Leon Thomas
Owner/ Chef/ Caterer
Fontana,CA
Summary
I have been in the food service business for over 20years. I am very comfortable with making timely decisions, and handling tough tasks while multi tasking. i love training and developing others, and working under pressure is a specialty of mine.
I have owned my own catering company for the past 7 years , and have established many great relationships during this time. Most of my career i have spent in management, but i did start as a regular line cook and worked my way up the food chain!
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/ Chef/ Caterer
Hilltop Catering
Fontana, CA
01.2015 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
Kitchen Manager
Celebrity Soul Food Buffet
Lake Forest, CA
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling and surface cleaning.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
Metro State College of Denver
Denver, COSkills
- Cost Reduction
- Program Optimization
- Customer Service Management
- Records Organization and Management
- Goal Setting
- Staff Scheduling
- Decision Making
Timeline
Owner/ Chef/ Caterer
Hilltop Catering
01.2015 - Current
Kitchen Manager
Celebrity Soul Food Buffet
01.2013 - 01.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
Metro State College of Denver
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