Brandon Miller
Burnsville, MN 55337
abknc2@r.postjobfree.com
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Objective:
. Seeking a position in the culinary field that will offer me the
opportunity to advance and develop my skills and provide a sustainable
income to fit my family oriented lifestyle.
Education:
. Associate in Applied Science
. Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts, Obtained: Aug. 2010
Minneapolis/ St. Paul Cumulative GPA: 3.24
Certifications:
. Culinarian Certification -American Culinary Federation Obtained: Aug
2010
. Serv Safe Certification -National Restaurant Association Obtained:
Feb. 2009
Skills and Abilities:
. Ability to work well under pressure because of outstanding time
management skills.
. Capacity to set realistic goals and accomplish goals set fourth.
. Means to identify and communicate self and others value judgments
effectively.
. Possess understanding to analyze and learn from life experiences- both
one's own experiences and others experiences.
. Computer proficient - Microsoft word, Microsoft excel, & Internet
explorer.
Related Employment:
Chianti Grill- Burnsville, MN
Line Production / Cook
Mar. 2010 - Present
. Experience running saut , grill, oven, fryer, and pasta stations
. Reproduction of recipes to identified specifications
. Manage output of ticket orders
. Assist in nightly preparation of product for service
. Manage nightly sanitation practices on individual station
. Maintain professional demeanor as well as kitchen appearance
Osteria I Nonni - Lilydale, MN
Extern
May 2010 - Aug. 2010
. Completed 360 hours throughout six week period
. Responsible for completion of morning cleaning tasks
. Managed prep quantities on individual stations
. Contributed to production team by continually managing portioned pasta
quantities.
. Production of recipes to establishments identified specifications
. Assisted in nightly station execution and became skilled at operating
the pantry station
. Accountable for icing fresh fish and seafood in conclusion of nightly
service
Stephano's Italian Cuisine -Burnsville, MN
Line Production / Cook
Jan. 2009 - Mar. 2010
. Gained knowledge of Saut , Grill, Oven, and Pantry stations
. Receive product deliveries
. Stock and organize coolers and freezers
. Prep food needed for individual dinning service
. Management of homemade bread quantities - mixing dough, fermentation
period, rolling, proofing, scoring, and baking
. Banquet & Catering setup, production, and cleanup.
. Organize sanitation efforts on a nightly basis
Caf Chili Peppers - Eagan, MN
Line Production / Cook
Jan. 2009 - May 2009
. Prepared customer orders while maintaining professional appearance.
. Inspected and coordinated the mise en place of product delivery's
. Stocked coolers as well as product on line throughout service
. Cleaned and sanitized line, kitchen, lobby, dining areas, and
restrooms in correspondence with master cleaning schedule
. Register experience with cash handling responsibilities
Other Employment:
Christ Church - Apple Valley, MN
Groundskeeper
May 2009- Present
. Created property management schedules
. Developed efficient and controlled watering cycle.
. Maintained professional appearance of property
. Fertilizer applications and weed killer applications
. Tree trimming responsibilities and continuous maintenance of lawn
equipment
. Met weekly deadlines on consistent basis
. Purchased property supplies in accordance to weekly demands
. Cash handling responsibilities as well as requisition of monthly
supplies
. Pest removal duties - including bees/hornets, mouse, and birds
United States Marble - Remus, MI
Laborer
May 2008 - Oct. 2008
. Cleaned and waxed mold surfaces
. Maintained organization of mold movements
. Communication with superiors
. Followed detailed list of instructions
. Management of tape applications