Mark Christopher Menk

***** ***** ***.

Alta Loma, CA.

909-***-****

951-***-****

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Summary: Well-organized and efficient.

• Work well in a high pressure environment.

• Thorough understanding of restaurant functions.

• Trained in all areas of front house service and kitchen service.

• Self-motivated and assertive..

Experience: Cirivello's Sports Bar & Grill Long Beach, CA.

Restaurant Cook (line & prep) 05/05-06/07. 09/09 to current

• Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes and personal

judgment and experience.

• Weighed, measured, and mixed ingredients according to recipes

and personal judgment, using various kitchen utensils and

equipment.

• Portioned, arranged, and garnished food, and served food to

waiters and patrons.

• Carved and trimmed meats such as beef, veal, ham, pork, and

lamb for hot and cold service, and for sandwiches.

• Washed, peeled, cut, and seeded fruits and vegetables to prepare

them for consumption.

• Baked, roasted, broiled, and steamed meats, fish, vegetables, and

other foods.

• Prepared and cooked foods requiring short preparation time.

• Cleaned work area and food preparation equipment.

Old Ranch Country Club Seal Beach, Ca.

pantry, banquet & prep cook 06/07 to 08/09

• Successfully handled large parties and banquets of 300 to 500

people.

• Was instrumental in preparing food for large functions.

• Structured and maintained menu's and food preperation for large

functions directed activities of one and more workers who assisted

in preparing and serving meals.

• Cleaned, cut, and cooked meat, fish, and poultry.

• Lead work of survey party under direction of performing surveying

duties not requiring licensure.

• Prepared and cooked food according to instructions.

• Cleaned work area and food preparation equipment.

Anahiem Hilton Buena Park, Ca.

• Assisted restaurant cooks in preparing foods.

• Washed, peeled, cut and seeded vegetables and fruits.

• Cleaned, cut and ground meats, poultry and seafood.

• Stirred and strained soups and sauces.

• Cooked foodstuffs according to menus, special dietary and

nutritional restrictions, and numbers of portions served.

• Took inventory of supplies and equipment.

• Baked breads, rolls, and other pastries.

• Cleaned food preparation equipment and work area.

Sir Winstons at the Queen Mary Long Beach, Ca.

Fish & Shellfish prep/cook (intern)

• Prepared and cooked foods requiring short preparation time.

• Took orders from customers and cooked foods requiring short

preparation times, according to customer requirements.

• Planned work on orders so that items served together were finished

at the same time.

• Cleaned food preparation equipment, work areas, and counters and

tables.

• Prepared specialty foods, such as fish and shell fish. Cleaned, cut

and ground meats, poultry and seafood. according to recipes.

• Stirred and strained soups and sauces.

• Weighed and measured designated ingredients.

• Carried pans, kettles and trays of food to and from work stations,

stove and refrigerator.

• Stored foods in designated areas, utilizing knowledge of

temperature requirements and food spoilage.

• Cleaned work areas, equipment and utensils.

Education: Long Beach College Long Beach, Ca.

Certifacate, Culinary Arts 2006

References: Available upon request

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