Brenden Logan
Los Angeles
Summary
Versatile and dynamic, with a proven track record at Hollywood Bowl Season, I enhanced guest satisfaction and team efficiency through innovative kitchen management and effective communication. Expert in food preparation and kitchen management, my leadership significantly improved meal quality and service speed. Skilled in collaboration and problem-solving, I fostered professional growth among staff, ensuring high standards of food safety and customer service.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Cook Supervisor
Hollywood Bowl Season
06.2023 - Current
- Streamlined communication between front-of-house and back-of-house staff, reducing order errors and enhancing guest satisfaction.
- Overhauled kitchen organization system, increasing workspace functionality and expediting meal preparation times.
- Mentored junior cooks for improved cooking techniques, resulting in higher quality dishes and increased customer satisfaction.
- Assured food safety compliance by enforcing proper sanitation protocols and adherence to industry regulations.
- Facilitated ongoing training programs for line cooks, promoting professional growth and improving overall team performance.
- Monitored food quality at all stages of production, ensuring consistently high standards were met across all dishes served.
- Actively participated in the hiring process, selecting top talent to contribute positively to the culinary team''s performance.
- Collaborated with management to set performance standards, leading to a more consistent dining experience for guests.
Line Cook
Maneating Plant
04.2023 - Current
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
Massage Therapist
Corporate Chair Massage
01.2023 - Current
- Provided safe, effective, and appropriate massage therapy techniques during customer appointments.
- Increased client satisfaction by providing exceptional service and maintaining a clean, comfortable environment.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients through professional communication and follow-up to increase satisfactions and build rapport.
- Enhanced client relaxation by utilizing a variety of massage techniques tailored to individual needs.
- Booked appointments, answered phones, greeted clients, handled payments, and created client service tickets.
- Provided clear, concise instructions to clients to prepare for massage services.
- Utilized deep tissue, Swedish and myofascial massage therapy techniques to provide options to customers.
- Fostered a positive and calming atmosphere in the treatment room, allowing clients to feel comfortable and at ease during their sessions.
- Assisted clients in understanding benefits of massage therapy to provided education on self-care techniques.
- Expanded knowledge of various modalities through continuing education courses, enhancing skillset as a therapist.
- Promoted wellness by educating clients on self-care and stress management techniques.
Education
GED - GED
Santiago Canyon College
Orange, CA06.2007
Skills
- Food preparation
- Cleaning procedures
- Knife skills
- Cooking techniques
- Food presentation
- Food storage
- Kitchen management
- Task delegation
- Line station oversight
- Ordering supplies
- Cross-training
- Collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Customer service
Websites
Certification
LMT
Timeline
Line Cook Supervisor
Hollywood Bowl Season
06.2023 - Current
Line Cook
Maneating Plant
04.2023 - Current
Massage Therapist
Corporate Chair Massage
01.2023 - Current
GED - GED
Santiago Canyon College
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