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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
Liam Coon