Norman “Leon” Walker
***** **** *** ***, *********** CA 93553
Cell 661-***-****
Email **********@*****.***
Objective
I would like to utilize my skills in a progressive multi-faceted environment
Skills
Supervision, Management, Service, Dedication
Multi tasker
Keep calm under pressure
Healthy cooking/meal development
Punctual, responsible and trustworthy
Problem solver
Employment & Volunteer History
Cook, Impact LA, LA Kitchen, Los Angeles, CA
January 2017 - Present
●Utilized my skills in culinary to create healthy meals from donated goods with no menu or set recipe in place
●Oversee volunteers (up to 65) in cooking, cleaning, cutting and all kitchen preparation aspects
●Create innovative items such as dressings, juices, vegetable stocks, salads, desserts, dehydrated spice blends and main dishes
●Prepared 2,800 healthy meals per week for delivery
Assistant Cook, Strong Food, LA Kitchen, Los Angeles, CA
March 2016 - December 2016
●Gained skills in batch cooking healthy meals for seniors
●Vegetable preparation, butchery, cooking, baking, sauté, steam, packaging and reheating for 2,000+ meals per week
Volunteer Culinarian, L.A. Kitchen, Los Angeles, CA
January 2016 - March 2016
●Volunteered to prepare meals and supervise outside volunteers
●Vegetable preparation, cooking demonstrations, set, prep, breakdown after volunteer events
Volunteer Culinarian, Phoenix House, Venice Beach, CA
June 2015 – August 2015
●Prepared lunch and dinner 5 days a week for 60 people
●Assisted in making the menu of the week
Manager, Waikiki Medical Clinic, PearBlossom, CA
November 2013 – December 2015
●Ensured compliance with local and state regulations
●Responsible for customer service, security, inventory, and staff training
●Coordinate with production manager to ensure quantity and quality of product
Manager, Tri Phase Electric, Santa Clarita CA
August 2010 – October 2013
●Customer service, relationships and sales
●Assisted with installing electrical, sound, lighting, and security systems
●Skilled in use of basic electrician's tools
Education & Certifications
L.A. Kitchen, Culinary Arts & Nutrition Advocacy Training Program, Los Angeles California
Certificate of Completion - March 2016
Tulare County Adult School, Tulare, California
Diploma 2010
ServSafe Managers Certification 2016