David S. Glidden
Biddeford,ME
Summary
A seasoned culinary professional and aviation enthusiast, I excel in quality assurance and inventory management, honing these skills across roles from Chef/Owner at The Chef & the Gardener to Aviation Line Crew at Mac Air Group. My leadership significantly boosted employee morale by 100% at The Rooms, showcasing my ability to inspire teams and ensure operational excellence.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aviation Line Crew
Mac Air Group
South Portland, ME
09.2024 - Current
- Maintained an organized work area to ensure efficient operations.
- Inspected airfield conditions to verify compliance with federal regulatory requirements.
- Conducted post-flight inspections on all returning aircrafts after landing.
- Ensured compliance with established policies and procedures related to aviation operations.
- Coordinated with other aviation personnel to ensure safe operation of aircrafts.
Kitchen Manager
HB Provisions
Kennebunkport
12.2020 - 07.2024
- Various quick breads, pastries, desserts and Savory items for a small grocery/deli store
Chef
Cornforth House Restaurant
Saco, ME
01.2021 - 01.2023
Chef/Owner
Life is a Party Catering
Biddeford, ME
01.2018 - 01.2023
- Custom offsite catering, event planning, logistics
Sous-Chef
The Snow Squall Restaurant
South Portland, ME
01.2018 - 01.2023
Owner/chef
The Chef & the Gardener
Saco, ME
01.2008 - 01.2023
- Company Overview: An upscale from scratch restaurant & catering company specializing in local foods with special attention to restricted diets (gluten free, vegan, vegetarian) full scale offsite weddings, murder mysteries, upscale platters
- All aspects of marketing, inventory, preparation and final presentation
- An upscale from scratch restaurant & catering company specializing in local foods with special attention to restricted diets (gluten free, vegan, vegetarian) full scale offsite weddings, murder mysteries, upscale platters
Sous Chef
The Rooms
Portland, ME
01.2021 - 07.2022
- The Grillroom- ordering, inventory, specials, supervision
- Ran the kitchen for 8 weeks while chef was on hiatus, increased employee morale significantly during this time
- The Cornerroom-ordering, inventory, specials, supervision
- Assisted operations manager with installation of new POS system
Baker/Pastry Chef
UNE
Biddeford
02.2021 - 06.2022
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner breads and desserts for 500 students/staff daily
Sous Chef
Bandaloop
Arundel
08.2020 - 04.2021
- Company Overview: Primarily a farm to table restaurant with focus on vegetarian and vegan items
- Managed a small A La minute kitchen crew
- Prepped vegetables, butchered meats and seafood
- Primarily a farm to table restaurant with focus on vegetarian and vegan items
Sous-Chef
The Harraseeket Inn
Freeport, ME
01.2018 - 01.2021
Education
Bachelor of Science - Aviation Maintenance Technician
University of Maine, Augusta
Brunswick, ME05-2026
ServeSafe Food Protection Manger - Culinary Arts
Southern Maine Community College
Skills
- Scheduling
- Quality assurance
- Inventory management
- Piston aircraft handling
- Aircraft control proficiency
- Jet aircraft handling
- Weight and balance calculations
Certification
- Private Pilot License
- numerous Avfuel certifications
- SIDA badge training
Timeline
Aviation Line Crew
Mac Air Group
09.2024 - Current
Baker/Pastry Chef
UNE
02.2021 - 06.2022
Chef
Cornforth House Restaurant
01.2021 - 01.2023
Sous Chef
The Rooms
01.2021 - 07.2022
Kitchen Manager
HB Provisions
12.2020 - 07.2024
Sous Chef
Bandaloop
08.2020 - 04.2021
Chef/Owner
Life is a Party Catering
01.2018 - 01.2023
Sous-Chef
The Snow Squall Restaurant
01.2018 - 01.2023
Sous-Chef
The Harraseeket Inn
01.2018 - 01.2021
Owner/chef
The Chef & the Gardener
01.2008 - 01.2023
- Private Pilot License
- numerous Avfuel certifications
- SIDA badge training
Bachelor of Science - Aviation Maintenance Technician
University of Maine, Augusta
ServeSafe Food Protection Manger - Culinary Arts
Southern Maine Community College
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