CARLOS R. TREJO
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
Cell: 719-***-****
**************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE: Position as Full-Time Construction Worker
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
. Over 5 years experience in the United States Army
. Able to obtain any certification with state local and regulatory
agencies as it relates to Construction Work
. Bilingual-fluent in English and Spanish
. Received awards and decorations
. Deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (12/2007 - 02/2009;
11/2005 - 11/2006)
. Honorable Discharge, drug free
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Food Service Cook
Worley/Blackstone Consulting, Fort Carson, CO 09/2009
- 08/2010
Prepared, cooked, and served food at an U.S. Army Dining Facility for
personnel ranging in numbers of 100 to 1000, 1 - 2 meals a day depending on
type of shift. Cooked many items listed on the production worksheet to
include a variety of meats, starches, and vegetables prescribed by Army
recipes. Assisted with set-up, service and clean-up of food production;
applied food protection and sanitation measures in dining facility;
received and stored subsistence items; performed general housekeeping
duties; operated, maintained, and cleaned kitchen equipment..
Food Services Specialist
U.S. Army, Fort Carson, CO
07/2004 - 09/2009
Supervised 2-3 new personnel daily for the preparation, cooking, and
serving of food at an Army cafeteria dining facility. Managed the
performance of preliminary food preparation procedures. Trained personnel
how to prepare and cook menu items listed on the production schedule for up
to 400 personnel, 2-3 meals per day. Taught grilling, frying, steaming,
braising, boiling, simmering, and saut ing as prescribed by Army recipes.
Ensured the setting up of serving lines; the garnishing of food items; the
applying of food protection and sanitation measures in the kitchen.
Coordinated the receiving and storing of subsistence items. Directed the
performance of general housekeeping duties including the operation,
maintenance, and cleanliness of kitchen equipment. Performed preventive
maintenance on kitchen equipment.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
? Associates Degree Program, Business Administration, Pikes Peak
Community College, Colorado Springs, CO, IN Progress
? Credit Recommendations (12 college credits) from the American Council
of Education, Washington, DC, 2009
? Certificate, Food Services Specialist (322 hours) U.S. Army, Fort Lee,
VA, 2004
? High School Diploma, Skyline High School, Dallas, TX. 2003
AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Army Commendation Medals (3) Army Achievement Medals (6)
Meritorious Unit Commendation Army Good Conduct Medal
Iraq Campaign Medal (2) Global War on Terrorism
Service Medal
Army Service Ribbon Combat Action Badge
Overseas Service Ribbon