Sam A. Mize abn9ry@r.postjobfree.com
Garland, TX 75043
Citizenship: US Veterans Preference: 5 points
Objective: Food Production Supervisor, where proven strengths in the areas
of managing and planning combined with strong relationship skills will
contribute to the successful operations of a restaurant or food service
facility by delivering quality food products and best in class service to
the owners, customers and clients.
Background Summary: Extensive experience in the food handling/preparation
industry with focus on the following: Project Management, Menu
Preparation, Staff Supervision, Point of Sale Operations, Inventory
Management, Food Preparation, Procurement, Equipment Management,
Scheduling, Daily Operations Management and Monthly Reporting.
Work Experience
Job Title: Cook 04/2009-
08/2011
CHILD YOUTH PROGRAMS S: Tina Thomas
Bldg. 605 678 McCain Blvd. P: 619-***-**** HR
Contact Y
Naval Base Coronado, Coronado, CA 92118 40
hrs./w, $25,000 yearly
Duties: Setup utensils, plates, etc. on delivery carts sent to individual
classrooms. Retrieved dirty dishes and ran them through dishwashing machine
following proper procedures. Cleaned and sanitized all work tables and
equipment used in kitchen, Setup and break down of conveyor belt
dishwashing machine. Swept and mopped floors in the preparation/storage
areas. Received and stored food items following proper rotational
procedures of first in, first out. Washed, peeled and cut fresh fruits and
vegetables for use in various recipes.
Prepared all hot/cold food items on the menu for children and staff,
between 100 -350 at two different naval bases following separate
assignments. Properly weighed serving size portions for children that meet
their nutritional needs. Recorded amounts prepared and leftovers on daily
accountability forms, Ensured refrigerator/freezer temp logs were properly
maintained. Worked with staff nutritionist on developing menus and backup
plans in case of an emergency. Ordered food items and other supplies when
stocks were low. Inspected all food items upon delivery. Prepared special
meals when asked by director.
Job Title: Waiter/Dining Room Supervisor 04/2008-
08/2008
Chateaux La Jolla Inn S: David Smith
233 Prospect Place P: 888-***-****
May contact Y
La Jolla, CA 92037 40 hrs./w, $23,000/yr.
Duties: Setup dining tables with silverware, napkins, glasses and plates.
Placed and refilled condiments as needed on tables. Greeted/seated guests
and went over specials on the menu. Properly entered meal ticket orders on
the POS system for kitchen staff. Prepared lite menu items like salads,
soups, bread sand desserts. Checked/delivered meal orders to various guest
rooms. Retrieved dirty plates and utensils for kitchen staff to wash.
Vacuumed carpet in dining room. Setup buffet lines for special functions.
As dining room supervisor, made work schedules and logged in their hours.
Trained and supervised 4-6 waiters. Double checked food tickets to ensure
item was what guest ordered.
Job Title: Catering Prep Cook
07/2007-03/2008
Sycuan Casino S: Brian Hinkle
5485 Casino Way P: 800-279-
2826 May contact N
El Cajon, CA 92019 40 hrs./w, $27,000/yr.
Duties: Responsible for setup/breakdown of all catering functions both in
house and all outside catering functions. Gathered all equipment from
serving utensils, chaffing dishes, sternos, tables, chairs, linen, plates,
silverware, tents etc. needed for setup of the function. Served guests on
the buffet lines and replenished items as needed. Ensured proper storage
and temps were maintained on food items being delivered. Prepared/delivered
breakfast, lunch and snack items for children and staff at two different
locations. Washed, cut and peeled various fresh fruits and vegetables for
serving platters. Setup beverages, fruit and vegetable platters for
various meetings throughout the casino. Received and stored all food items
and supplies following proper procedures.
Responsible for refilling all cigarette and snack machines throughout
casino on a daily basis. Pulled, counted and dropped daily deposits from
vending machines totally over 1500 dollars.
