- Consistently met or exceeded health code standards by enforcing strict sanitation practices throughout the kitchen area.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Delegated jobs within kitchen depending on restaurant traffic and employee skill.
Education
No Degree - Accounting
Cal State University Long Beach
Long Beach, CASkills
- Team leadership
- Kitchen leadership
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Menu planning
- Customer service
- Detail-oriented
- Ordering and requisitions
- Catering background
Certification
- [Area of certification], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
Languages
Chinese (Cantonese)
Limited Working
Interests
- Playing Sports
- Outdoor Recreation
- Camping
Timeline
Sous Chef
Compass Group USA
08.2024 - Current
Lead Cook
Instawork
02.2019 - Current
No Degree - Accounting
Cal State University Long Beach