David Rainey
Iron Station,NC
Summary
Adept at elevating kitchen operations, I significantly enhanced customer satisfaction at Hello Sailor through expert cooking techniques and fostering team collaboration. With a knack for reducing food waste and optimizing budgets, my skills in food handling and creating a positive work environment have been pivotal. My tenure at Kindred, Hello Sailor and Milkbread showcases my commitment to excellence and safety in culinary arts.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook 3
Northwood Hospitality
05.2024 - Current
- 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.
Sous Chef
Milkbread
09.2023 - 05.2024
- 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.
Executive Sous Chef
Hello Sailor
05.2020 - 10.2023
- Increased customer satisfaction through consistent delivery of exceptional dishes, resulting in positive reviews.
- Assisted Executive Chef in cost analysis and budget management, optimizing profitability without compromising quality.
- Ensured compliance with all health department regulations while maintaining a well-organized workspace for optimal efficiency.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly providing guidance towards improvement as necessary.
- Managed inventory control, reducing food waste and optimizing budget allocation.
- Promoted teamwork among kitchen staff, fostering a positive work environment that encouraged creativity and collaboration.
Education
Substance Abuse Councilor
Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, NCHigh School Diploma -
Washington Township
Sewell, NJ1999
Skills
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Frying
- Cooking techniques
- Food presentation
- Contamination prevention
- Grilling expertise
- Order delivery practices
Timeline
Cook 3
Northwood Hospitality
05.2024 - Current
Sous Chef
Milkbread
09.2023 - 05.2024
Executive Sous Chef
Hello Sailor
05.2020 - 10.2023
Substance Abuse Councilor
Central Piedmont Community College
High School Diploma -
Washington Township
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