Lawrence Evans
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience excelling in menu development and team leadership. Proven expertise in safe food storage and kitchen communication, enhancing guest satisfaction through high-quality meal preparation. Recognized for optimizing kitchen efficiency and maintaining rigorous safety standards in fast-paced environments.
Experienced with high-volume kitchen environments, food preparation, and team coordination. Utilizes advanced culinary techniques and efficient kitchen management to ensure high standards. Track record of fostering cohesive team dynamics and maintaining consistent quality in fast-paced settings.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Breakfast Cook
Hampton Inn Suites
02.2024 - 10.2025
- Prepared and cooked breakfast items to ensure high-quality food service standards.
- Managed kitchen inventory, ensuring timely restocking of supplies and ingredients.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen area in compliance with health regulations.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow during busy breakfast hours.
Sous Chef
Wye Hill
01.2024 - 05.2025
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure adherence to food safety standards and operational efficiency.
- Developed and executed seasonal menu items, enhancing guest satisfaction and culinary offerings.
- Trained new team members on kitchen procedures and equipment usage for improved performance.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to optimize service delivery and customer experience.
Pantry Line Cook
J Alexander
09.2022 - 01.2024
- Prepared and organized ingredients for timely meal service in high-volume environment.
- Executed cooking techniques to ensure quality and consistency of menu items.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of pantry area, adhering to safety standards.
- Assisted in inventory management, monitoring stock levels and reducing waste.
Line Cook
The Capital Grille
01.2020 - 09.2022
- Prepared high-quality dishes following standard recipes and presentation guidelines.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely meal service and efficient workflow.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations, adhering to health and safety standards.
- Assisted in training new line cooks on food preparation techniques and kitchen protocols.
Education
Culinary Arts
Tallahassee Community College
Tallahassee, FL01-1997
Skills
- Safe food storage
- Kitchen communication
- Ingredient preparation
- Food plating
- Supply restocking
- Order management
- Kitchen safety and sanitation
- Breakfast cooking
- Recipe-based cooking
- Kitchen inventory monitoring
- Knife skills
- Cleaning and organization
- Cleaning and sanitization
- Kitchen equipment use
- Meal preparation
Timeline
Breakfast Cook
Hampton Inn Suites
02.2024 - 10.2025
Sous Chef
Wye Hill
01.2024 - 05.2025
Pantry Line Cook
J Alexander
09.2022 - 01.2024
Line Cook
The Capital Grille
01.2020 - 09.2022
Culinary Arts
Tallahassee Community College