Luke Nelson
Summary
Executive Chef with over ten years of experience teaching and managing kitchen and steward staff, ordering and controlling inventory, monitoring labor and food costs and menu planning and execution.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Chef
New Seasons Market
Lake Oswego, Oregon
04.2024 - 12.2024
- Managed kitchen operations, ensuring cleanliness and food safety compliance.
- Trained and mentored kitchen staff on cooking techniques and food handling practices.
- Monitored inventory levels and ordered supplies to maintain stock availability.
- Engaged with customers to understand preferences and provide exceptional service.
Executive Chef
Punch Bowl Social Portland
Portland, OR
07.2022 - 12.2023
- Monitored quality, presentation and quantities of plated food across line.
- Focused on customer satisfaction, creating delicious cuisine to impress diners.
- Executed corporate rollouts on new menu items and brand changes.
- Oversaw back of the house and front of the house staff on food safety and management.
Executive Chef
Holiday Inn Portland Columbia Riverfront
Portland, OR
04.2015 - 01.2022
- Created new menu items, managed food expenses and supervised quality to ensure adherence to standards.
- Coordinated and executed menu planning, recipe development and daily restaurant operations.
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
- Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
Education
Associate of Arts - Philosophy
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ05.2006
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ05.2006
Skills
- Kitchen Staff Management
- Budgeting and Cost Control
- Order Management
- Staff Training
- Sanitation Guidelines
- BOH Operations
- Vendor Relations
- Team Leadership
Timeline
Store Chef
New Seasons Market
04.2024 - 12.2024
Executive Chef
Punch Bowl Social Portland
07.2022 - 12.2023
Executive Chef
Holiday Inn Portland Columbia Riverfront
04.2015 - 01.2022
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Pima Community College
Associate of Arts - Philosophy
Pima Community College