Oliver Hull
Reno,NV
Summary
Professional culinary expert prepared for this role. Proven ability to adapt to changing kitchen environments and maintain high standards. Strong focus on team collaboration, achieving results, and delivering exceptional dishes. Skilled in various cooking techniques, menu development, and kitchen operations. Reliable in high-pressure situations and effective in ensuring smooth kitchen workflow.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef Tournant
Caesars Entertainment
11.2025 - Current
- Coordinated banquet and à la carte production to support timely meal delivery.
- Trained line cooks on recipes, plating, and station organization.
- Monitored food quality, portion control, and presentation across assigned shifts.
- Supervised rotating kitchen stations, maintaining consistent execution and service standards.
Chef/cook
Pignic Pub
03.2020 - 07.2024
- Directed kitchen prep and service flow, maintaining consistent quality during peak pub hours.
- Prepared grilled, fried, and pub-style menu items following recipes and portion standards.
- Monitored food safety and sanitation practices to keep prep areas compliant and organized.
- Coordinated ticket timing with front-of-house staff to support accurate, efficient order delivery.
Production Associate
TESLA
01.2018 - 02.2020
- Led production line workflows, maintaining safety, quality, and throughput standards.
- Performed assembly tasks using standard work instructions and torque specifications.
- Inspected finished components for defects, rework needs, and specification compliance.
Production Technician
Micrometal
01.2017 - 12.2018
- Operated turret machine efficiently in a manufacturing environment.
- Coordinated material movement to support uninterrupted station productivity and line balance.
- Trained new team members on equipment operation, quality checks, and safety procedures.
CNC Operator
JOYSTICK
01.2012 - 12.2017
- Operated CNC machines in a manufacturing environment. general warehouse management. Manufactured towers with precision to meet quality standards.
- Set up CNC machines, loaded materials, and verified program parameters before production runs.
- Monitored machining operations to maintain dimensional accuracy and consistent part quality.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to guide tooling, offsets, and setup adjustments.
Slot Attendant
Silver Legacy
01.2012 - 12.2014
- Monitored slot floor for machine malfunctions, unusual activity, and guest assistance needs.
- Assisted guests with ticket redemption, machine instructions, and gameplay questions.
- Verified jackpot payouts and processed hand pays accurately per casino procedures.
Education
Associate in Science (AS) - Advanced Manufacturing
Truckee Meadows Community College
Reno, NV06.2021
Skills
- Menu development
- Recipe creation
- Menu design
- Production scheduling
- Quality assurance
- Food safety
- Knife skills
- Multitasking efficiency
- Point of sale systems
- Computer skills
- Culinary equipment management
Accomplishments
- Developed tasting menus for new pub (Pignic) business.
- Increased productivity by revamping workflow and restructuring line.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of 8 staff members.
Timeline
Chef Tournant
Caesars Entertainment
11.2025 - Current
Chef/cook
Pignic Pub
03.2020 - 07.2024
Production Associate
TESLA
01.2018 - 02.2020
Production Technician
Micrometal
01.2017 - 12.2018
CNC Operator
JOYSTICK
01.2012 - 12.2017
Slot Attendant
Silver Legacy
01.2012 - 12.2014
Associate in Science (AS) - Advanced Manufacturing
Truckee Meadows Community College
Personal Information
Availability: Willing to relocate: Anywhere