Mark Padavan
Saint Charles
Summary
Dynamic Chef with extensive experience at Padavans NY, skilled in food safety and sanitation. Proven ability to enhance kitchen efficiency through meticulous organization and effective training of staff. Committed to delivering exceptional food quality and presentation while maintaining a strong focus on customer service and attention to detail.
Culinary professional with strong background in high-pressure kitchen environments. Expertise in menu development, ingredient sourcing, and maintaining high standards of food quality and presentation. Known for fostering collaboration, adapting to changing needs, and consistently achieving desired results. Skilled in team leadership, inventory management, and culinary innovation.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Padavans NY
10.2008 - 12.2024
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
Chef
Sun Water Grill
02.2004 - 11.2007
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
Chef
Westhampton Steak House
02.2001 - 06.2003
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
Education
Certificate of Technical Studies - Culinary Art
Le Cordon Bleu
Paris. France01-1987
Skills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Customer service
- Knife skills
- Cooking techniques
- Food presentation
- Meal preparation
- Attention to detail
- Kitchen management
- Food quality
Timeline
Chef
Padavans NY
10.2008 - 12.2024
Chef
Sun Water Grill
02.2004 - 11.2007
Chef
Westhampton Steak House
02.2001 - 06.2003
Certificate of Technical Studies - Culinary Art
Le Cordon Bleu
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