David Baird
850-***-**** *************@*****.*** 1307 Diamond Street; Tallahassee, FL. 32301
Profile
This career culinarian is seeking lucrative work either in the kitchen or anywhere that is in need of an exemplary employee. He is reliable, prompt, and a great team player. He is an asset to any employer who hires him.
Experience
PREP CHEF, IL LUSSO RESTAURANT, TALLAHASSEE, FL 2022-2024 Responsible for the preparation of foods that required more extensive daytime fabrication or cooking. Established a master list of all items pertaining to the position. CHEF, KAPPA DELTA SORORITY, FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY, TALLAHASSEE, FL, 2000-2023 Started as the weekend breakfast chef, simply cooking breakfast every Saturday and Sunday. In 2008 became the dinner chef also, in charge of meal planning and preparation four nights each week during the regular school year. SAUCIER/BANQUET CHEF, GOVERNORS CLUB, TALLAHASSEE,FL 1999-2016 Started as line cook from ‘99-2006, during which time I was voted by my colleagues Employee of the Year (2003). Promoted to Saucier/Chef de Partie in ‘06. Responsible for the preparation of all nutritious liquids—soups, sauces, dressings and stocks. Established standardized recipes for all the cold and hot sauces. Legacy achievement was to convince management to establish a 401K retirement program for all employees. SOUS CHEF, UNIVERSITY CENTER CLUB, FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY, TALLAHASSEE, FL 1997-1999 Working for Club Corps of America, this was a great job that could have made a great career with plenty of advancement opportunities, but the position was terminated. Education
Central Missouri State University (now called U.C.M.), Bachelor of Science, 1987 Skills
As a Chef: organized, super-clean and fast, and ServeSafe Certified Professional Food Safety Manager, 2023. As an employee: always shows up on time prepared and ready to give any job his very best and then some. Almost up to date as far as computer and information technology goes.