John Levell
Orlando,FL
Summary
I have been working for season 52 , a darden chain, for 8 glorious years. I loved every minute of it, the creation of food and the gueat satisfaction bring me joy in life. My love you the culinary arts all started when i was in Boy Scouts. I would always want kitchen duty, even if it ment doing dishes.
I got my foot in the culinary world at a place where quality of food was not jeopardized by speed of service, Chick-fa-la. I was able to become supervisor and kitchen lead but i wanted more, so i came over to seasons 52 where i am currently still working.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Culinary Professional
Seasons 52
10.2016 - Current
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by creating visually appealing and delicious dishes using a variety of cooking techniques.
- Trained new hires on kitchen procedures and protocols, contributing to a cohesive team environment focused on excellence in service delivery.
- Managed efficient kitchen operations during peak service hours, maintaining smooth workflow under pressure while delivering exceptional results.
- Maintained strict adherence to food safety regulations, resulting in an exceptional record of passing health inspections.
- Promoted teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff leading to improved morale, increased efficiency, and higher quality outcomes.
- Took inventory of supplies and maintained accurate stock records to minimize losses and support supply ordering.
- Conducted inspections of food preparation and dining facilities to verify compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Inspected deliveries for accuracy and safety.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
- Followed strict standards for food handling and safety, minimizing risks to customers.
- Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
Education
GED -
Adult Learning Center Osceola
Kissimmee, FL10.2012
General Studies
Olympia High School
Orlando, FL05.2012
Skills
- Cooking methods
- Knife Skills
- Sanitation Practices
- Allergen awareness
- Food presentation
- Sauce making
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Kitchen Organization
- Food Preparation
- Food Service
- Employee Scheduling
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Cleaning and organization
- Multitasking and Organization
- Works Well Under Pressure
- Team Leadership
- Safe Food Handling
- Measurements and Calculations
- Menu Memorization
- Inventory Control
Accomplishments
I became the Senior Patrol Leader of my Boy Scout troop as well as obtained the rank of eagle scout with three palms.
I became a supervisor for both front and back of house at Chick-Fa-La.
I started my own family with a beautiful wife and three amazing boys.
I am currently the culinary professional at Seasons 52 on W. Sandlake RD.
Timeline
Culinary Professional
Seasons 52
10.2016 - Current
GED -
Adult Learning Center Osceola
General Studies
Olympia High School