Quincey Boykin
Orlando
Summary
Culinary professional with a strong background in supervising kitchen operations. Proven ability to enhance food quality and maintain safety standards. Consistently fosters team collaboration and adapts to changing needs effectively.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook 1
Loews Portofino Bay Hotel/ Mama Della's
Orlando
08.2016 - Current
- Oversee the kitchen operation in the absence of the head chef.
- Utilized the Adaco system to efficiently manage outlet and purchase order placements.
- Follow and reinforce policies and procedures regarding proper handling, sanitation, and dispensing of food and beverage products.
- Supported kitchen staff in food preparation for service operations.
- Collaborated with the head chef in designing daily specials and innovative recipes.
- Managed guest inquiries regarding food allergens and cross-contact issues.
- Participated in comprehensive STAR trainer's classes, contributing to professional development, and training excellence.
- Facilitated training for new hires on proper knife handling, OSHA regulations, and hotel restaurant policies.
Cook 1
Disney
Lake Buena Vista
01.2014 - 08.2016
- Delivered exceptional culinary experiences by preparing and presenting high-quality dishes to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Managed catering operations for large-scale formal affairs, ensuring seamless service for up to 2,000 guests.
- Responsible for daily inspections and audits of work areas, including temperature logs, cleaning schedules, and image standards.
- Oversaw the implementation, monitoring, and maintenance of in-house kitchen and catering policies.
- Undertaking any other additional duties, as directed by the head chef.
Shift Supervisor
Taco Bell
Orlando
2013 - 2015
- Oversaw restaurant opening and closing procedures while ensuring thorough cleaning and sanitization of all areas, including guest restrooms.
- Supported onboarding processes for new employees to achieve organizational goals.
- Creating and enforcing kitchen SOPs.
- Addressed customer inquiries and complaints to enhance satisfaction, and foster positive relationships.
- Manage staff performance during work hours to ensure a smooth daily.
- Recognize and respond to change with innovative problem-solving.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Le Cordon Blue
Orlando, FL06-2013
Skills
- Menu and recipe development
- Multitasking and organization
- Team management
- Time management
- Knife handling
- Customer service
- Ms Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Affiliations
Organized community events, enhancing engagement and participation among diverse groups
Coordinated volunteer schedules, ensuring optimal staffing for various initiatives
Trained new volunteers on procedures and best practices, fostering a collaborative environment
Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning
Coordinated volunteer schedules, ensuring optimal staffing for various initiatives
Trained new volunteers on procedures and best practices, fostering a collaborative environment
Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning
Timeline
Cook 1
Loews Portofino Bay Hotel/ Mama Della's
08.2016 - Current
Cook 1
Disney
01.2014 - 08.2016
Shift Supervisor
Taco Bell
2013 - 2015
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Le Cordon Blue