Preston Southard
Davenport,FL
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at The Grille Solivita, excelling in food preparation and customer service. Proven leadership in optimizing kitchen operations and maintaining high food safety standards. Adept at fostering teamwork and enhancing productivity, while delivering exceptional dining experiences through meticulous organization and effective communication.
Overview
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Certification
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook II
The Grille Solivita
Cook II
Breezes Golf & Beach Resort
Barista
Starbucks
Call Center Manager
Teleperformance
Cheese Specialist
Dillons Grocery Store
Cook II
Orlando Pizza Express
- Prepared and cooked diverse menu items to meet customer preferences.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace to ensure food safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline meal preparation processes.
- Assisted in inventory management, ensuring timely replenishment of ingredients and supplies.
Guest Services
RaceTrac
Altamonte Springs, FL
04.2025 - Current
- Cook, customer service, register experience
Cook II
Bubbalous Bodacious BBQ
Altamonte Springs, FL
2024 - 2025
Ship Dock
Amazon
Auburndale, FL
2022 - 2023
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Operations Manager
Sunhouse Farms
Garberville, CA
2013 - 2020
- Managed daily operations to optimize production efficiency and workflow.
- Developed and implemented process improvements to enhance productivity across teams.
- Trained staff on safety protocols and operational procedures to ensure compliance.
- Analyzed operational data to identify trends and drive informed decision-making.
Education
Associate of Science - Culinary Arts
Le Cordon Bleu University
Orlando, FLGeneral Studies/ Nursing
Valencia College
Orlando, FLSkills
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Management/ leadership skills
Certification
College level servsafe. Food safety and sanitation course
Timeline
Guest Services
RaceTrac
04.2025 - Current
Cook II
The Grille Solivita
Cook II
Breezes Golf & Beach Resort
Barista
Starbucks
Call Center Manager
Teleperformance
Cheese Specialist
Dillons Grocery Store
Cook II
Orlando Pizza Express
Cook II
Bubbalous Bodacious BBQ
2024 - 2025
Ship Dock
Amazon
2022 - 2023
Operations Manager
Sunhouse Farms
2013 - 2020
Associate of Science - Culinary Arts
Le Cordon Bleu University
General Studies/ Nursing
Valencia College