Elijah Hannigan

Detail-oriented Food Service Lead with 7+ years of experience in high-volume line operations, commercial kitchen management, and specialized dietary prep. Proven track record in inventory procurement, recipe development, and leading kitchen teams across high-intensity restaurant and healthcare environments.

Certified Food Protection

Manager skilled in maintaining strict food safety and sanitization standards.

Cook # 1 at Waterford Grand Assisted Living (2025-05 – Present)

• Prepare nutritious, tailored daily meals for 100+ assisted living and memory care residents, strictly adhering to specialized dietary requirements including dysphagia modifications.
• Manage daily kitchen operations including meal planning, food ordering, and inventory management to control food costs and minimize waste.
• Oversee food prep, recipe execution, and sanitation protocols to ensure full compliance with healthcare facility and state food safety regulations.

Lead Line Cook at Sunriver Brewing Company (2021-04 – 2025-05)

Lead Line Cook (Nov 2022 – May 2025), Line Cook (Sept 2021 – Nov 2022), Food Preparation Cook (Apr 2021 – Sept 2021)

• Promoted through progressive leadership roles to supervise line operations, direct kitchen communication, and train junior staff during high-volume meal shifts.
• Developed recipes, planned seasonal menus, and supported event catering execution while ensuring consistent presentation and quality control.
• Conducted food prep, station setup, dishwashing, and expediting in a fast-paced environment.

Dishwasher/Kitchen Assistant at Lane Community College (CML) Kitchen (2018-10 – 2019-05)

• Maintained overall kitchen sanitization, equipment cleanliness, and chemical handling protocols according to safety standards.
• Supported food preparation tasks and assisted with inventory organization and storage.

Highschool Diploma – Academy of the Arts and Academics (2016-09 – 2020-06)