Todd Waldeland
Albert Lea,MN
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Mercy One Hospital, excelling in food safety and sanitation. Proven ability to enhance customer satisfaction through meticulous recipe execution and effective kitchen management. Recognized for attention to detail and strong teamwork, ensuring high-quality food service and compliance with health standards.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Mercy One Hospital
Mason City, Iowa
04.2022 - 11.2025
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced kitchen environment and supported teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction.
- Followed food safety standards at MercyOne Hospital and maintained cooking and sanitation routines.
- Operated grills, fryers, and broilers to prepare menu items according to quality guidelines.
- Ran ovens, fryers, and mixers safely to help prevent kitchen accidents and equipment issues.
Cook
Hy-Vee East
Mason City, Iowa
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced kitchen environment while working with teammates to support high customer satisfaction.
- Followed established procedures and food safety requirements for safe handling, storage, and service.
- Used standardized recipes and instructions to prepare food items accurately.
- Monitored stock levels of food items and placed restock orders as needed.
- Checked temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas to support food quality and safety.
Senior Coordinator - Roosevelt
Minneapolis Public Schools
07.2015 - 07.2021
- Supported daily food service operations for dining service team.
- Monitored food safety, sanitation, and health code compliance.
- Assisted with kitchen staff schedules, training, and task assignments.
- Ordered supplies and tracked inventory for food service operations.
- Followed portion control, storage procedures, and quality standards.
- Reviewed daily task lists with employees and assigned work for completion.
- Reduced waste and used leftovers in cost-saving efforts.
- Coordinated maintenance and repair needs for food service equipment.
- Watched employee performance and shared feedback for improvement.
Education
AD - Culinary Arts
Hennepin Technical College
Brooklyn Park, MN01.1998
Skills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Recipe execution and cooking techniques
- Kitchen equipment proficiency
- Temperature control and inventory management
- Attention to detail
- Professionalism in service
- Food handler certification
- Knife skills
Hobbies and Interests
- Golf
- Football
- Fishing
- Summer
- Gardening
- Music
- Travel
Visions
To create the highest quality food experience for the customer and teach them not only the benefits of a healthy diet but the beauty of food itself.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Cook
Mercy One Hospital
04.2022 - 11.2025
Cook
Hy-Vee East
08.2021 - 04.2022
Senior Coordinator - Roosevelt
Minneapolis Public Schools
07.2015 - 07.2021
AD - Culinary Arts
Hennepin Technical College