Shawn Woodward
Medina ,NY
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Alabama Hotel, excelling in menu design and kitchen operations. Proven ability to enhance guest satisfaction through innovative food presentation and effective team collaboration. Skilled in food safety oversight and inventory management, ensuring compliance with health regulations while fostering a positive work environment.
Diligent Cook possessing excellent cooking skills and strong knowledge of food safety. Proficient in maintaining well-stocked, organized, and clean kitchen areas to maximize productivity. Dedicated team player with punctual nature and open communication style dedicated to working hard.
Attentive Job Title with wide-ranging culinary experience in various settings. Produces quality meals while adhering to safety and sanitation guidelines. Possesses excellent organization and time management skills for smooth kitchen operation.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
NYSDOCS
09.2025 - Current
- Prepared diverse menu items following standardized recipes and safety protocols.
- Operated kitchen equipment efficiently to maintain food quality and consistency.
- Assisted in inventory management, ensuring adequate stock levels of ingredients.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline food preparation processes.
- Monitored cooking temperatures to ensure compliance with health regulations.
- Trained new staff on kitchen procedures and safety practices effectively.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
2nd Executive Chief
Alabama Hotel
05.2023 - 09.2024
- Designed and executed innovative menus to enhance guest satisfaction and dining experience.
- Managed kitchen operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Trained and mentored kitchen staff to improve efficiency and culinary skills.
- Oversaw inventory management, reducing waste through effective food cost control measures.
- Collaborated with suppliers to source high-quality ingredients for menu offerings.
- Implemented standardized cooking procedures to maintain consistency across all dishes.
- Coordinated special events and catering services, tailoring offerings to client specifications.
- Maintained a safe and sanitary work environment, adhering to health department standards and regulations.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Delivered excellent food quality and maximized customer satisfaction by preparing meals according to customer requests.
- Conducted regular evaluations of kitchen equipment and appliances, ensuring proper maintenance and timely replacement to maintain optimal operational efficiency.
- Created visually appealing plate presentations, enhancing the overall dining experience for patrons.
- Managed kitchen staff for efficient food production, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality dishes.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless dining experiences for guests.
Operations and Food Safety Manager
Porter Farms
09.2016 - 09.2024
- Developed and implemented food safety protocols to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Performed routine audits of facilities to identify potential food safety hazards and suggest corrective measures.
- Trained staff on best practices for food handling, sanitation procedures, and regulatory compliance.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance food safety initiatives across all operational areas.
- Increased employee awareness on food safety practices by conducting regular training sessions and workshops.
- Created safe and healthy work environment throughout plant, adhered to safety policies and procedures and drove safe work behaviors in leadership and front line staff.
- Mandated compliance to regulatory, customer and corporate standards and led and participated in food safety audits.
- Ensured proper documentation of all activities related to food safety management systems, facilitating smooth audits from external regulatory bodies as needed.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on food safety regulations and best practices, ensuring continuous compliance within the organization.
- Trained staff on best practices for hygiene, sanitation, and food handling procedures.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve processes and enhance product quality.
- Established monitoring systems for critical control points in food production processes.
- Reduced foodborne illness incidents through thorough investigation of consumer complaints and prompt corrective actions.
- Provided guidance on improved quality control measures to increase customer satisfaction.
Mixer
Associated Brands Industries
10.2005 - 01.2016
- Operated mixer equipment to ensure consistent product quality.
- Monitored ingredient measurements for accuracy and adherence to specifications.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline production processes.
- Conducted routine maintenance on mixers to minimize downtime.
- Oversaw inventory levels of raw materials for uninterrupted production flow.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards and best practices in mixing operations.
- Kept a clean and organized workspace, minimizing potential hazards and promoting a safe working environment.
- Completed required paperwork accurately, ensuring proper documentation of work activities and batch information for future reference or audits.
- Ensured safety compliance, adhering to company guidelines and industry regulations during mixing operations.
- Maintained Number% mixing accuracy by closely weighing materials and ingredients.
- Supported quality control efforts by carefully documenting batch information for traceability purposes.
- Kept detailed records of equipment problems and reported irregularities to supervisor.
- Reduced cross-contamination risks by diligently following sanitation protocols when cleaning mixing equipment.
- Checked newly mixed products for safety, accuracy and regulatory adherence.
Short Order Cook
Rudys
06.1998 - 04.2003
- Prepared diverse menu items efficiently in high-volume kitchen environment.
- Operated grills, fryers, and ovens to maintain consistent food quality.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline food preparation processes.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations during meal prep.
- Trained new staff on kitchen procedures and equipment usage effectively.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace for operational efficiency.
- Kept kitchen up to code for health and safety inspections.
- Maintained a clean and organized kitchen, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Demonstrated flexibility in handling multiple orders simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail for each dish prepared.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Prepared food items according to recipe to drive quality and consistency.
- Ensured optimal food quality by regularly inspecting ingredients for freshness and taste before use.
Education
HVAC - Hvac
R. S . I OF PHOENIX
Phoenix, AZ06-2005
High School Diploma -
MEDINA HIGH SCHOOL
Medina, NY06-1996
Skills
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Food preparation
- Multitasking and organization
- Kitchen organization
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Frying
- Cooking techniques
- Sanitation
- Supply restocking
- Surface cleaning
- Hospitality and service industry background
- Food presentation
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Sanitation practices
- Grilling
- Contamination prevention
- Food waste reduction
- Performance improvement
- Food plating and presentation
- Portion control
- Food plating
- Food handler certification
- Order verification
- Ingredients measuring
- Plating and presentation
- Allergen awareness
- New hire training
- Food spoilage prevention
- Event catering
- Recipes and menu planning
- Ingredient selection
- Order delivery practices
- Menu planning
- Recipe development
- Operations management
- Ingredient inspection
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Labor management
- Health and safety compliance
- Food storage
- Staff training
- Inventory management
- Stock management
- Temperature control
- Cost control
- Special diets
- Health code adherence
- Quality assurance and control
- Positive and professional
- Kitchen sanitation management
- Cutting and slicing techniques
- Focused and disciplined
- High volume production capability
- Sauteing
- Strong butchery skills
- Food safety oversight
- Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
Cook
NYSDOCS
09.2025 - Current
2nd Executive Chief
Alabama Hotel
05.2023 - 09.2024
Operations and Food Safety Manager
Porter Farms
09.2016 - 09.2024
Mixer
Associated Brands Industries
10.2005 - 01.2016
Short Order Cook
Rudys
06.1998 - 04.2003
HVAC - Hvac
R. S . I OF PHOENIX
High School Diploma -
MEDINA HIGH SCHOOL