Landon MacDonald
Grand Island,NY
Summary
Accomplished chef with 10 years of experience in high-pressure culinary environments, seeking to apply my skill to an inbound dockworker role. Proven ability to handle physically demanding tasks, manage time-sensitive operations, and maintain safety standards in fast-paced settings. Strong team player with expertise in organization, inventory management, and adapting to dynamic challenges, ready to contribute to efficient warehouse operations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Sous Chef
Websters Bistro & Bar
North Tonawanda, New York
08.2023 - Current
- Created cost-effective menus that increased customer satisfaction and profitability.
- Managed kitchen staff team and assigned tasks for various stages of food production.
- Trained new employees in food safety and sanitation regulations.
- Supervised food preparation staff to deliver high-quality results.
Executive Chef/Assistant General Manager
Graylynn Gin Bar & European Bistro
Buffalo, New York
10.2020 - 08.2023
- Constructing menus with new or existing culinary creations ensuring variety and quality of servings, including dietary needs.
- Controlling and directing food preparation process and any other relative activities.
- Oversee kitchen staff and ensure quality of food items.
- Labor & Profit Sheets.
- Steady food profit at 33%.
Banquet Chef
Classic Events Banquets
03.2016 - 10.2020
- Oversee parties of up to 100 people.
- Part of prepping and serving for parties of up to 800 people.
- Creative displays of food for showers, weddings and funerals.
- Carving stations.
Line Cook
William K's
05.2015 - 09.2019
- Train new prep cooks.
- Menu Development.
- Product Ordering.
- Worked appetizer and pizza line with wood fire pizza oven.
- General kitchen maintenance.
Education
High School Diploma -
St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute
Kenmore, NY05.2017
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
Niagara Falls Culinary Institute
Sanborn, NYSkills
Physical Stamina and Strength
Attention to Detail
Teamwork and Collaboration
Time Management
Safety Awareness
Organizational Skills
Adaptability
Punctuality
Basic Inventory Management
Timeline
Executive Sous Chef
Websters Bistro & Bar
08.2023 - Current
Executive Chef/Assistant General Manager
Graylynn Gin Bar & European Bistro
10.2020 - 08.2023
Banquet Chef
Classic Events Banquets
03.2016 - 10.2020
Line Cook
William K's
05.2015 - 09.2019
High School Diploma -
St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
Niagara Falls Culinary Institute