Summary
Experienced culinary professional with a background in high-volume kitchens, banquet service, and food preparation. Skilled in meal prep, cooking techniques, food safety, kitchen organization, and working efficiently under pressure. Brings leadership experience, strong sanitation practices, and hands-on experience preparing quality dishes in fast-paced food service settings.
Work experience
Business Owner / Sole Proprietor
Clements painting and repair
• Managed daily job schedules, materials, and crew coordination across repair and remodeling projects.
• Completed interior and exterior painting, basic carpentry, and general property repair work.
• Oversaw customer communication, job planning, and work quality from start to finish. Chef
Happy Chef
• Prepared meals in a fast-paced kitchen while maintaining food quality and consistency.
• Managed kitchen staff and supported smooth back-of-house operations during service.
• Followed food safety and sanitation standards to maintain a clean work area. Chef
Northwestern • Gold Beach, OR
• Assisted with kitchen operations and prepared dishes for guest dining service.
• Supported food preparation, plating, and service in a high-volume work environment.
• Maintained cleanliness and organization across prep and cooking stations. Head Chef
Crossroads Hotel and Convention Center
• Oversaw kitchen operations, staff scheduling, and food production for banquet service.
• Coordinated ordering and inventory to support large events and daily kitchen needs.
• Prepared and served meals for banquets serving up to 3,200 guests. Chef
Jackson Rancheria • Jackson, CA
• Prepared high-quality meals in a fast-paced kitchen and banquet setting.
• Supported banquet service while maintaining consistency, timing, and food presentation.
• Worked with kitchen staff to keep service organized during high-volume operations. Skills
Food preparation Line cooking Meal preparation Food safety Kitchen sanitation Knife skills Banquet service Inventory management Kitchen organization High-volume cooking Languages
English • Fluent
David Clement
Line Cook
**************@*****.***
Chico, CA
Certifications
ServSafe
Licenses
Driver's License
Non-CDL Class C