Matthew Shaw
Sheridan,OR
Summary
Culinary professional with extensive experience at SAGE Dining Services, excelling in food presentation and sanitation standards. Ability to mentor junior cooks, enhancing team performance and reducing food waste. Ensures high-quality meal preparation and guest satisfaction. Dedicated to bringing good food to the Delphian School community.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Dinner & W/E Cook
Delphian School
2002 - 2017
- Trained and mentored junior cooks on food preparation techniques and best practices.
- Streamlined kitchen workflows to improve efficiency and reduce food waste.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Contributed to positive guest experiences by accommodating special dietary needs and requests.
- Supported kitchen staff training and development, leading to increased productivity and efficiency.
Teacher's Assistant
Delphian School
1997 - 2002
- Facilitated effective learning experiences for students by utilizing a variety of instructional techniques.
- Assisted students in achieving academic success through individualized instruction and personalized support strategies.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Helped with grading assignments and tests.
Dinner Cook
SAGE Dining Services
2017 - Current
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure efficient meal preparation and adherence to safety standards.
- Mentored junior cooks on culinary techniques, fostering growth within the team for continuous improvement in overall skill level and performance.
- Maintained high food quality with consistent preparation, seasoning, and presentation of dishes.
- Worked to reduce food waste by maintaining an understanding of food quantities required by guests.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Conducted quality control checks on food presentation and taste before serving.
Education
GED -
Real School (Sonoma Valley Academy)
Corte Madera, CA01-1993
Skills
- Sanitation standards
- Food presentation
- Sauce preparation
- Attention to safe food handling procedures
- Sanitation practices
Timeline
GED -
Real School (Sonoma Valley Academy)
Dinner & W/E Cook
Delphian School
2002 - 2017
Teacher's Assistant
Delphian School
1997 - 2002
Dinner Cook
SAGE Dining Services
2017 - Current