David Radford
Greer,SC
Summary
Dedicated cook with expertise in food safety compliance, kitchen equipment operation, and team collaboration. Committed to enhancing guest experiences and maintaining high standards in food preparation.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Salt Hill Pub
Newport, New Hampshire
06.2025 - 11.2025
- Prepared ingredients and meals according to restaurant recipes and standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace throughout shifts.
- Coordinated with team members to ensure on-time food preparation and service during peak hours.
- Managed inventory by tracking supplies and notifying shortages to prevent service disruptions.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely while following food safety guidelines.
- Adapted to changing menu items and special requests from customers.
- Assisted head chef in daily operations and meal preparations.
- Engaged with guests to enhance dining experience through friendly service.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Prepared dishes in a fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Managed portion control using correct utensils during preparation and plating.
- Trained and guided kitchen staff to enhance service quality and maintain consistent performance.
Cook
Hometeam BBQ
Greenville, California
04.2022 - 05.2025
- Prepared ingredients and meals according to restaurant recipes and standards.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Coordinated orders to expedite food from kitchen according to cook time and delivery time.
- Monitored stock levels of food items and ordered more when necessary.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
- Operated kitchen equipment in alignment with OSHA protocols and manufacturer instructions.
- Set up work stations prior to opening to minimize prep time.
cook
Shuckin' Shack
greenville, sc
01.2019 - 03.2022
- Prepared diverse menu items following established recipes and presentation standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen areas and equipment.
- Collaborated with staff to ensure smooth kitchen operations during peak hours.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
- Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove, and refrigerator.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces, and salads.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Art
Virginia College
Greenville, SC05-2013
Skills
- Prepared meal items
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Food safety compliance
- Inventory management
- Menu adaptation
- Customer service interaction
- Team collaboration
- Quality control monitoring
- Ingredients measuring
- Workstation organization
- Staff training and development
- Cleaning and sanitation protocols
- Knife skills
- Customer service
- Allergen awareness
- Food presentation talent
Timeline
Cook
Salt Hill Pub
06.2025 - 11.2025
Cook
Hometeam BBQ
04.2022 - 05.2025
cook
Shuckin' Shack
01.2019 - 03.2022
Associate of Arts - Culinary Art
Virginia College