Trevor Freel
Sebring,FL
Summary
Experienced culinary professional skilled in high-volume restaurants and fine dining. Expertise includes lead line cooking, food preparation, baking, and team mentoring. Strong knife skills across multiple kitchen stations. ServSafe Manager certified, emphasizing quality, organization, and sanitation in fast-paced environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef/Lead Line Cook
The Copper Shaker
2024.09 - 2026.09
- Supported day-to-day kitchen operations in a high-volume restaurant environment.
- Led line preparation, station organization, menu execution, and production responsibilities.
- Assisted with commissary production, inventory control, and ingredient preparation.
- Mentored team members and helped maintain consistency during busy service periods.
- Prepared and executed menu items using sauté and other commercial kitchen techniques.
- Supported private functions and fine-dining service.
- Maintained food quality, presentation, sanitation, and kitchen cleanliness standards.
- Assisted with regular deep-cleaning and kitchen organization.
Line Cook II
Hotel Haya
2023.03 - 2024.09
- Prepared menu items efficiently in high-volume culinary environment to meet customer demand.
- Handled dessert preparation and sashimi preparation.
- Coordinated sauté and other kitchen stations to ensure quality and ticket accuracy.
- Executed ingredient preparation tasks including washing, chopping, dicing, portioning, and labeling to support smooth kitchen operations.
- Applied strong knife-handling and food-preparation skills.
- Maintained organized workstations and followed sanitation and food-safety standards.
Line Cook
Cody's Original Roadhouse
2022.06 - 2023.04
- Prepared and assembled menu items across multiple kitchen stations.
- Assisted in dessert preparation, seasoning, plating, and garnishing to enhance presentation and flavor.
- Ensured consistency and accuracy during meal preparation to meet quality standards.
- Organized and labeled ingredients while supporting inventory maintenance for efficient kitchen operations.
- Organized and labeled ingredients and assisted with inventory maintenance.
Line Cook
Beef 'O' Brady's
2022.02 - 2022.06
- Prepared ingredients and cooked menu items in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
- Managed multiple kitchen stations to ensure timely food preparation.
- Maintained inventory and replenished stations to ensure seamless service.
- Organized and rotated food products to optimize freshness and accessibility.
- Kept work areas clean and stocked to support efficient kitchen operations.
Cook / Culinary Apprentice
River Hills Country Club
2021.11 - 2022.02
- Completed hands-on culinary training, enhancing daily kitchen operations.
- Prepared, seasoned, dressed, and garnished appetizers and other menu items.
- Assisted with food preparation, baking, and ingredient organization to streamline kitchen workflow.
- Practiced knife skills during culinary training. and professional kitchen techniques.
- Developed knife skills and professional kitchen techniques.
- Completed hands-on culinary training while supporting daily kitchen operations.
Education
High School Diploma -
East Bay High School
Gibsonton, FLSkills
Line Cooking Sous Chef Support Team Leadership Kitchen Leadership High-Volume Service Baking & Dessert Preparation Sauté Grill Sashimi Preparation Knife Skills Food Preparation Commissary Production Inventory Management Menu Development Menu Assembly Plating & Garnishing Team Mentoring Quality Control Food Safety & Sanitation Private Functions & Fine Dining
Timeline
Sous Chef/Lead Line Cook
The Copper Shaker
2024.09 - 2026.09
Line Cook II
Hotel Haya
2023.03 - 2024.09
Line Cook
Cody's Original Roadhouse
2022.06 - 2023.04
Line Cook
Beef 'O' Brady's
2022.02 - 2022.06
Cook / Culinary Apprentice
River Hills Country Club
2021.11 - 2022.02
High School Diploma -
East Bay High School