Job Title: Bakeshop Supervisor 07/2006-
07/2007
USS ESSEX LHD-2 S: D.R. Landon
Sasebo, Japan P:
May contact N
FPO, AP 96322
Duties: Oversaw bakeshop staff of 12 people. Trained staff on various ways
to make breads and pastry items on the menu. Ensured staff was maintaining
proper cleanliness and sanitation of all workspaces. Recorded amounts
served and leftovers on daily reports. Ensured staff were following
standard recipes. Served breads, pies, cakes and breakfast pastries for
over 3000 people when fully manned. Prepared and decorated cakes for
special occasions. Ordered all food items and cleaning supplies needed for
workspace.
Job Title: Leading Chief Petty Officer
07/2005-07/2006
USS SAFEGUARD ARS-50
S: L.A. Waters
Sasebo, Japan
P: May contact: N
FPO, AP 96322
Duties: Responsible for staff of 4. Trained and supervised staff on
preparation of all menu items. Ensured all procedures were being followed
when cleaning and sanitizing all workspaces. Made sure that portion sizes
and standard recipes were being followed. Responsible for all monthly
reports turned in. Ordered, received, inspected and signed for all supply
items ordered. Responsible for training files on all kitchen staff.
Job Title: Watch Captain Team 1
08/2004-05/2005
USS BELLEAUWOOD LHA-3
S: Robert Ford
San Diego, CA 92114
P: May contact: N
Duties: Responsible for kitchen staff of 12 people. Assigned workstations
and food items to be prepared. Ensured staff maintained the cleanliness
and sanitation of all food workplaces. Double checked staff were following
the standard recipes and portion sizes when serving. Maintained temps of
food items being served on the lines. Served over 3000 guests when fully
operational. Inspected staff on personal hygiene and uniform standards.
Maintained training folders on staff assigned to me. Responsible for
ordering the food items needed for daily operations. Prepared and served
meals for special occasions. Recorded amounts served and portions leftover
on daily records.
Job Title: Warehouse Supervisor
06/2001-07/2004
Naval Air Station BEQ Warehouse
S: J.M. Perry
Coronado, CA 92118
P: May contact: N
Duties: Responsible for staff of 4. Implemented new inventory system to
keep track of fixed furniture, televisions, and all other supplies used
throughout the BEQ System. Managed an inventory of over 1000 items valued
at six million dollars with 100% validity. Forklift qualified.
Consolidated two warehouse into one. Warehouse responsible for deliveries
to 3 other bases. Served as alternate cashier in main accounting office.
Maintained 500 petty cash fund with 100% accuracy.
Education
08/2009 Continuing Education Associates Degree, GPA 2.84
Culinary Arts Program not graduated.
Mesa Community College, San Diego, CA 92111
06/2009 Certificate of Completion, 300 hours
National School of Bakery Arts
La Mesa, CA 91942
05/1981 Diploma/Yes
Nederland High School Nederland, TX 77627
Job Related Training
02/2005 Records Keeper (A-800-0009)
08/2005 Food Service Administration (A-800-0015)
04/2011 Food Safety Manager's/Supervisors Course good till 04/2016
12/2011 SERVESAFE #8666967 Good through 12/2016
12/2004 Holiday Baking Certificate San Diego Culinary Inst.
Honors, Awards
04/1992 Southwest Asia Service Medal Operation Desert Storm
06/2005 Global War On Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
06/2005 Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Operation Desert Fox USS HOPPER DDG-70
Operation Desert Shield
Operations Enduring Freedom 1&2
Operation Iraq Freedom
Letter of commendation Task Force 154
Letter of commendation Commander Middle East Task Force
3 Navy Achievement Medals
Certificate of Commendation, USMC Commanding officer security force London
Sailor of the Quarter Command Naval Activities UK
Volunteer service Medal for coaching six sports for Special Olympics
Navy Commendation Medal
Nominated for White House Staff Position USS HOPPER
Nominated Sailor of the Year Commander Cruiser Destroyer Group 12
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