Martin Dennis
Glendora
Summary
Experienced and dedicated Cook with a strong culinary background and a passion for creating delicious food. Skilled in prepping, cooking, and plating a wide variety of menu items with a focus on quality and presentation. Possess excellent knowledge of food safety and sanitation procedures, as well as the ability to work efficiently in high-pressure kitchen environments. Seeking to bring my culinary expertise and attention to detail to a dynamic kitchen team.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Prep Line Cook
Bon Apptit Management
Azusa
07.2024 - Current
- Prepared and cooked a variety of meals from scratch for a diverse university community, serving students, faculty, and staff in a high-volume dining hall environment.
- Managed daily food preparation to ensure adherence to nutritional guidelines and meet the dietary needs of up to 600 meals per day.
- Ensured compliance with food safety and sanitation regulations set by local health departments and university standards.
Crew Team Member
Trader Joe's
Pasadena
12.2020 - 06.2024
- Section Leader in charge of all order writing for meat and candy sections.
- Brought meat section up from number four regionally in sales to number one in first quarter and maintained it until departure.
- Provided excellent service to guests while ensuring compliance with company policy and procedure.
- Broke down and sorted all pallets of grocery items in a timely and efficient manner.
- Managed all cash and card transactions while providing great customer service and satisfaction.
Lead Cook
Alta Eats
Pasadena
09.2013 - 01.2020
- Training, reviewing and evaluating all kitchen Team Members.
- Responsible for daily purchases.
- Developing new menu items and specials.
- Ensure that all food prep was consistently delicious and complete for PM service.
- Completed maintenance and ensured cleanliness for a sanitary kitchen.
- Proficient in running both pantry and hot line stations in a fine dining restaurant.
Junior Sous Chef
El Burger Luchador
Long Beach
08.2012 - 09.2013
- Managing and leading line cooks on a Luchador inspired burger food truck.
- Cooking all food items to customer specifications in a timely and efficient manner.
- Ensured all maintenance and cleanliness for a sanitary workplace.
- Food Truck driver with a focus on safety.
Education
Certificate - Culinary Arts
St. Joseph's Culinary Training Program
Venice, CA08-2012
Timeline
Prep Line Cook
Bon Apptit Management
07.2024 - Current
Crew Team Member
Trader Joe's
12.2020 - 06.2024
Lead Cook
Alta Eats
09.2013 - 01.2020
Junior Sous Chef
El Burger Luchador
08.2012 - 09.2013
Certificate - Culinary Arts
St. Joseph's Culinary Training Program