Samuel Davis III
San Bernardino,CA
Summary
Motivated professional with several years of experience preparing delicious meals for customers. Polished in following proper food handling methods and maintaining correct temperature of food products. Creative and artistic professional committed to strengthening kitchen team with better collaboration, recipes and cooking techniques.I also maintain and run my own catering business since 2018
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook/Prep Cook
KFC
San Bernardino, California
02.2016 - 01.2025
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
- Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
- Provided guidance to junior cooks regarding food preparation methods and techniques.
- Managed portion control using correct utensils during preparation and plating.
- Adhered to regulatory standards regarding safe and sanitary food prep.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients.
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
Line Cook
Stagecoach Country Roadhouse
Riverside , CA
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Garnished and arranged dishes into creative presentations.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces and salads.
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Adhered to regulatory standards regarding safe and sanitary food prep.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
- Trained new kitchen staff in food safety regulations and proper cooking techniques.
- Used proper cleaning supplies and methods to disinfect counters where raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs had been prepared.
- Washed, peeled and cut fruits and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
- Cut or sliced meat, poultry and seafood to prepare for cooking.
Escape Brewery
Line cook
Redlands, California
06.2023 - 01.2024
- Supervised food production processes ensuring high quality standards were met throughout each stage of preparation.
- Oversaw daily operations of the kitchen including meal preparation, cooking methods, portion sizes and plate presentation.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Assisted in developing menus according to seasonal availability of ingredients as well as customer preferences.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Reviewed recipes to determine exact measurements and ingredients to create dishes.
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Adhered to regulatory standards regarding safe and sanitary food prep.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Memorized new menu items and ingredients quickly to help customers select items meeting needs and preferences.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Assisted in prep work such as washing vegetables or butchering meat when needed.
- Sanitized kitchen counters and preparation areas to prevent foodborne illness and cross-contamination.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pacific High School
Highland, CA06-2003
Skills
- Ingredients measuring
- Surface cleaning
- Recipe-based cooking
- Recipe modification
- Food handling
- Frying
- Contamination prevention
- Food presentation
- Order prioritization
- Sanitation
- Dish preparation
- Cooking
- Grilling
- Food safety oversight
- Sauteing
- Cutting and slicing techniques
- Stock management
- Event catering
- Focused and disciplined
- Multitasking and organization
- Problem-solving
- Ingredient knowledge
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Fine dining
- High volume production capability
- Team collaboration
- Cleaning and organization
- Supply restocking
- Recipe development
- Sauce making
- Customer service
- Cooking techniques
Timeline
Line Cook
Stagecoach Country Roadhouse
08.2024 - 12.2024
Escape Brewery
Line cook
06.2023 - 01.2024
Cook/Prep Cook
KFC
02.2016 - 01.2025
High School Diploma -
Pacific High School