Bradley N. Oliver

Cameron Park, CA *****

530-***-**** - advanl@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Executive Chef with a passion for elevating traditional bar dining into exceptional gastropub fair. The idea is to take a simple concept and change that into something that stands out amongst clientele from all areas. Simplifying and finding different ways to connect the customer through their pallet. Pairing beer and wine with dishes on the menu to make sure guests have the best experience possible.

Professional experience

Skills

Knife work

Food safety

Ordering and stocking

Time management

Organization

Communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Hardworking and Honest

Keeping budget, inventory, labor and food cost on point.

Proficient with restaurant Point of Sale and Harbor Touch ordering systems.

Vendor Relations

Managing Deliveries

Safe Food Handling

Work History

04/2015-04/2019

04/2019 to Current

Kitchen Manager

Folsom Tap House & Kitchen- Folsom, CA

Managing inventory so that all necessary ingredients are stocked for service

Hiring new staff and providing training to facilitate quick acclimation

Streamlining the kitchen processes to maintain prompt service times

Working with the Head Chef to develop and maintain the restaurant menu

Setting regular cleaning standards for the kitchen and verifying that staff is maintaining sanitation levels

Creating schedules for all kitchen staff

Tracking kitchen finances to identify areas of potential waste

Executive Restaurant Chef

Folsom Tap House & Kitchen – Folsom, CA

Interviewing, hiring, and training cooks and other kitchen staff.

Planning and supervising tasks carried out by food preparation staff.

Taking responsibility for health and safety of kitchen crew.

Planning food menus and ensuring that menu is fresh and well presented.

Keeping abreast of culinary trends and incorporating these into menu.

Developing recipes and determining how best to present dishes.

Ordering food and supplies, such as kitchen equipment, and keeping updated inventory.

Dealing with suppliers and checking that correct equipment has been delivered at quoted prices.

Checking regularly that equipment and work areas are kept spotless.

Keeping abreast of and complying with latest health and safety regulations.

01/2017 to 08/2017

Correctional

Folsom State Prison

Supervising Cook

Duties include instructing and supervising incarcerated kitchen workers in meal prep, cooking and baking products in mass consumption for over 5000 Inmate residents; to maintain order and supervise conduct of inmates in a commercial kitchen

Duties also included preparation of meals for special diets for medical and religious needs

A unique part of this position was added responsibility of maintaining safety of persons and property by ensuring all metal equipment was accounted for at end of each shift.

08/2013 to 02/2014

Line cook, Pizza Maker

Wally's Pizza Bar

Line Cook

Prep Cook

Pizza Maker

Sautee Station

Fryer Station

Pantry

09/2013 to 02/2014

Prep Cook

Bj's Restaurant & Brewery – Folsom, CA

Setting up and sanitizing workstations.

Following prep lists created by chefs.

Measuring ingredients and seasonings, and preparing cooking

ingredients such as soup stock to be used in the cooking process.

Preparing simple dishes, such as entrees or salads.

Ensuring all food items are properly stored and easily accessible.

Assisting chefs in preparing food and attending to any culinary tasks that arise.

Distributing plates to wait staff to be served, cleaning plates for dish washing, and preparing takeaway packages for customers.

Supervising food and cooling room temperatures.

Maintaining a clean, orderly, and sanitized kitchen.

10/2011 to 09/2015

Line Cook and Pizza Chef

Whole Foods Market – Folsom CA

Duties include customer service

Duties include, customer service, food preparation

Principal evening Pizza Chef utilizing Brick Oven

Prepared corporate planned dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner service and prepared large catering orders for corporate functions and private parties.

02/2010 to 10/2011

Food Prep and Dishwasher

Rancho Murietta Country Club

Rancho Murietta Country Club

Started out as Dishwasher which consisted of operating and maintaining commercial dishwashing machines, sorting and restocking dishes and flatware and general kitchen cleaning duties

Then moved to Prep cook and Pantry

Duties include prepping cold foods and salads and dressings for dinner services and special events

02/2007 to 03/2008

Server and Busser

Chili's Bar And Grill – El Dorado Hills, CA

Hired working as a busser and was quickly promoted to a serving position. Here I learned to master the key roles in customer food service, and FOH operations.

03/2005 to 06/2006

Customer Service

Regal Entertainment Group – El Dorado, CA.

Worked all positions of the workplace

Including Usher, Box Office, Concessions

These positions helped me learn the key factors to working with people and employees.

11/2004 to 12/2006

Prep Cook

Round Table Pizza – El Dorado Hills, CA.

Started working as a cashier tending to customer needs

Then promoted to Pizza Maker (utilizing track pizza oven) where I learned production skills and developed proper food safety and customer service

Education

02/2009

Associate Degree: Directing and Screenwriting, Science and Film in Cinematography

The Los Angeles Film School - Los Angeles, CA

References

Stacey Conway Owner/operator Folsom Tap House & Kitchen

advanl@r.postjobfree.com 925-***-****

Sean Brennan Executive Chef Folsom Tap House & Kitchen

advanl@r.postjobfree.com 916-***-****

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