Paul Levy
Coral Springs
Summary
Innovative culinary professional known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possess specialized skills in menu development, inventory management, and food safety compliance. Excel at team leadership, communication, and creative problem-solving, ensuring seamless kitchen operations and exceptional dining experiences. Passionate, spirited and classically trained culinary professional, skilled in building relationships and developing high-performing teams. Leader in delivery of excellent customer service. Equipped to apply restaurant operational experience to grow world-class organizations. Dedicated to food safety, customer service best practices and quality food service.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Sous Chef
Florida Panthers Hockey Club
Sunrise
10.2017 - 03.2025
- Established and maintained regular maintenance schedule, keeping kitchen tools and equipment in operable condition.
- Helped management stay on top of supply needs by sharing information about low or spoiled inventory.
- Coordinated ordering, receiving, storage, and distribution of food items.
- Assisted in menu development and recipe testing.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
Lead Kitchen Supervisor
Brus Room
Coral Springs
03.2016 - 10.2017
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
Kitchen Lead
McDivots
Margate
11.2015 - 03.2016
- Oversaw meal preparation and monitored food handling to encourage safety.
- Maximized team performance by training new employees on proper food handling and restaurant protocols.
- Stored food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.
- Utilized various preparation and cooking methods to create menu items in accordance with recipes.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
Overnight Stocker and Receiver
Sam's Club
Coral Springs
07.2014 - 11.2015
- Logged inbound and outbound discrepancies for wrong products, incorrect quantities and damages.
- Checked in merchandise, compared identifying information against receiving documents for accuracy.
- Coached new staff preparing outgoing and receiving incoming shipments.
- Unloaded trucks, moved incoming freight to storage areas, unpackaged products from containers.
Stable Stock Reciever
Walmart Distribution Center
Brooksville
09.2003 - 07.2014
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Examined shipment contents and compare with manifests, invoices or orders to verify accuracy.
Sergeant
US Army
Schofield Barracks
05.2005 - 12.2013
- Coordinated soldier combat training and handled logistics and administrative tasks.
- Participated in tactical maneuvers during combat situations by providing accurate fire support.
- Provided Army personnel with critical information regarding enemy forces, potential battle areas and combat operations support.
- Executed fast and effective decision-making under combat to facilitate team cohesion.
- Deployed as part of a joint task force in support of combat operations.
- Monitored ammunition expenditure rates during combat operations.
- Conducted pre-combat inspections to ensure soldiers were fully prepared for deployment.
- Managed operations of military personnel committed to quality maintenance of combat and weapons systems.
Overnight Stocker
Sam's Club
Coral Springs
08.2002 - 09.2003
- Built displays for special promotions, sales events and seasonal items as directed by supervisor.
- Used proper case cutting techniques to cut and sort stock loads.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area by sweeping, dusting and disposing of trash.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise to ensure availability of products for customers.
Pizza Maker
Dominos's Pizza
Coral Springs
01.2002 - 08.2002
- Operated the pizza oven, ensuring pizzas were cooked to order.
- Inspected workstations for cleanliness before beginning shift.
- Followed established recipes when creating specialty pizzas requested by customers.
- Unloaded delivery trucks to place food items and ingredients in designated space in restaurant.
Cold Side Cook
McDivots At the Carolina Country Club
Margate
06.1999 - 09.2001
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
- Memorized new menu items and ingredients quickly to help customers select items meeting needs and preferences.
- Identified opportunities to increase revenue, decrease kitchen expenses and maximize departmental productivity without compromising guest satisfaction.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
Cashier and Cook
McDonald's
Coral Springs
03.1998 - 04.1999
- Conducted price checks for special orders or discounts as requested by customers.
- Delivered high level of customer service to patrons using active listening and engagement skills.
- Collected payments and provided accurate change.
Education
Associate of Science - Patisserie And Baking
Le Cordon Bleu
Miramar, FL06-2017
Associate of Science - Culinary Arts
Le Cordon Bleu
Miramar, FL03-2016
High School Diploma -
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School
Parkland,FL06-2000
Associate of Science - Network Technology
Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FLSkills
- Food safety
- Menu development
- Inventory management
- Recipe testing
- Equipment maintenance
- Team leadership
- System installation
- Software installation
- Technical support
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
Timeline
Team Sous Chef
Florida Panthers Hockey Club
10.2017 - 03.2025
Lead Kitchen Supervisor
Brus Room
03.2016 - 10.2017
Kitchen Lead
McDivots
11.2015 - 03.2016
Overnight Stocker and Receiver
Sam's Club
07.2014 - 11.2015
Sergeant
US Army
05.2005 - 12.2013
Stable Stock Reciever
Walmart Distribution Center
09.2003 - 07.2014
Overnight Stocker
Sam's Club
08.2002 - 09.2003
Pizza Maker
Dominos's Pizza
01.2002 - 08.2002
Cold Side Cook
McDivots At the Carolina Country Club
06.1999 - 09.2001
Cashier and Cook
McDonald's
03.1998 - 04.1999
Associate of Science - Patisserie And Baking
Le Cordon Bleu
Associate of Science - Culinary Arts
Le Cordon Bleu
High School Diploma -
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School
Associate of Science - Network Technology
Broward College
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