Daniel Brooks

Background

About Daniel Brooks

EDUCATION The International Culinary School at the Art Institute: Minneapolis, MN Associate of Applied Science Degree in Culinary Arts Expected Graduation Date: September 2016. o ServSafe Certified, South Dakota and Minnesota February 2016 o American Culinary Federation (ACF) – Certified Culinarian WORK EXPERIENCE General Manager June 2015-Present Water Crest Hotel and Conference Center: Howard, SD • Oversee all aspects of property management in accordance with company mission statement, including maximization of financial performance, guest satisfaction, staff development, hiring, training and coaching. • Develop the hotel food service business with new restaurant and banquet operation. Culinary Art, Chef Instructor January-July 2015 Nature Links for Lifelong Learning • Provided continuing education for young adults age 18-30 with intellectual disabilities to develop creative cooking skills focusing on safe knife skills, menu planning, kitchen terminology, hygiene and sanitation. Line Cook ll January 2013-February 2014 Seminole Casino: Coconut Creek, Florida • Provide a dining experience that exceeded guest expectations with both food and service. • Prepared and finished dishes according to head chef designs. • Keep up with orders and ensure that clients receive their dishes within a timely manner. Sales Professional July 2013-January 2014 Hessler Worldwide: Florida • Demonstrated and marketed sharp select cutlery to South Florida Sam Club, Walmart and BJ’s retail stores. Evening Dinner Chef January 2012-July 2013 Holiday Inn Center, Sioux Falls, SD • Prepare menu items according to executive chef’s specifications. • Coordinate food service operations, preparing facility sites for city and state health inspection.