Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Hobbies and Interests
References
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
Timeline
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Vaughn Ungard

Richland,WA

Summary

Dynamic, award-winning culinary professional with extensive experience in inventory management and food safety. Proven track record of enhancing kitchen efficiency and reducing waste while building strong vendor relationships. Skilled in staff training and development, ensuring high-quality service and compliance with dietary requirements. Committed to tackling new challenges and driving operational excellence with across-the-board consistency.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cook 2

D.C.Y.F
Richland, Washington
07.2024 - Current
  • Complete Production Records Daily
  • Maintaining Accurate Meal Counts.
  • Wrapped, dated, and labeled food items to ensure safety and freshness in storage.
  • Followed procedures for safe food handling, storage, and service to maintain quality.
  • Prepared meals using standardized recipes and instructions for consistency.
  • Enforced sanitation practices to prevent food spoilage or contamination.
  • Organized storage areas for efficient use of space.
  • Managed portion control by utilizing correct utensils during preparation and plating.
  • Monitored stock levels and ordered additional food items as needed.
  • Sanitized workstation post-shift to reduce risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
  • Working with residents and staff in cooking education and kitchen safety.

Sous Chef

Moonshot Brewery
Richland, WA
06.2023 - 06.2024
  • Implemented strategies to reduce waste and increase efficiency throughout the kitchen.
  • Enforced portion control guidelines to minimize costs associated with overproduction.
  • Maintained inventory levels and ordered supplies to fulfill kitchen requirements.
  • Directed daily kitchen operations, ensuring adherence to sanitation, safety practices, and personnel management.
  • Adjusted recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies.
  • Enforced portion control guidelines to reduce costs related to overproduction.
  • Built and managed relationships with local vendors for fresh, quality ingredients at competitive prices.
  • Conducted performance reviews with line cooks, providing constructive feedback as needed.
  • Contributed to planning and execution of inaugural Beer Garden at Art in the Park 2023.

Education

Culinary Arts/ Restaurant Management - Kennewick

Tri-Tech Skills Center
Kennewick
06.2011

Diploma - Richland, WA

Richland High
Richland, WA
06.2011

Skills

  • Leadership and team management
  • Inventory management and control
  • Food safety and allergen awareness
  • Recipe adherence and kitchen operations
  • Vendor relationship management
  • Problem solving and adaptability
  • Staff training and development
  • Hospitality service expertise
  • Effective time management
  • Mathematical proficiency
  • Customer service excellence
  • Active listening and communication skills
  • Pressure resilience

Hobbies and Interests

  • Music Creation via 5d ROLI Seaboard Rise 2
  • Camping/Traveling
  • Cars/Hybrid Electric Vehicles

References

  • Walter Pendergraft, CAS Inspector for Maintenance Management Programs at HMIS, Walter_D_Pendergraft@rl.gov, 509-376-2603
  • Paul Carlyle, Fire Chief, Benton County Fire #4, PCarlyle77@gmail.com, 509-438-9702
  • Fennel Rhinehart, Logistics/Dispatch, Terpene Transit, fennelrhinehart@terpenetransit.com, 360-389-3407

Affiliations

  • TNR Feral Cats Out Of Pocket
  • Calisthenics Workout Group
  • Singer
  • Lyricist

Accomplishments

  • 1st Place culinary award at 17 years old, front page featured
  • 1st Place chili cook off at 25 years old, front page featured

Certification

  • 2 year Certificate Culinary Arts and Restaurant Management
  • First Aid Certified
  • USDA Child Nutrition Trained
  • Health E Pro Trained
  • Full Completion of NEA Training

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Cook 2

D.C.Y.F
07.2024 - Current

Sous Chef

Moonshot Brewery
06.2023 - 06.2024

Culinary Arts/ Restaurant Management - Kennewick

Tri-Tech Skills Center

Diploma - Richland, WA

Richland High

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