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Eddie Gregg

Columbia,South Carolina

Summary

Creative candidate well-versed in preparing meals in a high-volume restaurant environment. Skilled in preparing traditional and international dishes while adhering to food safety regulations. Proven ability to deliver excellent customer service and ensure efficient operations.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Kitchen Manager

Crave Artisan Market
01.2024 - 12.2024
  • Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
  • Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
  • Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
  • Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
  • Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and implementing proper food storage techniques.
  • Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless communication between the kitchen team and service areas for optimal guest experiences.
  • Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
  • Consistently met or exceeded local health department inspection requirements through diligent adherence to safety protocols and maintaining thorough documentation records.
  • Improved kitchen efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and optimizing staff scheduling.
  • Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.

Rideshare Driver

Uber
07.2015 - 01.2020
  • Company Overview: Ridesharing driver for Uber
  • Responded quickly to meet customer needs and resolve problems
  • Provided efficient and courteous service to customers at all times
  • Troubleshot minor problems and reported larger technical issues
  • Performed routine and scheduled maintenance services
  • Ridesharing driver for Uber

Cook

Ramada Inn
07.1998 - 06.2003
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid crosscontamination
  • Transitioned between breakfast and lunch service
  • Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business

Banquet Houseman

Ramada Inn
10.1996 - 12.1998
  • Gathered and removed used linens from tables to prepare for cleaning
  • Reset ballrooms, meeting spaces and banquet areas for future functions by disassembling tables and chairs, removing wall decorations and properly storing equipment
  • Fulfilled light kitchen and bartending duties to support other staff members
  • Assisted wait staff with timely food delivery and guest requests
  • Monitored dining room inventory and replenished as necessary

Education

Associate Degree - Baking And Pastry

Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
04.2024

ASSOCIATE DEGREE - CULINARY ARTS

Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
Boulder, CO
03.2022

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - CHEMISTRY

University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC
01.1984

Skills

  • Food spoilage prevention
  • Food safety
  • Plating
  • Kitchen sanitation
  • Food presentation talent
  • Portioning
  • Food rotation
  • Garnishing

Certification

Safeserv certified

Timeline

Kitchen Manager

Crave Artisan Market
01.2024 - 12.2024

Rideshare Driver

Uber
07.2015 - 01.2020

Cook

Ramada Inn
07.1998 - 06.2003

Banquet Houseman

Ramada Inn
10.1996 - 12.1998

ASSOCIATE DEGREE - CULINARY ARTS

Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - CHEMISTRY

University of South Carolina

Associate Degree - Baking And Pastry

Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts