Supervisor Management
Resume:
Jesse C. Stiggins, Jr.
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
********@*****.***
PROFILE
Award winning Chief Steward,/Cook with over thirty-two years of
comprehensive experience in both military. offshore and civilian
environments. Extensive shipboard cooking experience, including staff
management and full cycle supply and inventory management. Results driven,
with a highly acute sense for attention to detail, a fierce work ethic,
highly effective with multi-tasking and meeting deadlines, and is dedicated
to exceeding service expectations. Committed to creating a memorable
dining experience for all patrons, and able to provide excellent service
while working under extraordinarily difficult conditions in high-pressure
environments. Passionate about delivery of excellence, from menu creation
through the execution of a flawless service.
QUALIFICATIONS
. Recognized for Developing Creative Menus and Meeting Specialized Dietary
Needs
. Expert with High Volume / Multi Outlet Service Operations
. Successful Experience in Purchasing & Inventory Management
. Highly Effective with Budgeting and Profit & Loss Management
. Outstanding Performer in Chaotic and Highly Pressured Environment
. Able to Quickly to Build a Rapport and Develop Effective Professional
Relationships
. Experienced in Hiring, Training, Developing and Retaining Exemplary
Employees
. Highly Skilled in Quality Control and Culinary Sanitation
EXPERIENCE
Cook/ Deckhand
Dec 2013-March2013
AMC Liftbots
In charge of menus, ordering of supplies, meal preparation and galley
sanitation. Supported crew and guests from 2 to 20 personnel. Assisted with
Deck and engine room operations. Provided services in the Gulf of Mexico
oil fields.
Cook
March2012-Dec 2013
Offshore Staffing Services of Acadiana
In charge of menus, ordering of supplies, meal preparation and galley
sanitation. Supported crew and guests from 10 to 35 personnel. Provided
services on Lift Boats and Work Boats in the Gulf of Mexico oil fields.
Chief Steward Nov 2009 - Feb
2012
NOAA Ship Pisces
Reporting to Commander Pete Fischel, I supported a crew of forty-one,
including officers and scientists, working in varying sea conditions and
handling multiple of dietary needs and allergy restrictions. Assisted in
bringing the vessel to life, from shipyard to operational status, creating
menus, procuring all items needed for the set-up and operation of the
galley and dining the facilities. Provided input on the redesign of the
galley and dining facilities, which are currently undergoing renovation to
bring the galley up to the required specifications for shipboard
operations. This vessel played an extended and critical role in operations
monitoring the oil spill disaster in the Gulf of Mexico, supporting
operations and conducting research for any impact to the ocean and the
environment. Directly supervised and trained one cook.
Second Cook May 2007- Nov
2009
NOAA Ship Oregon II
Reporting to Master Dave Nelson, I supported a crew of thirty-two,
including officers and scientists, working in varying sea conditions and
handling multiple of dietary needs and allergy restrictions. Consistently
maintained services during continuous operations, acquiring provisions and
essential items for the vessel during extremely short port calls to change
out scientific crewmembers. Directly supervised and trained one cook.
Lead Chef Sept 2006- April 2007
Flagler Pines Skilled Nursing Facility
Reporting to Dietician Gale Loper, I supervised a kitchen staff of twenty-
three culinary personnel in support of a one hundred and twenty bed nursing
facility, handling the unique dietary needs of an assisted living facility.
Chief Steward (Augmenting) Jan 2006-
Feb 2006
NOAA Ship Ka'imimoana
Reporting to the Executive Officer, I supported a crew of thirty-six,
including officers and scientists, working in varying sea conditions and
handling multiple of dietary needs and allergy restrictions. I was
personally requested to fly to Hawaii and take over as Chief Steward while
transiting to San Diego, California for an essential renovation. I was able
to step in and take over for the ailing Chief Steward without any major
interruption to daily operations.
Chief Steward Jan 2004- Aug
2006
NOAA Ship Nancy Foster
Reporting to Commander Jamie Verlaque. I supported a crew of thirty-four,
including officers and scientists, working in varying sea conditions and
handling multiple of dietary needs and allergy restrictions. I flew out to
assist the vessel after the emergency loss of the Chief Steward and was
asked to take over the operation. This vessel was essential in monitoring
the health and protection of the countries reefs the Gulf of Mexico and the
east coast as well as the sea life there and in the Caribbean waters,
Second Cook (acting Chief Steward) May 2001-
Jan 2004
NOAA Ships Delaware II & Oregon II
Reporting respectively to Commander Todd C. Stiles and Master Jack McAdam
Procurement Supervisor, Assistant Food Service Officer, Leading Mess
Specialist
Surface Combat Systems Center, Wallops Island Virginia
Jan 1999-May 2001
Elementary School Dining Facility Supervisor, Cash Collection Agent for All
Base Schools
Naval Air Station, Keflavik Iceland
Jan 1995-Dec 1999
Lead Mess Specialist
Naval Diving and Salvage Training Center, Panama City Florida
Jan 1992-Dec 1994
Captain's Chef/ Wardroom Supervisor, Galley (kitchen) Supervisor
USS San Jacinto CG 56, Norfolk Va.
Jan 1987-Dec 1991
Cook on Watch/ Prep Supervisor
Recruit Training Command, Orlando Florida
June 1985-Dec 1987
Storeroom Custodian/ Cook on Watch/ Baker
USS Chandler DDG 996, San Diego Ca.
May 1981-May 1985
JOB RELATED SKILLS
. Proficient with Microsoft Windows based computer operating systems
. Experienced using Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
. Ordinary Seaman Merchant Mariner Credentials
. Current TWIC card
. Current Passport
. Certified in the Current Standards of Training, Certification & Watch
Keeping (STCW)
. Servesafe Certificate
. HUET Certification
. Safegulf Certified
. Apache platform safety Certification
. HS Safety Certification
. Respirator Certified
. Mobile Bay Certification
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
. Awarded a Bronze Medal with the NOAA Ship Nancy Foster as part of the
crew while working in the Gulf of Mexico after Hurricane Katrina.
. Awarded Bronze Medal with the NOAA Ship Pisces as part of the crew while
monitoring the plugging, clean up operations and follow up research
during the Gulf Oil Spill Disaster.
. Received Two (2) Letters of Commendation for zero discrepancies during
periods while assigned as Storeroom Custodian Supervisor.
. Received Two (2) Letters of Commendation for zero discrepancies during
Supply Management inspections while assigned as Storeroom
Custodian/Supervisor.
. Received One (1) Letter of Commendation for Superior Performance of my
duties as Departmental Lead Petty Officer.
. Received Three (3) Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals for
correcting major inventory discrepancies totaling over $200,000 at three
separate commands, increasing accountability for each ship by as much as
50%.
RERFERENCES
. Master Dave Nelson, Ship's Master, NOAA Ship Oregon II - 504-***-****
. Commander Peter Fischel, NOAA Ship Pisces - 504-***-****
. Master Joel Hughes, Seacore Liftboat Conquerer
. Master Eric Cann, Laredo Liftboat Grand
. Master David Lithway, Seacore Liftboat Endurance
. Master Matt Benken, Jambon Workboat Nicolas C
. Master Eric L. Daniels, Jambon Workbooat Lilly Bordelon
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