DAVID E. DUPPINS

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Baltimore, Maryland 21239

443-***-**** * 410-***-****

acov1x@r.postjobfree.com

Overview Proficient and meticulous cook with more than six years

experience. Prepared meals within various establishments,

restaurants, institutions and catering. My main objective is

to obtain a position as a chef and to display as well as utilize my

culinary skills

Areas of Expertise

. In depth knowledge of food service operations including large quantity

food preparation

. Excellent skills in operating various kitchen equipment (institutional

and commercial)

. Able to perform manual labor (over 25lbs.)

. Strong in multi-tasking and work in a fast pace environment

. Physically able to work in cold or hot environments

. Skilled in preparing specialized dietary meals

. Skilled in designing menus for any occasion

Professional Experience

Maryland Live Casino BUFFET LINE COOK 2012 - Present

. Maintain food station

. Prep and cook food for stations

. Order food items from food warehouse

. Cook food for special order station

. Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and food station

. Prepare food for Asian, Italian, seafood buffet stations as well as

Pizza and Pasta stations

Glen Meadows Retirement Community CHEF 2007 - 2009

. Prepared meals for residents

. Followed meal guidelines for specified meal preparations

. Maintained kitchen cleanliness and organization

. Adhered to state regulations of food disposal and refrigeration

. Prepared special dietary foods for residents with specific dietary

needs

C&S Wholesale Food Warehouse ORDER SELECTOR 2005 -

2007

. Follow written orders

. Pull and distribute frozen foods for customers

. Stock shelves

. Load and unload trucks

Turkey King Catering OWNER/CATERER 1996 -

Present

. Prepared and cooked turkeys for customers on all occasions and venues

. Order supplies from food warehouse, online vendors

. Bookkeeping and record keeping

. Established accounts and credit with food suppliers

Volunteer Position

Victorious Ministries International ASSISTANT COOK 2000 -

Present

. Assist in cooking and plating meals for the community

. Clean and maintain cleanliness of kitchen and eating area

Education & Qualifications

. 5/2009 - 2010 Lincoln Tech College of Culinary Arts Institute,

Baltimore, MD.

. 8/2010 - 9/2010 ACF Approved Continuing Education Hrs.(Fondant, Sugar

and Chocolate) training

. 5/2008 - 2009 Baltimore Bartending Academy

. 1984 - 1993 United States Army, RTCH Operator

. 1975 p 1982 Lake Clifton High School, Baltimore, MD.

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