Norland Francis
Brooklyn New York, NY 11236
Phone 1(347) 351- 3837
Norlandfrancis@ live.com
Objective:
Seeking a position in the culinary industry, where I will be able to
broaden my horizon and grow within my passion for this craft. I find myself
to be a life student forever evolving.
Education:
2010. The Star Career Academy of New York ( formerly Culinary Academy)
NY, NY
Certificate in Professional Cooking
Courses: Skills, Food Prep, Restaurant Operations, IRK (quantity
cooking)
Baking & Cake decorating, Catering, Externship
300 hours
1993- 1994 LaGuardia Community College NY,
NY
Human services major- 1 year
Experience:
2010- Present Loem Boathouse restaurant
NY, NY
Garde manger
. Sanitation
. Prep and set-up line
. Service
. Breakdown
2009-2010 Restaurant Associates @ VIACOM NY, NY
Culinary Externship
. Prep and prepare products
. Caterings
. Sanitation and Safety
2008-2009 Citarella
NY, NY
Catering/ cook
. Prep & Prepare, Crudite, Shrimp, Smoked fish, Cheese platter
and filet mignon
. Prepare sandwiches for caterings
. Fry, Grill, and Roast Poultry
. Handle orders and receipts for basket dept
Experience (con't):
2006-2008 Restaurant Associates @ London Stock Exchange U.K
Kitchen assistant / Head porter
. Sanitation & Safety
. Prep fruits and vegetables
. Monitor and check deliveries
. Prep canap ( pickling, grilling, roasting, frying & deep
frying.
. Kept records ( time temp,
2005-2006 Messina Restaurant, Catania, Sicily
Italy
Kitchen Assistant- 3 months
. Prep and Prepare according to market menu
. Assist in selling olive oil products
2005. Fresh Bite
Crew leader
. Maintained inventory and supplies
. Oversee that the Production of business was done correctly
. Help with creation of new recipes
. Cooking & Baking
2003. Balcony Caf
Line cook
. Prep & Prepare daily salads for line
. Grill
. pizza
Skills: Good knife skills, very organized, passion for cooking, able
to anticipate to next move in a fast pace environment, attention to detail,
computer literate, excellent people skills and reliable.
References: Bob Allen- Citarella
Telephone# 1-631-***-****
Chef John Nunziata- Restaurant Associate @ Viacom
Telephone# 1-212-***-****
Jace- Manager at Restaurant Associate @ Viacom
Telephone# 1-617-***-****
Head Chef Ali Thrower- Restaurant Associate @ London Stock
Telephone# 011************
E-Mail - ********@*******************.***