Paul Leard
Longmont
Summary
Dedicated culinary professional with expertise in food safety and sanitation. Skilled in recipe development and menu planning, successfully minimizing waste through efficient inventory management. Committed to delivering high-quality meals that meet diverse dietary needs.
Culinary professional with deep commitment to delivering high-quality dining experiences. Expertise in crafting unique recipes and leading kitchen teams to consistent excellence. Known for adaptability and collaborative approach, ensuring smooth operations and customer satisfaction.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Drala Mountain Center
Red Feather Lakes, CO
02.2024 - 12.2025
- Prepared a variety of healthy, organic meals for guests and staff, ensuring quality and presentation standards.
- Managed food inventory, minimizing waste and ensuring freshness through effective stock rotation techniques.
- Collaborated with kitchen team to create seasonal menus that reflect local ingredients and dietary preferences.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in kitchen areas, adhering to health and safety regulations consistently.
- Implemented time-saving methods for meal preparation, improving overall service speed during peak hours.
- Implemented quality control measures, maintaining high standards of food preparation.
- Researched culinary trends to elevate menu diversity and appeal to diverse clientele.
- Ensured compliance with health regulations, minimizing risks and enhancing kitchen safety protocols.
- Maintained a safe and sanitary work environment, adhering to health department standards and regulations.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
Painter
Mandala Paints
Boulder, CO
06.2016 - 02.2024
- Executed high-quality paint applications on various surfaces, ensuring smooth finishes and consistent color matching.
- Maintained tools and equipment, demonstrating proper handling and adherence to safety protocols.
- Assisted in selecting appropriate paints and materials based on project specifications and client preferences.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects within deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns, and paint rollers.
- Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, and other materials.
- Painted indoor areas such as hallways, bathrooms, and lobbies.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, minimizing disruptions for clients during projects.
- Prepared surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, and repairing defects to ensure smooth results.
- Prepared trim, walls and ceilings for painting by cleaning, smoothing, and priming.
- Applied putty, wood filler, spackling, and caulks to prep uneven surfaces and fill in holes.
- Applied primer, paints, varnishes and lacquers to walls and surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods.
- Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders, and planks to reach work area surfaces and observed safety protocols to prevent falls.
- Consistently met safety regulations while working on-site at both residential and commercial properties.
- Protected surfaces from damage and spills by using drop cloths prior to and during painting.
- Safely operated lifts, scaffolding, and ladders to complete large-scale jobs efficiently.
- Managed inventory of supplies and ensured proper maintenance of painting equipment for optimal performance on each job site.
Education
No Degree -
USMC Cook School
Camp Johnson, NC03-1989
High School Diploma -
W.F. West High School
Chehalis, WA05-1987
Skills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Customer service
- Knife skills
- Cooking techniques
- Meal preparation
- Attention to detail
- Grilling techniques
- Ingredient knowledge
- Recipes and menu planning
- Allergen awareness
- Banquets and catering
- Recipe development
- Cost control
- Culinary expertise
- Vegetarian cooking
- Food spoilage prevention
- Complex Problem-solving
- Vegan cooking
- Signature dish creation
- Culinary creativity
- Special diets
Accomplishments
USMC Food Service Corse, Good Conduct medal, National Defense Service Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, South West Asia Service Medal (w/2 stars), Certificate of Commendation. N.B.C. company team, Weapons Custodian.
Timeline
Chef
Drala Mountain Center
02.2024 - 12.2025
Painter
Mandala Paints
06.2016 - 02.2024
No Degree -
USMC Cook School
High School Diploma -
W.F. West High School