Leonid Shneyder
Lakeside, CA 92040
***************@*****.***
SUMMARY Five years of increasing responsibilities in the culinary industry. Concentrating on the high end
hospitality field
EMPLOYMENT Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines, La Jolla, CA 2009
Cook
Internship.
Bread & Cie Bakery & Café, San Diego, CA 2009
Baker
Internship. Produced artesian breads. Shaped rolls, batons, pullman, sandwich
loafs, chalahs and other breads.
The Red Door Restaurant & Wine Bar, San Diego, CA 2009
Garde Manger Cook
Prepped and plated items for the pantry, including desserts, salads and dressings.
Festivities Catering & Special Events, San Diego, CA 2008
Cook
Created from scratch; individual courses for multiple events of the day, including; proteins,
starches and vegetable courses, also accompanying souses, salads, desserts and appetizers
Barona Valley Ranch Resort & Casino, Lakeside, CA 2007 2008
Lead Cook
Led daily operation of each and every sub kitchen in a world famous buffet. Supervised up to 6
team members, to provide timely, fresh and delicious foods from around the world. Helped in
development of strategic planning for innovation in variety, presentation, resource management
and training
Viejas Casino, Alpine, CA 2006 2007
Cook II
Provided support for all 6 food venues present on Casino grounds (Grove Stake House, Sunrise
Dinner, Deli, V Lounge, Casino floor and Harvest Buffet). Produced product for 1 1000 guests.
Assisted Garde Manger Chef in the creation of Ice Carvings. Involved in preparing, assembly, and
presentation of food for VIP banquets. Involved in creation of menu, preparation, assembly and
presentation of food for visiting celebrities
Sunrise Assisted Living Of La Jolla, La Jolla, CA 2005 2006
Cook II
Responsible for answering guest questions related to food preparation and content. Held lead
position, during Chefs absence. Created menus in keeping with recommended nutritional
proportions and values set for facilities senior residence. Ensured timely preparation of all foods.
Updated and maintained inventories of food and kitchen supplies; assisted in timely stock ordering
from numerous vendors and suppliers
Lang’s Premium Kosher Bakery, San Diego, CA 2004 2005
Baker
Responsibilities included from scratch preparation of specialty pastries and breads, and unique,
special ordered items
EDUCATION Grossmont College Culinary Program, El Cajon, CA 2004 Present
Associate in Science Culinary Arts
Associate in Science – Culinary Arts – Baking & Pastry
CERTIFICATION Barona Valley Ranch Resort & Casino 2008
Supervisory Skill Builders
Certificate of Competency in leadership, motivation and team building, improving communication,
handling problems and conflict, and supervisory skills
Leonid Shneyder
Serve Safe Certification 2007
Microsoft Office Programs Training
Poses basic knowledge of all Office suite programs; completed a course in Microsoft Office suite
programs and have worked with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook extensively as a Technical
Editor, at school and in my day to day endeavors
Member of the American Culinary Federation (ACF)
Leonid Shneyder