Daniel C. Vidrine
Opelousas, La
70570
Cell 337-***-****
*********@*****.***
Professional Experience
B&D Marble & Granite
Port Barre, La 70577
Phone-337-***-****
2/2013 to Present
D & M Catering
Opelousas, La 70570
Owner and Chef
December 2009 - Present
-Prepare menu and Decor for events.
-Prepare meals in private homes according to employer's recipes or personal taste and/or dietary needs, handling all meals for the family and possibly for other household staff.
-Peel, wash, trim, prepare vegetables and meats, bake breads and pastries.
-Purchase food as needed to keep kitchen well stocked
-Purchase equipment as needed
Stallion's Steak House,
Opelousas, La 70570
Chef (Grill & Fry)
December 2009- June 2010
-Collaborated with other personnel to plan and develop recipes and menus, taking into account such factors as seasonal availability of ingredients and the likely number of customers.
-Maintained sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations.
-Prepared and cook foods of all varities, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.
-Inspected supplies, equipment, and work areas to ensure conformance to established standards.
-Checked the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.
-Checked the quantity and quality of received products.
-Determined how food should be presented
-Created decorative food displays.
Gold Rush Casino,
8412 I 49 Service Road North,
Opelousas, La 70570
Cook
July 2009- October 2009
-Timed preparation and cook time on orders so that items served together are finished at the same time.
-Cleaned food preparation equipment, work areas, counters or tables.
-Took orders from servers and cooked foods requiring short preparation times, according to customer requests.
-Grilled, cooked, and fried foods.
Education
Louisiana Technical College,
Lafayette La 70501
Culinary Art's Degree, June 2011
Graduating GPA 3.0
Additional Skills
-Computer Skills - Creative Planning Skills