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Logan Shaw

Logan Shaw

Newport News,VA

Summary

Motivated professional dedicated to sourcing high-quality ingredients from local sources to drive farm-to-table menus. Proactive and adaptable team leader passionate about sustainable cuisine. Talented at creating exciting and innovative menus based on in-season ingredients. Passionate, spirited and classically trained culinary professional, skilled in building relationships and developing high-performing teams. Leader in delivery of excellent customer service. Equipped to apply restaurant operational experience to grow world-class organizations. Dedicated to food safety, customer service best practices and quality food service. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Motivated student eager to apply classroom knowledge to real-world experiences, with a strong willingness to learn and contribute. Effective communicator with a collaborative mindset, ready to bring fresh perspectives and a strong work ethic to any team.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Line Chef/Food Preparation Worker

Two Rivers Country Club
Williamsburg, NV
11.2024 - Current
  • Maximized customer satisfaction and team operations by executing command-based structure and staff performance oversight.
  • Managed sanitation processes including cleaning equipment, floors, walls.
  • Distributed food to service staff for prompt delivery to customers.
  • Developed strong relationships with customers through excellent communication skills.
  • Created diverse cuisines for full restaurant, special event, catering and tasting menus.
  • Used proper cleaning supplies and methods to disinfect counters where raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs had been prepared.
  • Trained and supervised line cooks to develop new skills and improve team performance.
  • Streamlined kitchen processes to shorten wait times and serve additional guests.
  • Created tasty dishes using popular recipes, delighting patrons and generating return business.
  • Plated dishes using tasty garnishes and sauces to appeal to and delight patrons.
  • Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
  • Improved performance of team members resulting in high-quality meals produced daily.
  • Communicated effectively with wait staff regarding patron food allergies and dietary restrictions.
  • Prepared food items while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and sanitization.
  • Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
  • Analyzed customer feedback to improve existing menu items or create new ones.
  • Reviewed invoices from suppliers to ensure accuracy of orders placed.
  • Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.

Chef

Crab Shack On The James
Newport News, VA
06.2023 - 09.2024
  • Monitored food preparation methods, portion sizes and garnishing of dishes to ensure that food was prepared in accordance with the restaurant's recipes and presentation standards.
  • Prepared high-quality dishes according to established recipes.
  • Used proper cleaning supplies and methods to disinfect counters where raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs had been prepared.
  • Inspected freezers and refrigerators prior to each shift to check temperature levels and verify proper functionality.
  • Assigned specific duties to employees to maintain productive operation of kitchen and food service.
  • Organized special events such as banquets or buffets requiring complex menus or decorations.
  • Met with clients to discuss menus and meal options for weddings and banquets.
  • Documented employee performance reviews in order to assess progress towards goals set out in training plans.
  • Tracked ingredient inventories to estimate purchasing needs and prevent unnecessary expenditures.

ClickList Clerk

Kroger's Grocery
Newport News, VA
03.2020 - 02.2022
  • Packaged items with appropriate materials to prevent damage during shipping.
  • Unloaded incoming merchandise from trucks and organized stock on shelves according to store standards.
  • Kept work areas clean, neat and organized for optimal productivity and worker safety.
  • Maintained a clean and safe work environment by following all safety protocols in accordance with company policies.
  • Assisted other departments when necessary, such as bagging groceries or helping out in the deli department.
  • Received and counted stock items, recording data manually or on computer for inventory purposes.
  • Stocked shelves throughout the store with new products as needed, rotating existing stock for freshness.
  • Performed daily inventory checks to ensure accuracy of product count on shelves.
  • Issued supplies, materials and products to team members based on information from requisitions.

Education

High School Diploma -

Smithfield High School
Smithfield, VA
06-2022

Skills

  • Allergy awareness
  • Menu development
  • Kitchen operations
  • Nutrition
  • Recipe creation
  • Team management
  • Waste reduction
  • Culinary expertise
  • Garnishing and plating
  • Portion control
  • Garnishing techniques
  • Operations support
  • Safe food handling
  • Safety management
  • Farm to table
  • Allergen awareness
  • Menu planning
  • Foodservice
  • Culinary trends
  • Butchery skills
  • Cost control
  • High-quality ingredients
  • Kitchen organization
  • Staff motivation
  • Positive and professional

Timeline

Head Line Chef/Food Preparation Worker

Two Rivers Country Club
11.2024 - Current

Chef

Crab Shack On The James
06.2023 - 09.2024

ClickList Clerk

Kroger's Grocery
03.2020 - 02.2022

High School Diploma -

Smithfield High School

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