Travis Sheppard
Conowingo,MD
Summary
Dynamic cook with a proven track record at The Promenade Grille, excelling in high-volume food preparation and innovative menu development. Renowned for exceptional food presentation and strong multitasking abilities, I enhanced customer satisfaction through creative dishes and efficient kitchen operations, while maintaining rigorous sanitation standards and fostering a collaborative team environment.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
The Promenade Grille
Havre De Grace, MD
06.2022 - Current
- Prepared and cooked menu items following standardized recipes and quality standards
- Operated kitchen equipment safely, ensuring cleanliness and proper maintenance
- Assisted in inventory management, tracking stock levels and ordering supplies as needed
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely meal service during peak hours
- Implemented food safety protocols, maintaining hygiene standards throughout kitchen operations
- Monitored food presentation and portion control to maintain quality standards
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- 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.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
Combat Engineer
United States Marine Corps
Camp Lejeune, NC
10.2011 - 10.2019
- Led team in constructing and breaching obstacles to enhance operational mobility.
- Developed and implemented explosive demolition techniques for tactical operations.
- Oversaw maintenance of engineering equipment, ensuring optimal performance during missions.
- Conducted site assessments to identify potential hazards and propose mitigation strategies.
- Trained junior engineers on safety protocols and technical procedures for field operations.
- Collaborated with infantry units to integrate engineering support into combat plans effectively.
- Evaluated engineering project outcomes, facilitating continuous improvement in mission execution.
- Directed logistics for deploying heavy construction equipment in diverse environments efficiently.
- Placed explosives and performed mine-sweeping activities on land.
- Increased unit proficiency by leading rigorous training exercises in demolitions, mine warfare, and obstacle construction.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Quality Control Management
Spartan College of Aeronautics And Technology
Tulsa, OK06.2016
High School Diploma -
Havre De Grace High School
Havre De Grace, MD06.2010
Skills
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Food preparation
- Multitasking and organization
- Kitchen organization
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Frying
- Sanitation
- Supply restocking
- Surface cleaning
- Hospitality and service industry background
- Food presentation
- Sanitation practices
- Grilling
- Contamination prevention
- Food plating
- Order verification
- Grilling expertise
- Beautiful presentation of food
- Sauce making
- Ingredients measuring
- Plating and presentation
- Effective planner
- Food spoilage prevention
- Event catering
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- High volume production capability
- Kitchen sanitation management
- Dish preparation
Timeline
Cook
The Promenade Grille
06.2022 - Current
Combat Engineer
United States Marine Corps
10.2011 - 10.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Quality Control Management
Spartan College of Aeronautics And Technology
High School Diploma -
Havre De Grace High School