TO THE HIRING MANAGER,

Thank you for considering me as a possible candidate for the position. I’ve traveled the path both abroad and cross country to gather my strengths as a hard working cook and dedicated leader. I love to take on a challenge while staying detail oriented and a solid team player. I’ve worked all stations in the kitchen, including administrative work with a sense of urgency and the values of delegation and respect. The experiences I’ve had will show this and my ability to problem solve, evolve, and create solutions with a humble and professional approach. There will always be more to learn and systems to perfect and as a current Chef/small business owner I will rise to the occasion with a positive attitude to fulfill this role . I hope you entertain the thought of interviewing me for this position. Thank You,

David M. King

David M. King

405 Greenfield Rd

Montague Ma. 01351

503-***-****

Email: ad4n9r@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

To continue cultivating culinary skills to the utmost expectations and capability. Whether working, learning, leading, creating, researching and or executing I will do so to the best of my knowledge while staying humble and hungry in achieving high standards. Experience

El Sotano/Veedos Vittles Food Truck – Montague Ma. 2022-present Owner of food truck specializing in authentic Mexican street tacos and more related to seasonal produce and creativity. Instagram@ elsotanocomida. Northfield Mount Herman School, Gill Ma. 2021-present Lead cook- Bording school serving mostly scratch made breakfast, lunch, and dinner for 650 students and faculty. Including special functions and dinners around campus. Responsible for teaching work job students and proper execution of meals. Considered top high school culinary program in the area.

El Sotano Restaurant, Shelburne Falls Ma. 2019-2020 Owner, Chef - Owner of scratch made Mexican restaurant and bar. Duties included all aspects of owner operation from hiring, ordering, inventory, cooking, payroll, bar set up, menu development, specials menu incliding specialty cocktail, purveyor and price sourcing, labor, maintenance, all aspects of a self employed operation. Closed due to covid. Kaiju Restaurant, Amherst Ma, 2018-2019

Sous Chef - Helped open BOH operations for new business including scheduling, scratch cooking, menu and specials menu, line work, ordering, training, overseeing quality control and maintenance.

Kim Jong Smokehouse, Portland OR, 2016 - 2018

Kitchen Manager

Managed small Korean Bbq restaurant specializing in bibimbap and other Korean dishes while integrating American smoking techniques. Duties included hiring, firing, ordering scheduling, food cost, labor cost, specials, smoking of meats, line cooking and equipment maintenance. Brought revenue and food quality to a higher level. Podnahs Pit Bbq, Portland OR, Aug 2008- Oct 2016

La Taq Cantina, Portland OR, Oct 2013- Oct 2016 (sister restaurant) Kitchen Manager, Butcher

Smoked 500lbs of meat daily, made sausage, planned specials and developed recipes including desserts for 80- 100 seat high volume restaurant featuring wood fired smoker. Transitioned from small restaurant (original Podnah’s) to large restaurant and intimate cantina. Successfully helped with media events such as The Triple D show and achieving Restaurant of the Year 2011. Hired, trained, scheduled and supervised twenty or more employees. Managed product ordering, shopping, inventory, food costs, and menu pricing including special events and catering. Kept track of equipment maintenance, product sourcing and purveyor relations.

.Bastas Trattoria-Portland OR, Oct 2001- May 2006

Sous Chef

Cooked fine dining- true roots Italian food including high emphasis on seafood, proteins, fresh pasta, and homemade breads. Worked saute, grill, and fry stations. Executed specials for large in-house wine pairing dinners. Ordered, stocked and utilized product for specials according to market choice. Trained new hires. Built relations with various vendors. Created special desserts. Education

Western Culinary Institute – 2000-2001- Associate of Occupational Studies References

Christine Maiden-coworker and owner of chickpeadx-503-***-**** Han Twang- Owner of Kim Jong Grillin- 503-***-**** Steven Grey- GM Podnahs Pit Bbq- 801-***-****