William Teague
Chef/ Cook
Loganville,Georgia
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Sams on the Main, excelling in food preparation and client communication. Proven track record of enhancing customer satisfaction and reducing food waste through effective inventory management. Skilled in food safety and sanitation, consistently delivering exceptional dining experiences while maintaining high-quality standards.
Diligent Chef with solid background in event catering. Successfully managed diverse catering events, ensuring seamless execution and guest satisfaction. Demonstrated expertise in menu planning and team coordination.
Hardworking and enthusiastic cook trained in every facet of successful work. Stays on top of current and expected demands, quickly realigning tasks to handle needs. Dedicated to first-rate communication and team success.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Sams on the Main
04.2022 - 05.2025
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
- Played a key role in achieving positive health inspection results by maintaining strict compliance with all relevant guidelines and regulations throughout daily operations.
- Delivered exceptional culinary experiences, consistently receiving positive feedback from patrons.
Event Caterer
Link 2 Enterprise, Inc.
07.2015 - Current
- Maintained strict hygiene standards throughout the entire event catering process.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing exceptional catering services for various events.
- Increased repeat business by building a reputation as a reliable caterer known for superior customer service.
- Streamlined food preparation processes to ensure timely delivery and setup at events.
- Managed a team of catering staff, ensuring quality service and professionalism at all times.
- Mentored junior catering staff members, fostering professional growth within the team while still maintaining high performance levels.
- Presented food and beverages on buffet tables and drink stations in line with formality and specifications of each event.
Cook
New London Heath Center
03.2015 - 12.2016
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Prepared dietary sensitive meals.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Upheld strict sanitation standards while preparing meals, maintaining a clean workspace free of cross-contamination risks.
Event Caterer
Life Touch Program
04.2011 - 12.2014
- Adapted quickly to last-minute changes in guest counts or dietary restrictions, ensuring smooth execution of events despite challenges.
- Ensured safety compliance in accordance with industry regulations and guidelines at all times during event preparations.
- Developed strong relationships with clients through consistent communication before, during, and after their events.
- Collaborated with event planners to create seamless experiences for clients and guests.
- Replenished banquet stations and verified food temperatures and cleanliness of service areas.
- Transported meal and beverage trays from kitchen and bar areas to serve guest tables.
Education
Certificate of Technical Studies - Culinary Catering
Stratford Career Institute
St. Albans, VermontNo Degree -
University of Purdue
West Lafayette, INHigh School Diploma -
Bishop Fallon
Buffalo, NY01-1975
Skills
- Food preparation
- Client communication
- Sanitation standards
- Food presentation
- Daily Specials
- Quality Control
- Special Diet Preparation
- Menu planning
- Food safety
- Safe food handling
Timeline
Chef
Sams on the Main
04.2022 - 05.2025
Event Caterer
Link 2 Enterprise, Inc.
07.2015 - Current
Cook
New London Heath Center
03.2015 - 12.2016
Event Caterer
Life Touch Program
04.2011 - 12.2014
Certificate of Technical Studies - Culinary Catering
Stratford Career Institute
No Degree -
University of Purdue
High School Diploma -
Bishop Fallon
Military: US Marines
U-S Military- 1976- 1980
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