Larry Williams

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riverside, ca ****1

abkv8d@r.postjobfree.com

Objective: To utilize my extensive work experience and culinary skills to further the growth and

development of a reputable company.

Highlights of professional experience:

15+ years experience in the restaurant industry as a Chef, and or Lead Cook.

E xperienced in culinary design, menu creation, food preparation and presentation.

Professional experience:

01/2010- 05/2010 J.W. Marriott/ Ritz Carlton

B anquet / Event Services

Responsible for all set ups varying from Audio /Video to table staging chairs and

f loors

Tossed and prepared foods on the spot at guests requests

Cooking and keeping close contact with Banquet and Guest Services M.O.D.

06/2008 – 07/2008 Applebee’s Restaurant

C entral P rep/Pant ry & F ry Cook

Responsible for food preparation

Managed the line and fry stations

Plated salads and desserts according to specifications

10/2007 – 06/2008 Bunz & Company

Line Cook

Solely responsible for the line

Ensured plates were made as ordered

03/2001 – 05/2006 Sodexho @CNN Center

3rd S hift Chef

Created daily breakfast and dinner menus

Set-up and designed a grab-n-go station featuring a variety of diverse sandwiches

11/2002 – 12/2003 Melton’s Apps-n-tapps

Grill Cook

Maintained daily food inventory and accounted for all losses

Grilled food per customer requests

04/2001 – 12/2001 GordonBiersch

P ant ry Chef

Larry Williams

57 Hulen Place

riverside, ca 93721

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Specialized in food presentation for affluent clientele

Responsible for plating, salads, desserts, soups and specialty sandwiches

11/2000 – 08/2001 Oakwood Lanes and Sport Scene Restaurant

Souse Chef

Assisted Executive Chef with all food planning

Trained and evaluated cooking staff quarterly

Worked line both solo and as a team

02/2000 – 10/2000 OH! Bryans

B roil Cook

Printed all meats and cooked meat to correct temperatures according to customer

request.

01/2000 – 10/2000 Picadilly’s Cafeteria

Cent ral P rep

Assisted five man team with food preparation

Covered various food stations during peak times

06/1998 – 12/1999 T.G.I. Fridays

Sauté Cook

Acted as central prep

Maintained low customer wait t imes

Acted as a liaison between wait-staff and cooking staff

03/1997 – 10/1999 Crowne Plaza/Holiday Inn

Split Shift Chef

Cooked for employee cafeteria

Prepared all display t rays for concierge and catered events

Assisted with lunch to dinner transition

07/1997 – 03/1998 Gannet News

Quality Cont rol I nspector

Responsible for ensuring production remained on schedule

Ensured mailing address information were in proper areas

Tracked shipping and receiving orders

Filed orders according to contract name and level of importance

Larry Williams

57 Hulen Place

riverside, ca 93721

abkv8d@r.postjobfree.com

10/1994 – 06/1997 I.B.M.

L ead Cook

Assisted pantry personnel with salad bar and sandwich preparation

10/1994 – 06/1997 Kelly’s Services

Cook, Warehouse

Worked on various temporary assignments mainly as a cook or warehouse

personnel

Education:

01/1994 Poughkeepsie Culinary School of Arts

(Certified Cook)

06/1992 Pelham Memorial High School

(General Studies)

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