Luke Martin
Bellevue
Summary
Motivated Sous Chef with experience overseeing high-volume kitchen operations. Skilled in sanitation protocols, inventory management, and time management, contributing to significant cost savings and high-quality food production.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
IPic Theaters
Redmond
11.2023 - Current
- Oversaw a large, high-volume corporate kitchen with a diverse menu.
- Prepared high-quality menu items to recipe specifications, and trained all employees to do the same.
- Maintained a clean and organized kitchen by overseeing rigorous sanitation procedures, and delegating deep-cleaning projects.
- Completed monthly inventory reviews to lower food costs and ensure efficient operation.
- Oversaw kitchen employee scheduling to meet coverage needs and performed cuts as needed, avoiding wasted labor.
- Complied with all health department regulations regarding proper food handling methods.
- Ordered product and set pars according to usage trends, facilitating cost savings and product freshness.
Cook
Landmark Cafe
Galesburg
10.2022 - 08.2023
- Prepared and cooked menu items according to recipes and standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations and equipment.
- Monitored inventory levels and reported shortages to management for ordering supplies.
- Communicated effectively with front-of-house staff regarding food orders and special requests.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
Seattle Culinary Academy
Seattle, WA03-2025
Skills
- Leadership
- Menu preparation
- Employee training
- Inventory management
- Sanitation standards
- Detail-oriented
- Time management
- Cost control
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Sous Chef
IPic Theaters
11.2023 - Current
Cook
Landmark Cafe
10.2022 - 08.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
Seattle Culinary Academy