Roshad Taylor
Norfolk,VA
Summary
Culinary specialist with 13 years of experience in food preparation, menu development, and staff training. Proven ability to manage kitchen operations efficiently while ensuring safety compliance and improving customer satisfaction. An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize skills across diverse settings. Seeking opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Culinary Specialist
USN
Norfolk, Virginia
11.2012 - 04.2026
- Led kitchen operations to ensure high-quality meal preparation and presentation.
- Trained and supervised kitchen staff in culinary techniques and safety protocols to improve service quality.
- Implemented food safety standards to comply with health regulations and guidelines.
- Developed seasonal menus to increase customer satisfaction and diversify offerings.
- Managed inventory and ordered supplies to ensure consistent availability of ingredients.
Longshoreman
Port of New Orleans
New Orleans, Louisiana
01.2005 - 04.2012
- Coordinated loading and unloading activities with shipping lines and truck drivers to ensure timely and efficient cargo handling.
- Operated forklifts to move cargo containers efficiently across the terminal.
- Communicated with ship personnel on arrival times, departure schedules, and special instructions for cargo handling to facilitate smooth operations.
- Secured cargo with lashing materials to prevent shifting during transport.
- Conducted safety checks on all machinery before use.
- Maintained accurate inventory records of goods stored at port facility to support logistics planning and cargo management.
Education
Warren Easton High School
New Orleans, LA05-2008
Skills
- Food preparation and menu development
- Kitchen management and safety compliance
- Staff training and customer service
- Cargo handling
- Inventory management
- Safety compliance
- Forklift operation
- Time management
- Multitasking capacity
- Equipment operation
Certification
- secret security clearance
Timeline
Culinary Specialist
USN
11.2012 - 04.2026
Longshoreman
Port of New Orleans
01.2005 - 04.2012
Warren Easton High School