Liam Coon
Fallbrook,CA
Summary
Enthusiastic Sous Chef eager to develop high-quality menus for new and established restaurants. Reliable, hardworking and driven to give guests top-quality foods.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Valley View Casino
07.2023 - Current
- Managed food preparation for tasks during high-volume service periods ranging from 600-700 guests daily, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Trained kitchen staff of 10-15 people to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
- Collaborated with executive chef to develop innovative menu items, leading to increased guest return rates and positive reviews.
Sous Chef
The Welk
06.2022 - 07.2023
- Created specials to increase revenue reducing waste and decreasing overall food cost
- Recorded logs regarding HAACP
- Recorded inventory and placed orders for over $50,000 monthly
- Assisted with monthly audits holding kitchen to complex company standard
- Assisted with menu R&D for holidays, winter, and spring
- Catered events of large scale upwards of 200-300 individuals
Chef
Nv Catering
01.2020 - 05.2022
- Worked at a private school kitchen leading a team to produce all product for 200-300 people on a daily basis including dietary requirements and qualifications
- Procured recipes and created SOP for cafe, catering, and private school operations
- Catered plated events of 500 people
- Lead culinary team and servers for catering events ranging from 100-150 people.
- Held communication with front of the house staff ensuring good service
Night Closer
Original Roadhouse Grill
03.2019 - 01.2020
- Guided and motivated night team by establishing and communicating responsibilities and duties to each team member.
- Created nightly shift task lists to assign duties to each employee.
Line Cook
The Blvd
03.2018 - 11.2018
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Banquet
- Plated Catering
- Culinary Techniques
- Employee/Customer Service
- Food Safety and Sanitation
- Quality Assurance
- Menu pricing
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Sous Chef
Valley View Casino
07.2023 - Current
Sous Chef
The Welk
06.2022 - 07.2023
Chef
Nv Catering
01.2020 - 05.2022
Night Closer
Original Roadhouse Grill
03.2019 - 01.2020
Line Cook
The Blvd
03.2018 - 11.2018
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