Leigh Cook
Dickinson, TX *****
*****************@*****.***
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Team Lead/Trainer
Fogo de Chao-Friendswood, TX
August 2022 to Present
Train new hires. Ensure quality and production. All line stations. Line Cook,inventory, lead cook
Bergamos Spa Retreat-Friendswood, TX
September 2021 to August 2022
Inventory,production lead,lead cook
Chef/ kitchen manager
Silver Sycamore-Pasadena, TX
January 2018 to May 2020
In charge of daily production, inventory, ordering, scheduling and banquets Banquet Cook/ line, prep cook
Arch Hospitality Staffing-Houston, TX
September 2016 to January 2018
Banquet cook, action stations, line and prep cook. Lead Banquet Cook, line cook
Renasaissance Hotel at World Golf Village-Saint Augustine, FL August 2014 to August 2016
Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines. Maintained high food quality safety standards. Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of food and kitchen sanitation. Plated and buffet banquets. Banquet/line cook
Hospitality Staffing-Jacksonville, FL
February 2013 to August 2014
Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning,cooking and waste control guidelines. Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of buffets and plated functions.
Lead Banquet Cook
Anthony's Gourmet Catering-Orange Park, FL
April 2012 to January 2014
Prepared food items consistency and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines. Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, food storage, use of kitchen equipment and utensils, sanitation, and food safety. Food presentation. Plated and buffet events. Culinary Supervisor
SAVOR Food and Beverage-Jacksonville, FL
October 2008 to January 2012
Led shifts while personally preparing food items and executing request based on required specifications. Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, food storage, use of kitchen equipment and utensils, sanitation and safety issues. Maintained high food quality. Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of buffets, plated meals, and concessions. Education
Culinary Arts Degree
Skills
• Food presentation, oranization, institution and batch cooking and attention to detail. (10+ years)
• Line cook (10+ years)
• Cooking (10+ years)
• kitchen (10+ years)
• Inventory (6 years)
• Scheduling (2 years)
• Ordering (5 years)
• Chef (2 years)
• Knife skills (10+ years)
• Management (10+ years)
• training (10+ years)
• Team Player (10+ years)
• POS
• Restaurant Experience
• Food Service
• Culinary Experience
• Food Safety
• Kitchen Management Experience
• Banquet Experience
• Food Production
• Food preparation
• Supervising experience
• Catering
• Inventory Control
• Restaurant Management
• Menu Planning
• Kitchen experience
• Meal Preparation
• Food Service Management
• Leadership
• Training & development
• Supervising experience
• Hotel experience
• Cooking
• Hospitality
• Hotel experience
• Leadership
• Supervising experience
• Training & development
• Team management
• Restaurant experience
• Kitchen management
• Conflict management
Certifications and Licenses
ServSafe
Food Handler Certification