Daniel Poole
Lake Charles
Summary
Hardworking professional bringing detail-oriented approach to food preparation and handling. Reliable individual possessing excellent communication and problem-solving strengths.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Cook
Pujo Street Cafe
Lake Charles
05.2024 - Current
- Prepared high-quality dishes using fresh ingredients and seasonal produce.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely meal service during peak hours.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and adhered to food safety regulations consistently.
- Duties similar to a Sioux Chef, as in stepping in when the Head Chef is absent and directing the team while the Head Chef is occupied.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff for seamless service.
- Assisted in training new kitchen staff on cooking techniques.
- Developed daily specials based on seasonal produce availability.
- Prepared high-quality dishes according to established recipes.
- Checked quality of raw materials before use.
- Stored foods correctly using correct storage containers and labelling systems.
- Monitored food preparation methods, portion sizes and garnishing of dishes to ensure that food was prepared in accordance with the restaurant's recipes and presentation standards.
- Instructed cooks and other workers in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
- Developed creative ideas for special events or promotions involving food preparation or presentation.
Craft Cocktail Bartender
Taproom at Crust Pizza
Lake Charles
06.2023 - 02.2025
- Crafted unique cocktail recipes using fresh ingredients and innovative techniques.
- Provided exceptional customer service, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere for guests.
- Handled cash and processed transactions accurately at the bar counter.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the bar area throughout shifts.
- Ensured that patrons drank responsibly by monitoring their consumption levels.
- Kept bar area clean by wiping down surfaces and disposing of trash appropriately.
- Organized glasses based on size and use.
- Restocked liquor bottles when needed and rotated stock according to expiration dates.
- Assessed customer needs, answered questions, and made recommendations for alcoholic beverages.
Owner
Good Ways Productions
Lafayette
05.2018 - 02.2020
- Coordinated with clients to understand project requirements and expectations.
- Booking talent for shows and fulfilling artists demands for the project.
- Discussing with venue owners deals that would be mutually beneficial.
- Organized team meetings to discuss project progress and address challenges.
- Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
- Directing labor to ensure a successful project.
- Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
- Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
- Developed strategic plans to increase profitability and efficiency.
- Created marketing campaigns to attract new customers.
- Handling and distributing finances to the appropriate parties.
- Long term strategy development.
Education
Childress ISD
Childress, TX 08.2012 - 12.2016
Skills
- Food preparation
- Menu creation
- Kitchen management
- Food safety compliance
- Cooking techniques
- Team collaboration
- Training staff
- Quality control
- Food handling
- Recipes and menu planning
- Cutting and slicing techniques
- Food plating
- Cooking
- Positive and professional
- Performance improvement
- Ingredient inspection
- Effective planner
- Culinary creativity
- Food presentation
- Staff training
- Sanitation
- Problem-solving
- Regional cuisine
- Surface cleaning
- Knife skills
- New hire training
- Calm demeanor
- Sous vide technique
- Ingredients measuring
- Special diets
- Frying
- Grilling expertise
- Garnishing techniques
- Food presentation talent
- Food storage
- Kitchen organization
- Sauce making
- Recipe-based cooking
- Beautiful presentation of food
Timeline
Cook
Pujo Street Cafe
05.2024 - Current
Craft Cocktail Bartender
Taproom at Crust Pizza
06.2023 - 02.2025
Owner
Good Ways Productions
05.2018 - 02.2020
Childress ISD
08.2012 - 12.2016