Dylan Carpenter
Panama City,FL
Summary
I am a cook in every sense of the word. I love the pace, the creativity, the relationships, the culture, etc… Creating a memorable experience for both the guest and the staff is something I will always aspire to do to the very best of my ability. Culinary and music go hand in hand for me as I’ve dedicated my time to learning a multitude of instruments at a fluent level. I work hard at what I love.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of post-secondary education
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Kitchen Manager
El Weirdo Taco Pub
Panama City, FL
09.2024 - Current
- Managed kitchen operations and ensured compliance with health and safety standards.
- Supervised food preparation to maintain consistency and quality of dishes.
- Coordinated inventory management, including ordering and receiving supplies.
- Facilitated scheduling of kitchen staff as it pertains to volume and labor balance.
- Created and designed menu additions and/or specials, seasonally.
Kitchen Manager
Gulf Coast State College
Panama City, FL
01.2024 - 05.2026
- Managed kitchen operations and ensured compliance with health and safety standards.
- Supervised food preparation to maintain consistency and quality.
- Coordinated inventory management, including ordering and receiving supplies.
- Worked 1 full year as “Commis” before advancing to this “KM”.
Line Cook
Longhorn Steakhouse
Panama City, FL
05.2023 - 09.2024
- Managed the line as a “Certified Trainer” on all positions including but not limited to dish, busser, expediter, prep, and any other duty that may require attention.
Line cook
Cracker Barrel
Dothan, Alabama
08.2020 - 08.2024
- Kept track of cleanliness, freezer/cooler pull-thaw lists, facilitated truck orders, worked every back of house and front of house position as needed.
Education
Associate of Science - Culinary Arts/ Hotel And Restaurant Management
Gulf Coast State College
Panama City, FL 01.2023 - 05.2026
Skills
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Menu development
- Team leadership
- Precise, skilled knife work
- Moves well with the flow of the kitchen
Certification
- ServSafe Managers Certificate
Affiliations
- Musician
- Runner
- Caterer
- Artist
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant Kitchen Manager
El Weirdo Taco Pub
09.2024 - Current
Kitchen Manager
Gulf Coast State College
01.2024 - 05.2026
Line Cook
Longhorn Steakhouse
05.2023 - 09.2024
Associate of Science - Culinary Arts/ Hotel And Restaurant Management
Gulf Coast State College
01.2023 - 05.2026
Line cook
Cracker Barrel
08.2020 - 08.2024