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Grant Oliver

Mammoth Lakes,CA

Summary

Experienced kitchen worker with 13 years of hands-on experience, including 2 years in kitchen management. Proficient in home-style cooking and creating heartwarming food that leaves a lasting impression. Adaptable and open to any style of cooking, embracing the opportunity to explore new flavors, techniques, and culinary trends. Committed to delivering exceptional dishes that satisfy diverse palates and exceed customer expectations.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Camp Host

Vista Recreation
06.2024 - Current
  • Utilized problem-solving skills to resolve guest conflicts diplomatically while maintaining professional boundaries.
  • Facilitated efficient communication between camp host team members for seamless workflow during busy periods.
  • Cash handling
  • Bear awareness and education
  • Cleaning campsite and bathrooms
  • Documented incidents or concerns involving guests or facilities, providing detailed reports to management as needed.
  • Developed strong rapport with campers through friendly interactions and genuine interest in their experiences.

Sous Chef

High Hand Brewery
11.2023 - 06.2024

Station set up

Prepping food for service

Menu creation/ pricing

Cooking food to order

Stock and inventory for ordering

Training staff

Clean up of entire kitchen

Washing dishes

Ensure staff is following proper food safety

Sous Chef

Reds' Bistro
08.2022 - 10.2023
  • Station set up
  • Prepping food for service
  • Menu creation/ pricing
  • Cooking food to order
  • Stock and inventory for ordering
  • Training staff
  • Clean up of entire kitchen
  • Washing dishes
  • Ensure staff is following proper food safety

Sous Chef

Snowbird Resort
12.2021 - 06.2022
  • Station set up
  • Prepping food for service and banquet events
  • Cooking food to order
  • Large scale plating for events
  • Stock and inventory for ordering
  • Placing food orders
  • Training staff
  • Clean up of entire kitchen
  • Washing dishes
  • Ensure staff is following proper food safety

line/prep cook

Aaron Schat's Roadhouse
06.2021 - 12.2021
  • Prepping food for the entire restaurant for the day
  • Prepping dough to be cooked the following day
  • Station setup
  • Cooking food to order
  • Clean up of entire kitchen
  • Washing dishes

Sous Chef

Zion Lodge
05.2019 - 05.2020
  • Kitchen setup
  • Prepping food for service
  • Cooking food to order
  • Ensure staff is following proper food safety
  • Delegating staff task
  • Menu creation/ pricing
  • Overseeing special event food prep and serving
  • Resolving staff issues
  • Stock and inventory check for ordering
  • Placing food orders
  • Training staff
  • Cleanup of entire kitchen after service
  • Washing dishes

cook 2

Snowbird Resort
11.2017 - 05.2019
  • Station setup
  • Prepping food for service
  • Cooking food to order
  • Training staff
  • Clean up of entire kitchen
  • Washing dishes

D cook

Yosemite lodge
05.2017 - 11.2017
  • Station setup
  • Prepping food for service
  • Cooking food to order
  • Training staff
  • Clean up of entire kitchen

cook 1

Snowbird Resort
11.2016 - 05.2017
  • Station setup
  • Prepping food for service
  • Cooking food to order
  • Training staff
  • Clean up of entire kitchen
  • Washing dishes

junior cook

Yosemite lodge
05.2016 - 11.2016
  • Station setup
  • Prepping food for service
  • Cooking food to order
  • Cooking buffet style
  • Training staff
  • Clean up of entire kitchen

line cook

Olives restaurant
06.2015 - 04.2016
  • Station setup
  • Prepping food for service
  • Cooking food to order
  • Training staff
  • Clean up of entire kitchen
  • Washing dishes

line/ prep cook

Dee lite bar and grill
06.2011 - 10.2014
  • Station setup
  • Prepping food for service and the restaurant for the day
  • Cooking food to order
  • Training staff
  • Clean up of entire kitchen
  • Stock and inventory for ordering
  • Washing dishes

Skills

  • Knowledge of all kitchen equipment
  • Knife skills
  • Time Management
  • Dish creation/ pricing
  • Line cooking
  • Prep cooking
  • Cleanliness
  • Training staff
  • Serv safe
  • California food handlers card
  • Stock and inventory
  • Resolving issues between employees
  • Cash handling

Timeline

Camp Host

Vista Recreation
06.2024 - Current

Sous Chef

High Hand Brewery
11.2023 - 06.2024

Sous Chef

Reds' Bistro
08.2022 - 10.2023

Sous Chef

Snowbird Resort
12.2021 - 06.2022

line/prep cook

Aaron Schat's Roadhouse
06.2021 - 12.2021

Sous Chef

Zion Lodge
05.2019 - 05.2020

cook 2

Snowbird Resort
11.2017 - 05.2019

D cook

Yosemite lodge
05.2017 - 11.2017

cook 1

Snowbird Resort
11.2016 - 05.2017

junior cook

Yosemite lodge
05.2016 - 11.2016

line cook

Olives restaurant
06.2015 - 04.2016

line/ prep cook

Dee lite bar and grill
06.2011 - 10.2014
Grant Oliver