Andrew Valley

Experience

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  Starbucks

  Nov 2004 - Jun 2009

  Barista

  My responsibilities included cash handling, making drinks, serving customers, cleaning and multitasking. I worked 25-30 hours a week while going to culinary school.

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  Canlis Restaurant

  Jun 2009 - Aug 2009

  Internship - Prep Cook
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  Bon Appétit Management Company

  Sept 2009 - Jun 2011

  Lead Cook

  I held multiple positions within the company, including pizza cook, prep cook, line cook and lead cook. My job included creating and executing daily specials, setting up the line, making all the sauces, cooking and cutting all the prep needed for the day, and making orders as they came in. I was in charge of the kitchen five days a week, and responsible for pars, proper temps and ensuring the quality of the food and service.

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  Tutta Bella Neapolitan Pizzeria

  Jun 2011 - Jan 2013

  Kitchen Manager

  My daily duties as a kitchen manager included placing the orders, maintaining health codes, cooking, cleaning, organizing and controlling both labor and food costs. Furthermore, I trained and coached all of my employees to make sure that all food is served up to company standards. I was responsible for having the restaurant ready for the day, and I worked all stations including the pizza line, salad station and expo station. In addition, I worked several Tutta Bella off-site events such as fundraising events for Senator Maria Cantwell and Governor Jay Inslee and the South Lake Union Block Party. Show less

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  ARAMARK Higher Education

  Feb 2013 - Jun 2017

  Lead Supervisor at Ridgeway Commons: I am the manager-on-duty five days a week where I manage 15-25 employees per meal period. In addition, I lead staff on all safety and production needs, am a keholder, and am in charge of managing the safe. Job responsibilities include: inputing data for prima and Kronos, help in creating and updating schedules, work with my management team to write, create and impliment new systems and procedures to ensure the efficiency of our business, and to to make sure our guest’s dining experience is pleasant and up to company standards. Manager at Panda Express: During my time at Panda Express, I worked all positions including server, cook, prep cook and cashier while maintaining the highest level of customer service. I was responsible for all ordering and inventory control, as well as ensuring that daily paperwork is complete and accurate. My responsibilities included: managing food and labor costs, scheduling, training employees, executing company and health standards, and being accountable for the QA audit. Show less

  • Chef Manager

    Aug 2015 - Jun 2017

  • Supervisor II

    Feb 2013 - Aug 2015
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  LifeWorks Restaurant Group

  Jun 2017 - Mar 2019

  Food Service Manager
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  Aramark

  May 2019 - Feb 2020

  Multi Unit Manager
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  ARAMARK Higher Education

  Feb 2020 - Aug 2022

  Food Service Director
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  Nooksack Northwoods Casino

  Dec 2020 - May 2021

  Food and Beverage Manager
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  Sodexo

  Aug 2022 - now

  Chef/General Manager