Noah Piquion
Apopka
Summary
Passionate Cook with a focus on culinary creativity and presentation. Experienced in fast-paced environments, thriving under pressure while maintaining high standards. Committed to collaboration and effective communication. Aspiring to establish a personal restaurant or food truck, leveraging skills to deliver exceptional dining experiences.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Head Cook
TBG bbq
Ocoee
05.2025 - Current
- Created and refined high-quality recipes to uphold menu consistency and enhance guest satisfaction.
- Supervised kitchen staff, coordinating daily food preparation schedules to ensure timely service.
- Ensured adherence to health and safety regulations in food handling to maintain a safe kitchen environment.
Lead Security Guard
THE BEACHAM
Orlando
09.2022 - 01.2025
Manager
IHOP
Apopka
07.2020 - 05.2023
Cook II
Bosphrous Turkish Cusine
Winter Park
08.2018 - 05.2020
- Prepared traditional Turkish dishes using authentic recipes and techniques.
- Operated grill station and mastered sauté, oven, and expo techniques to enhance food preparation quality.
- Managed kitchen inventory and ensured freshness of ingredients daily.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain efficient kitchen operations.
Sauté Cook/Grill Cook
The Backroom Steakhouse
Apopka
02.2017 - 01.2018
- Cooked protein to ensure optimal temperature for quality and safety
- Conducted prep and expedited service by efficiently pushing hot food out window
- Prepared food and efficiently pushed hot meals out the window.
- Sautéed vegetables and prepared desserts during service
- Fileted fish and prepared various meats for cooking
- Conducted inventory checks on delivery truck contents
Cook
Little New Orleans Kitchen Bar And Restaurant
11.2016 - 12.2016
- Fried assorted seafood dishes in high-volume kitchen, ensuring timely service during peak hours.
- Boiled crawfish, crab, shrimp, and lobster for customer events, enhancing dining experience.
- Shucked oysters for fresh seafood platters, maintaining quality and presentation standards.
Sauté Cook/Grill Cook
Millers Ale House Orlando
Orlando
06.2016 - 11.2016
- Prepared ingredients promptly for high-volume service demands
- Operated in busiest ale house in Florida, ensuring efficient service
- Focused on creative plate presentation, enhancing visual appeal of dishes
- Cleaned gaskets and walk-in freezer to maintain hygiene standards
Line Production Cook/ Second Cook
BreadBox Universal CityWalk
Universal CityWalk
03.2015 - 07.2016
- Cooked protein on Flat Top to customer's preferred temperature, ensuring satisfaction.
- Assembled plates under pressure, maintaining presentation standards.
- Maintained plating standards to enhance overall dining experience.
- Maintained plating standards to enhance customer experience.
- Managed costs effectively to maintain budget compliance.
Quick Order Cook
BreadBox Universal CityWalk
Universal CityWalk
08.2015 - 04.2016
- Ensured timely order completion within 7 minutes through efficient workflow management
- Operated sauté and grill stations during meal service
- Supported team members by providing assistance at various stations during peak hours
- Thawed food items according to safety guidelines to prepare for cooking
- Maintained cleanliness and safety standards at all stations to promote a hygienic work environment
Prep/Line Cook
Chuck's Wagon Home Cooking
09.2011 - 01.2015
- Prepared omelettes, burgers, and steaks to meet customer specifications.
- Assisted in thawing inventory items to prepare for service
- Worked as a dishwasher, ensuring cleanliness of kitchenware
- Managed inventory and performed product thawing for service preparation.
- Assisted team by providing support across stations during peak hours.
Education
certificate - Food safety
OCPS Orlando Tech
Orlando, FL 12.2014 - 04.2016
Skills
- Advanced Culinary Techniques
- Kitchen management
- Menu Planning
- POS Experience
- POINT OF SALE
- POS
- Multi-station capability
- Fast-paced environment
- Sense of urgency
Timeline
Head Cook
TBG bbq
05.2025 - Current
Lead Security Guard
THE BEACHAM
09.2022 - 01.2025
Manager
IHOP
07.2020 - 05.2023
Cook II
Bosphrous Turkish Cusine
08.2018 - 05.2020
Sauté Cook/Grill Cook
The Backroom Steakhouse
02.2017 - 01.2018
Cook
Little New Orleans Kitchen Bar And Restaurant
11.2016 - 12.2016
Sauté Cook/Grill Cook
Millers Ale House Orlando
06.2016 - 11.2016
Quick Order Cook
BreadBox Universal CityWalk
08.2015 - 04.2016
Line Production Cook/ Second Cook
BreadBox Universal CityWalk
03.2015 - 07.2016
certificate - Food safety
OCPS Orlando Tech
12.2014 - 04.2016
Prep/Line Cook
Chuck's Wagon Home Cooking
09.2011 - 01.2015