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Herschell Goodman

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Highly proficient Line Cook with a strong ability to excel in fast-paced and demanding environments. Adaptable and capable of handling any challenge. Over 20 years of industry experience, bringing a wealth of knowledge and expertise to every kitchen.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Line Cook

Belle’s Beach House
10.2024 - Current
  • Provided nutritious, safe, visually appealing, innovative and properly prepared and flavored food
  • trained new team members
  • Complied with health and sanitation practices and procedures
  • Trained new chefs on menu items and kitchen procedures
  • Double-checked plated meals before sending them to the dining room
  • Consistently received a 100% rate of customer satisfaction

Lead Line Cook

Ella
10.2023 - 10.2024
  • Managed kitchen food preparation in a fast-paced environment.

Lead Line Cook

Theos Taverna
04.2020 - 09.2023
  • Provided nutritious, safe, visually appealing, innovative and properly prepared and flavored food
  • trained new team members
  • Complied with health and sanitation practices and procedures
  • Filled specialized menu orders
  • Inventoried kitchen sections and refilled supplies
  • Trained new chefs on menu items and kitchen procedures
  • Double-checked plated meals before sending them to the dining room
  • Prepared food tableside, including carving meats, boning fish and fowl and preparing flaming dishes
  • Consistently received a 100% rate of customer satisfaction

Jr Sous Chef

Nighthawk Breakfast Bar
03.2016 - 04.2020
  • Developed strategies to enhance catering and retail foodservice revenue and productivity goals
  • Provided nutritious, safe, visually appealing, innovative and properly prepared and flavored food
  • Consistently received a 100% rate of customer satisfaction
  • Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods
  • Stocked meat cases
  • Managed an efficient, friendly and effective crew
  • Stocked newly delivered inventory in storage, kitchen and food prep stations

Lead Line Cook

Fire fly Fine Dinning
11.2011 - 03.2016
  • Verified kitchen staff followed all recipes and portion serving guidelines correctly
  • Mixed, weighed and proofed ingredients in accordance with bakery recipes
  • Established and maintained open, collaborative relationships with the kitchen team
  • Set up and performed initial prep work for food items such as soups, sauces and salads
  • Collaborated closely with the Food and Beverage Director to conduct staff meetings and resolve service, product and personnel issues

Jr Sous Chef

Romi's Fine Dinning
03.2007 - 09.2011
  • Provided nutritious, safe, visually appealing, innovative and properly prepared and flavored food
  • Set up and performed initial prep work for food items such as soups, sauces and salads
  • Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent the spoiling or contamination of foods
  • Collaborated closely with the Food and Beverage Director to conduct staff meetings and resolve service, product and personnel issues
  • Operated all kitchen equipment in accordance with established guidelines
  • Identified opportunities to increase revenue, decrease kitchen expenses and maximize departmental productivity without compromising guest satisfaction

Lead Line Cook

Daily Grill
03.2005 - 02.2007
  • Provided nutritious, safe, visually appealing, innovative and properly prepared and flavored food
  • Assisted in the preparation of menu items such as steaks, burgers, and sandwiches
  • Verified kitchen staff followed all recipes and portion serving guidelines correctly
  • Reduced food waste by re-purposing ingredients
  • Participated in staff meetings and operated as effective team leader
  • Set up and performed initial prep work for food items such as soups, sauces and salads

Education

GED -

Lyndon B. Johnson Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center
Franklin, NC
01.2000

Skills

  • Food safety
  • Inventory
  • Inventory control
  • Mentoring
  • Multitasking
  • Food Preparation
  • Kitchen Management Experience
  • Culinary Experience
  • Food Production
  • Catering
  • Supervising Experience
  • Banquet Experience
  • Restaurant Experience
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Team building
  • Quality assurance
  • Food and beverage pairing
  • Equipment usage
  • Food preparation techniques
  • Motivational team management
  • Time management
  • Problem-solving
  • Fine dining experience
  • Farm to table
  • Special dietary requirements
  • Workflow optimization
  • Extensive hospitality background
  • Vendor relations
  • Menu knowledge
  • Banquets and catering
  • Employee mentoring
  • Positive and professional
  • Meat preparation
  • Flexibility
  • Meat slicing expertise
  • Works well under pressure
  • In-depth food and wine knowledge
  • Multitasking and prioritization
  • Food safety understanding

Certification

  • ServSafe
  • Food Handler
  • Food Handler Certification

Personal Information

  • Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
  • Authorized To Work: US for any employer

Timeline

Lead Line Cook

Belle’s Beach House
10.2024 - Current

Lead Line Cook

Ella
10.2023 - 10.2024

Lead Line Cook

Theos Taverna
04.2020 - 09.2023

Jr Sous Chef

Nighthawk Breakfast Bar
03.2016 - 04.2020

Lead Line Cook

Fire fly Fine Dinning
11.2011 - 03.2016

Jr Sous Chef

Romi's Fine Dinning
03.2007 - 09.2011

Lead Line Cook

Daily Grill
03.2005 - 02.2007

GED -

Lyndon B. Johnson Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center

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