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Wendell Crawford

Tallahassee,FL

Summary

Forward-thinking professional offering more than 15 years of experience working in fast-paced kitchens. Skilled at staying focused and productive in high-stress situations and maintaining calmness in busy times. Excellent and proven people skills.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Cook

Allegro
10.2023 - Current
  • Supervised line cooks to monitor food safety and order accuracy.
  • Delegated jobs within kitchen depending on restaurant traffic and employee skill.
  • Taught kitchen staff safety protocols and restaurant standards.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
  • Took over line positions in event of emergency.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.

Budtender

Green Dragon
01.2023 - Current
  • Checked guests' photo identification for validity and age requirements.
  • Sold flowers, concentrates and edibles in fast-paced environment.
  • Restocked supplies and arranged displays.
  • Maintained strict inventory controls for regulatory compliance across dispensary operations.
  • Assisted medical use customers in identifying cannabis medicines and methods of medication that best fit individual needs.
  • Answered questions about medicinal and recreational uses and effects and qualities of different strains.

Line Cook

The Blue Halo
08.2019 - 05.2022
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
  • Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
  • Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.

Baker/Cook Shift Leader

Leon County Schools
05.2018 - 05.2022
  • Inspected freezer and refrigerator daily to check and maintain proper temperatures.
  • Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance, and cleanliness of production and service areas.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Culinary Arts

Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
Online
08.2025

Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts

Lively Technical Center
Tallahassee, FL
12.2014

High School Diploma -

Leon High School
Tallahassee, FL
05.2007

Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Collaborative Relationships
  • Customer Needs Assessments
  • High-Volume Environments
  • Operation and Control
  • Inventory Replenishment
  • Attentive to Detail
  • Shift Leadership
  • Attention to Quality
  • Inventory Oversight
  • Reading Comprehension

Timeline

Lead Cook

Allegro
10.2023 - Current

Budtender

Green Dragon
01.2023 - Current

Line Cook

The Blue Halo
08.2019 - 05.2022

Baker/Cook Shift Leader

Leon County Schools
05.2018 - 05.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Culinary Arts

Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts

Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts

Lively Technical Center

High School Diploma -

Leon High School

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