Nijajuan T. Howard
Waterbury, CT 06710
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OBJECTIVE: To secure a career utilizing my skills where they will have
valuable application which offers opportunity for growth, increase in
responsibility and advancement opportunities.
I am a professional with over ten years of experience.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
2009 - 2009 Wendy's, Wallingford, CT
Cook
- Customer service
- Prepare food to order
- Clean food prep area
2004 - 2009 Fairton Food Service, Fairton, New Jersey
Cook
- Menu planning
- Purchase & store supplies
- Preparation and distribution of breakfast, lunch &
dinner
(Serving over a 1000 persons)
- Supervise a crew of 9 workers
2003 - 2004 Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, CT
Grill Cook/Prep Cook/Deli Prep
- Prep produce for salad bar
- Prepared a variety of sandwiches
- Preparation of soups, seafood, meat fowl and vegetables
- Maintain OSHA safe standards
2002 - 2003 Maritime Center, New Haven, CT
Pizza Maker/Short Order Cook
- Preparing a variety of pizzas, calzones and strombolis
(Serving over a 1000 patrons)
- Catering business parties (serving over 300 guests)
- Maintaining a safe, organized and clean cooking area
EDUCATION: Butler Business, 2004
- Medical Assistant Receptionist Training
Department of Labor, 2009
- 2 year Cook Apprenticeship
SKILLS: Microsoft Word, Excel, Office equipment, Internet, Public Speaking,
Organizing Group Activities, Facilitating diverse self help groups, and
Mentoring. Culinary Arts 1-6 Banquet and volume cooking, Recipe conversion,
Food purchasing, OSHA requirements, Management experience, Receiving and
storage, Kitchen safety, Good communication skills, People orientated and a
Team player.
REFERENCES: Furnished upon request