TIMOTHY LAWRENCE
**-** ****** ****** ********, New York
Phone516 503-4924 acgxt6@r.postjobfree.com
SUMMARY
Reliable, trustworthy and flexible individual with excellent culinary
experience and qualifications. Extensive cooking experience and knowledge
of food hygiene regulations and food safety laws. My objective is to
obtain a long-term position with a growing and exciting organization that
can provide me with an opportunity to enhance my skills, and become part of
a team.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Restaurant Associates - New York, NY
07/12 to 09/14
Sous Chef
. Highly skilled in preparing, seasoning, and cooking an extensive range
of foods including soups, salads, entrees, and desserts Hands-on
experience in garnishing, arranging, and serving food
. Demonstrated ability to check freshness of food and ingredients prior
to cooking
. Knowledge of food safety and handling procedures
. Well versed in cleaning work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, and
silverware
. Able to work in a team environment and take direction
. Self-motivated and organized, exceptional problem solving abilities
and excellent ability to take direction
. Committed to quality service
. Excellent food and beverage knowledge
Delta Airlines - Queens, NY @ JFK
04/07 to 07/12
Customer Service Agent
. Profound knowledge of the integral airline processes and procedures
. Proven ability to handle all the airline ticketing and reservation
procedures
. Commendable proficiency in operating relevant Microsoft Office tools
and web-based applications
. Commitment towards prompt and courteous customer service and utmost
customer satisfaction
. Proven efficiency in handling stressful situations and complicated
airline practices
. Exemplary written and oral communication skills and excellent typing
and data entry skills
Norwegian Cruise Lines - Honolulu, HI
09/04 to 04/07
First Cook
. Supervised second and third cooks
. Organized and prepared mis en place, measures and mixes ingredients
according to recipe to prepare soups, salads, gravies, desserts,
sauces, and casseroles.
. Worked in various galley stations that prepare meat, fish, vegetables,
and other foods for baking, roasting, broiling, grilling, braising,
saut ing and steaming
Sidekick's Cafe - Massapequa, NY
07/01 to 09/04
Sous- Chef/ Server
. Prepared orders according to the customer's preference using
established recipes, portions, and methods established by the company.
Ensured that all orders were presented in a neat and appetizing
manner.
. Baked, roasted, broiled, grilled and steamed meats,fish, starches,
and vegetables.
. Wash, peel, cut, and seed fruits and vegetables to prepare them for
consumption.
. Regularly checked all food items to ensure adequacy and quality at all
times.
. Maintained a clean and safe work environment. Kept all work stations
and equipment as clean as possible at all times.
. Worked together in a team oriented environment to produce foods in a
timely and orderly fashion.
The Boardwalk Restaurant - Jones Beach, NY
01/01 to 07/01
Sous- Chef/ Server
The Gathering - San Diego, CA
06/99 to 1/01
Sous- Chef/ Server
SKILLS
. Microsoft Word and Excel
. Strong communication and personal skills
. Bi-lingual
. Excellent food and wine knowledge
. Can work well independently, or in team atmosphere
EDUCATION
. Treasure Island Culinary Academy, San Francisco, CA 1-98/6-99
. Massapequa High School, Massapequa NY 9-90/6/94