Travis White
Westchester
Summary
Experienced culinary and hospitality professional with over 20 years in diverse settings including restaurants, hotels, and large-scale events. Expertise in menu preparation, food presentation, and maintaining high service standards. Strong skills in guest services and issue resolution, enhancing customer satisfaction through effective communication and problem-solving.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Food Service & Hospitality Professional
Food Service & Hospitality Professional
Los Angeles
04.2026 - Current
- Executed food preparation, cooking, plating, sanitation, food running, banquet service, and guest service duties across hotels, corporate dining facilities, restaurants, country clubs, catering companies, film studios, and entertainment venues.
Cook/Prep Cook
Ginja Lions
Los Angeles
08.2004 - 06.2005
- Prepared ingredients according to recipes, cooked and plated menu items, performed dishwashing, serving, cashier, catering, and event duties in high-volume environments.
- Prepared diverse menu items following established recipes and standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in kitchen and food preparation areas.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient kitchen operations.
- Assisted in inventory management and stock rotation for fresh ingredients.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or services provided.
- Coordinated orders to expedite food from kitchen according to cook time and delivery time.
- Coordinated with wait staff to ensure timely delivery of meals to customers.
Line Cook/Prep Cook/Cashier/Waiter/Server
Miss Peaches Soul Food
Los Angeles
07.2003 - 08.2004
- Prepared ingredients, cooked menu items, plated dishes according to presentation standards, processed customer orders, and maintained food safety and sanitation standards, consistently delivering an elite level of customer service while going above and beyond to ensure guests' satisfaction, cash handling and operating a cash register
Line Cook
Sizzler
02.2000 - 01.2002
- Prepared ingredients, operated grills and fryers, and plated dishes to meet company standards while ensuring food quality and sanitation.
Education
General Education Development Diploma
Phoenix, AZN/A - General Studies
Hamilton High School
Los Angeles, CA 08.1991 - 06.1994
Some College (No Degree) - Business/English
West Los Angeles College
Culver City, CASome College (No Degree) - Business/English
Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CASkills
- Recipe execution
- Ingredient Preparation & Portion Control
- Food Presentation & Plating
- Banquet & Catering Service
- Efficient Service Techniques
- Food Safety & Sanitation Compliance
- Kitchen Maintenance
- Inventory management
- Guest service
- Restaurant & Hotel Operations
- Event Coordination
- Payment Processing
- Team Collaboration
- Time Management
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability
- Problem Solving
- Effective communication
- Hospitality Mindset
Timeline
Food Service & Hospitality Professional
Food Service & Hospitality Professional
04.2026 - Current
Cook/Prep Cook
Ginja Lions
08.2004 - 06.2005
Line Cook/Prep Cook/Cashier/Waiter/Server
Miss Peaches Soul Food
07.2003 - 08.2004
Line Cook
Sizzler
02.2000 - 01.2002
N/A - General Studies
Hamilton High School
08.1991 - 06.1994
General Education Development Diploma
Some College (No Degree) - Business/English
West Los Angeles College
Some College (No Degree) - Business/English
Santa Monica College