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Daniel W. Poore

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a challenging position with a forward-thinking company where my experience and culinary skills will be utilized in developing and preparing a wide range of cuisines.

STRENGTHS

  • Ability to perform in high volume situations.

  • Basic mastery of cooking technique and philosophy.

  • Full range of managerial skills including inventory, recipe, ordering and scheduling.

  • Well rounded with a unique combination of culinary, computer and entrepreneur skill sets.

  • Complete understanding of health and sanitation concerns.

  • Passion for the culinary arts.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Worked every position in a high volume steakhouse averaging 4000 covers per week. Standardized and created new recipes and implemented inventory controls. Trained line cook and prep positions.

Opened 10 restaurants and assisted with hiring, training and grand openings.

General Manager of a full service seafood restaurant specializing in oak-fire grilling of fresh caught fish and seafoods. In charge of hiring, training, ordering, customer service, cooking, food preparation, inventory, food costing and vendor management. Restaurant averaged 2000 covers per week and employed 40.

Skilled in high volume cooking and foods preparation, wood fire grilling, conventional sautéing, broiler, roasting, griddle, knife handling, fish filleting, recipe and menu development, product ordering and food cost analysis.

Completed Florida food handling certification requirements.

SKILLS

  • Problem Solving – Logic skills used in computer programming translate well to a kitchen environment.

  • Deadline Driven – Thrives in high pressure, time sensitive situations.

  • Computer Knowledge – MS Office, MS Access, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat and Lotus Notes.

  • Customer Service – Entrepreneurial and restaurant management experience.

  • Supervising – Hired, trained, scheduled and guided a staff of 40.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Our Rock Printing – Flemington, NJ - Owner / Operator, 2006 – Present

Riverbend Landscapes – Neshanic, NJ - Independent Contractor, 2005 - Present

D.E. Restaurants – Melbourne, FL - Opening Training Team / Accounting, 2005 - 2007

Chubb Insurance – Warren, NJ - Computer Programmer, 1999 - 2005

D.E. Restaurants – Melbourne, FL – Opening General Mgr / Kitchen Mgr / Systems Mgr, 1994 – 1999

Colorado Steakhouse – Tampa, FL – Assistant Kitchen Mgr, 1993 - 1994

Great Foods Restaurants – Woodbridge, VA – Systems Mgr, Food Prep & Line cooking 1993

Cypress Gardens – Winter Haven, FL – Banquet Team Member, 1992

EDUCATION

Chubb Computer Training / Branchburg, NJ / Programmer Certification

Certified Foods Manager- State of Florida Food Handling Certification

Mercer College, Raritan Valley College, Polk College / Some coursework completed

Hunterdon Central Regional High School / Flemington, NJ / Diploma