James William Rucker

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Knightdale, NC 27545

919-***-**** - 919-***-****

PERSONAL OBJECTIVE

To obtain a full-time position in the food and restaurant industry incorporating my managerial

training and various culinary experiences; and allow for further growth and development.

EDUCATION

L’ACADEMIE de CUISINE, Bethesda, Maryland

Practical Certificate in Culinary Arts for Professionals,

1990, 3rd in Class

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

*25 years of culinary experience and food preparation

*15 years of managerial experience

*4-Star restaurant employment experience

*Owner of personal chef/catering service, and restaurant

*Ability to work independently or as an integral part of a team

PERSONAL EXPERIENCE

CULINARY

*Food preparation including a variety of sauces, entrees, and appetizers with specialties in, but

not limited to, French and American cuisine, domestic wines, and classical pastries.

*Menu planning

*Artistic food preparation

*Work knowledge of a variety of other cuisine and ethnic menus

*Ability to prepare food according to diet and health limitations/specifications

MANAGERIAL

*Owner of a personal chef/catering service, and restaurant business

*Executive chef/management experience in restaurants and industrial kitchens

*Extensive buffet, banquet, and party management

*Kitchen staff development, education, management, and personal evaluation

*Kitchen designing

*Work-related computer knowledge

JAMES WILLIAM RUCKER

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

*Aramark, Cisco Facility, Raleigh, NC 2013 - present

*Frankie’s Restaurant, Raleigh, NC 2005 – 2013

*Charlotte Coliseum/Charlotte Bobcats, Charlotte, NC 2001 – 2005

*Bank of America Stadium/Carolina Panthers, Charlotte, NC 2002 – 2004

*Harris Grill, Charlotte, NC 2002 – 2004

*Eurest Dining Service, Charlotte, NC 2001 – 2002

*Pat’s Catering, Kannapolis, NC 1995 – 2002

*Gaston Memorial Hospital, Gastonia, NC 1997 – 1999

*Pastis Restaurant, Charlotte, NC 1996 – 2001

*Wyndham Garden Hotel Café, Charlotte, NC 1995 – 1999

*Marriott/Queens College, Charlotte, NC 1992 – 1993

*FDY Catering and Banquet, Inc, Charlotte, NC 1991 – 1995

*Old Ebbitt Grill, Washington, DC 1988 – 1991

EMPLOYMENT ACHIEVEMENTS

*WYNDHAM GARDEN - Employee of the Month

Manager’s ACE Awards,

WIN-STAR Customer Satisfaction Awards

*OLD EBBITT GRILL - Employee of the Month Awards

Management Training Certificate

Food Safety and Inspection Certificate

L’Academie de Cuisine Scholarship

REFERENCES

Available upon request

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