KADEN CAMPBELL
Glasgow District Alexandria P.O.,Jamaica
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Advance cook
Heavenly Mountain Resort
12.2024 - Current
- Responsibility is to ensuring that ingredients and final products are fresh and well-prepared
- Trained to bake, grill, steam and boil meats, vegetables, fish, poultry and other foods
- Also responsible for presentation, garnishing and arrangement of food, and occasionally serving
- Ensures that work area, work equipment and utensils are clean and sanitary at all times
Banquet cook
Jekyll Island Resort Club
07.2024 - 12.2024
- Preparation and execution of food items required for all banquet events, including breakfasts, luncheons, dinners and special parties according the Menu
JWB Prime – Saute Cook
Margaritaville Resort - Florida
12.2023 - 07.2024
- Experience in running station focused on seafood and vegetable preparation
- Followed recipes closely to prepare delicious meal in line with restaurants reputation
Advanced Cook
Kiawah Island Club – South Carolina
04.2023 - 11.2023
- Opened and closed the kitchen and ensured it was clean and sanitary
- Operated the grill station to prepare items such as quesadillas, tacos, sandwiches, Cuban sandwiches and paninis
- Operated the salad stand and prepared meals such as: Cobb, Summer, Caesar and Power salads
- Prepared various dressings such as Ranch, Caesar and Ginger Miso, as well as various vinaigrettes and sauces
- Worked on special occasions such as dinners and weddings
Advanced Cook
Northstar California Resort – Bourbon Pub Restaurant
11.2022 - 04.2023
- Responsibilities included: working at all stations in a143 seat finedining restaurant to provide stellar service
- This included opening and closing the kitchen, prepping the kitchen for working, preparing food in the line as needed, cooking items on the line by grilling, frying, chopping, saute ing and broiling according to standardized guidelines and recipes, training new staff on food safety, sanitation and preparation
Advanced Cook
Crystal Mountain Resort – Michigan
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Responsible for ensuring that ingredients and final products are fresh and well-prepared
- Trained to bake, grill, steam and boil meats, vegetables, fish, poultry and other foods
- Also responsible for presentation, garnishing and arrangement of food, and occasionally serving
- Ensures that work area, work equipment and utensils are clean and sanitary at all times
Cook A
Hyatt Ziva Resort – Montego Bay
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Responsible for ensuring that a safe and clean work environment was maintained and that PPE was worn where required
- Also responsible for preparing meals and recipes as overseen by head chef
- Some of these included preparing items for storage by canning, freezing, dehydrating or pickling; preparing ingredients for cooking such as chopping, slicing, dicing, mincing and blending
- Prepared food for large events such as weddings or parties
Housekeeper
Northstar California Resort
11.2020 - 04.2021
- Provided basic housekeeping duties such as changing sheets, changing and arranging towels, restocking supplies and cleaning rooms before and after guests
- Reported any issues to supervisor
Cook
Crystal Bay Casino – Nevada
12.2020 - 12.2020
- Prepared meals to order, which included items such as salad, steaks and lobster
Housekeeper
Mackinac Seasonal Resort – Michigan
03.2020 - 11.2020
- Provided basic housekeeping duties such as changing sheets, changing and arranging towels, vacuuming, restocking supplies and cleaning rooms before and after guests
- Reported any issues to supervisor
Advanced Cook
Northstar California Resort
11.2019 - 03.2020
- Responsible for opening and closing the kitchen, setting up workspaces with needed equipment and ingredients, prepared ingredients for cooking, ensured that meals were prepared according to recipe and nutritional guidelines
Lead Line Cook
Royalton Blue Waters, Royalton White Sands
02.2015 - 11.2019
- Promoted to lead line cook in2016 after mastering all stations (sauces, grill, fish, pasta, appetizers, salads and sides)
- Relied on as an order expeditor for line cooks to ensure timely and top-quality food preparation
- Worked with the Trelawny Parish Council executive to pilot gluten-free pasta options and help develop recipes
- Received positive reviews for creating new menu items, which are now permanent due to their popularity
- Increased profitability of80-seat restaurant by implementing waste-reduction measures, streamlining food preparation and training wait staff to prepare tableside appetizers
- Helped reduce food and labor costs by15%, while accelerating table turnover by18%
Grill Cook
Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville
01.2013 - 12.2014
- Operated fryers and grills while maintaining food safety and quality
- Cooked all food according to health and safety standards
- Prepared high-quality cuisine with perfected grilling and arrangement skills, mastered the art of working with an open flame, able to prepare various cuts of beef
- Awarded5X 'Employee of the Month' for excellent work ethic, quality, focus and service
Education
NCTVET Certificate - Chef de Partie Level3
Runaway Bay Heart Community College
01.2015
Certificate - Commis Chef Level2
Runaway Bay Heart Community College
01.2013
Certificate - Dining and Bartending
St. Monica’s College
01.2011
Caribbean Examinations Council - 4 Subjects
St. Hilda’s Diocesan High School
01.2010
Skills
- Kitchen equipment expertise
- Kitchen task management
- Recipe creation
- Menu planning
- Precision and attention to detail
- Culinary techniques AdaptabilityTeam leadership
- Time management
- Organization and collaboration
- Precision and attention to detail
- Food safety and sanitation
- Quality control
Timeline
Advance cook
Heavenly Mountain Resort
12.2024 - Current
Banquet cook
Jekyll Island Resort Club
07.2024 - 12.2024
JWB Prime – Saute Cook
Margaritaville Resort - Florida
12.2023 - 07.2024
Advanced Cook
Kiawah Island Club – South Carolina
04.2023 - 11.2023
Advanced Cook
Northstar California Resort – Bourbon Pub Restaurant
11.2022 - 04.2023
Advanced Cook
Crystal Mountain Resort – Michigan
08.2022 - 10.2022
Cook A
Hyatt Ziva Resort – Montego Bay
05.2022 - 08.2022
Cook
Crystal Bay Casino – Nevada
12.2020 - 12.2020
Housekeeper
Northstar California Resort
11.2020 - 04.2021
Housekeeper
Mackinac Seasonal Resort – Michigan
03.2020 - 11.2020
Advanced Cook
Northstar California Resort
11.2019 - 03.2020
Lead Line Cook
Royalton Blue Waters, Royalton White Sands
02.2015 - 11.2019
Grill Cook
Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville
01.2013 - 12.2014
NCTVET Certificate - Chef de Partie Level3
Runaway Bay Heart Community College
Certificate - Commis Chef Level2
Runaway Bay Heart Community College
Certificate - Dining and Bartending
St. Monica’s College
Caribbean Examinations Council - 4 Subjects
St. Hilda’s Diocesan High School