David J. Goodwin
Madison,WI
Summary
Proficient, highly competent, and self-motivated kitchen professional with fifteen-plus years of experience preparing memorable dishes with quality ingredients in fast-paced environments. Well-trained in regional and international methods and cuisines with an eye on history, seasonality, and identity.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Everyday Kitchen
Madison, WI
02.2021 - 02.2022
- Promoted from line cook to line lead to sous chef within six months.
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Planned and executed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Implemented daily prep lists, routine cleaning schedules, and maintained kitchen stock.
- Coached team members on executing menu items, honing culinary techniques, line organization, and proper sanitation habits.
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
- Produced quality and creative menu items and weekly specials.
Head Chef
Weary Traveler Freehouse
Madison, WI
03.2017 - 01.2021
- Hired, managed and trained kitchen staff.
- Created employee schedules and determined appropriate compensation rates.
- Oversaw inventory management to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Developed recipes and prepared memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas.
- Arranged for kitchen equipment maintenance and repair when needed.
Sous Chef
1847 At The Stamm House
Middleton, WI
04.2015 - 09.2016
- Directed brunch and dinner service when required to maintain consistency and quality.
- Planned and executed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Coached team members on executing menu items, honing culinary techniques, line organization, and proper sanitation habits.
Sous Chef
Weary Traveler Freehouse
Madison, WI
06.2008 - 03.2015
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Planned and executed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Implemented daily prep lists, routine cleaning schedules, and maintained kitchen stock.
- Coached team members on executing menu items, honing culinary techniques, line organization, and proper sanitation habits.
- Produced quality and creative daily and weekly specials.
- Produced breads and pastries from scratch several times weekly.
- Provided warm and attentive table service of food and beverages based on extensive menu knowledge and keen sense of personal tastes and individual dietary restrictions.
- Bussed and reset tables, maintained stock levels and cleanliness of server stations.
Education
Associates Degree in Culinary Arts - Culinary Arts
Cooking And Hospitality Institute of Chicago
Chicago, ILSkills
- Production Scheduling and Organization
- Team Supervision and Collaboration
- Supply Ordering and Inventory Management
- Vendor Relationships
- Food Preparing, Plating and Presentation
- Creative Thinking and Recipe Development
- Food and Beverage Service
Timeline
Sous Chef
Everyday Kitchen
02.2021 - 02.2022
Head Chef
Weary Traveler Freehouse
03.2017 - 01.2021
Sous Chef
1847 At The Stamm House
04.2015 - 09.2016
Sous Chef
Weary Traveler Freehouse
06.2008 - 03.2015
Associates Degree in Culinary Arts - Culinary Arts
Cooking And Hospitality Institute of Chicago