Payton Brown
White City
Summary
Professional culinary leader with strong focus on high standards and delivering results. Skilled in team collaboration, flexible with changing needs, and reliable in fast-paced environments. Expertise in managing kitchen operations, ensuring food quality, and maintaining safety and hygiene standards. Known for effective communication, problem-solving, and fostering positive work culture.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Supervisor
Aspen Links Clubhouse and Rec Room
10.2024 - Current
- Scheduled shifts for kitchen staff to ensure adequate coverage.
- Monitored food quality and presentation to meet restaurant standards.
- Supervised daily kitchen operations to ensure smooth workflow.
- Managed inventory by tracking supplies and placing orders for needed items.
- Reduced food waste through effective inventory management and menu planning.
- Directed activities of team of skilled kitchen workers preparing and serving meals.
Banquet Chef
Aspen Links Clubhouse and Rec Room
09.2023 - Current
- Grilled, roasted, baked and performed other cooking techniques to produce high volume meals.
- Practiced safe work habits to avoid possible injury to self or other employees.
- Learned menu items produced by assigned station to achieve proper quantities.
- Analyzed banquet event orders and planned and coordinated functions with catering staff to meet or exceed customer expectations.
- Chopped vegetables, butchered meat and prepared sauces in advance to serve guests promptly and efficiently.
- Ordered food and supplies used to prepare meals for 350 people.
Golf Cart Attendant
Aspen Links Golf Course
03.2023 - 10.2024
- Ensured timely availability of carts for customers by promptly preparing and staging them prior to tee times.
- Prepared golf carts daily by stocking pencils, tees, scorecards, and towels.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere by fostering friendly interactions between staff and guests.
- Assisted golf club members by carrying clubs from range to cart and setting stations with required balls.
- Shut down facility daily by turning off lights, storing equipment and locking doors.
Line Cook
Aspen Links Clubhouse and Rec Room
06.2022 - 10.2024
- 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 and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
- Maintained a clean and organized workstation, ensuring compliance with health department regulations.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Increased ticket turnover rate by quickly adapting to changing priorities and multitasking effectively.
- Strengthened teamwork within the kitchen by providing assistance to other stations as needed during peak hours.
Dog Walker
A Walk Around The Block
08.2020 - 06.2022
- Walked dogs of various breeds, ensuring safety and comfort during outings.
- Provided fresh water and treats to dogs before and after walks.
- Monitored dog behavior and health, reporting any concerns to owners promptly.
- Fostered positive relationships with dogs, helping them feel relaxed and happy.
- Used leashes and harnesses properly to ensure secure and safe walks.
- Provided dogs with exercise and fresh air to promote dog health.
- Delivered peace of mind for clients by providing regular updates and photos of their pets during walks.
Sales Associate
Sweet Legs Clothing
02.2018 - 03.2020
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Justice Studies
University of Regina
Regina, None08-2027
High School Diploma -
Greenall High School
Balgonie, SK06-2025
Skills
- Food safety
- Operations management
- Inventory control
- Staff training
- Scheduling staff
- Food presentation
- Opening and closing procedures
- Kitchen staff coordination
- BOH operations
- Culinary techniques
- Teardown experience
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Collaborated with team of 7 in the development of Aspen Links 2025 Menu.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Supervised team of 23 staff members.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Kitchen Supervisor
Aspen Links Clubhouse and Rec Room
10.2024 - Current
Banquet Chef
Aspen Links Clubhouse and Rec Room
09.2023 - Current
Golf Cart Attendant
Aspen Links Golf Course
03.2023 - 10.2024
Line Cook
Aspen Links Clubhouse and Rec Room
06.2022 - 10.2024
Dog Walker
A Walk Around The Block
08.2020 - 06.2022
Sales Associate
Sweet Legs Clothing
02.2018 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Justice Studies
University of Regina
High School Diploma -
Greenall High School
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