Chef Kent Laidlaw
Stevens Point, WI 54481
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To Whom it May Concern:
I’ve attached a resume for you to review for the possibility of a job opening. If you have and questions please contact me at your convenience at the email listed above. Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Kent Laidlaw
KENT LAIDLAW
8739 STATE HIGHWAY 80
MARSHFIELD, WI 54449
*********@*****.***
FOCUS STATEMENT
Strive to become as proficient as possible in as many aspects of the culinary world as possible. My goal is to become Executive Chef and use my creativity.
EDUCATION
Attended Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Institute,
Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN
Associates Degree in Information Technology
Minnesota State College - Southeast Technical,
Winona, MN
Winona State University,
Winona, MN
Cisco Trained Technician Cisco Network Academy
SKILLS SUMMARY
-Competed in two Iron Chef Competitions, Awarded Most Unique Dish and Best Presentation
-Multiple years of experience handling food whether meat cutting or preparing meals for patrons.
-Designed menu and protocols for HACCP documentation for a new restaurant in Hasting, MN
-Extensive experience in sales and customer service
-Technically Proficient - (Windows 9x/NT/2000/XP/Vista/Win7, Microsoft Office Suite)
-Cisco Trained Technician Cisco Network Academy
-Member of Toastmasters International
-Whitetails Unlimited – B.O.D.
-Elks Lodge – Marshfield, WI Chapter
CERTIFICATIONS
-NEHA (National Environmental Health Association) - Professional Food Manager Certification
-Southern Baptist Disaster Relief – Certified Volunteer
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Self-Employed – Laidlaw Culinary
Private Chef/Instructor May 2016 – Present
Marshfield, WI
-Prepared meals for dinner parties and other functions.
-Teaching different cooking classes for interested parties.
OAK Eatery
Line Cook March 2016 - May 2016
Hamel, MN
-Prepared dished for customers
-Prepped items in advance for the purpose of creating different dishes in the future.
Moscow on the Hill
Line Cook Jan 2016 - April 2016
St. Paul, MN
-Prepared Russian dishes to order for patrons.
-Prepped other dishes ahead of time as needed.
Peoples Organic
Cook Nov 2015 - Jan 2016
Minnetonka, MN
-Prepare organic dishes for patrons.
-Prepare various other dishes when needed.
Cambria Suites
Cook Aug 2015- April 2016
Maple Grove, Mn
-Prepare dishes for hotel guests whether at Reflect Restaurant or room service orders.
-Prepared certain dishes/meals in advance when needed.
Olive Garden
Line Cook Aug 2015 - Nov 2015
Maple Grove, MN
-Precisely prepared dishes for guests by assembly or sauté.
-Assisted with clean up after service ended.
V&H Heavy
Trucks Crane Parts Adviser Sept 2014 – May 2015
Marshfield, WI 54449
-Diligently assisted truck technicians with locating correct parts for specified jobs
-Efficiently transported required parts to technicians as needed -Prepared certain parts to be ready for new truck builds
The Vintage House
Sous Chef/Server August 2013 – May 2014
Marshfield, WI
-Assisted Chef Ron Weis with kitchen duties.
-Accepted the role of being in charge in Chef's absence. -Assumed the role of server and bartender when
needed.
Tiny's Sports Bar and Grill
Cook Sept 2005 - February 2006
Marshfield, WI
-Prepared different menu items to order for patrons.
Midtown Foods
Deli/Meat Cutter Sept 2001 - July 2004
Winona, MN
-Prepared deli items for customers per their request
-Was taught by experienced meat cutters the proper way to breakdown different types of proteins.
RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE
Greater Insurance Service
Licensed Personal Lines Agent Sept 2012 - May 2013
Marshfield, WI
-Guided clients as to which insurance policy would be the best fit for them.
-Diligently assisted them with issues and concerns they had with their policies.
Marshfield Insurance
Licensed Personal Lines Agent Sept 2008 – July 2012
Marshfield, WI
-Guided clients as to which insurance policy would be the best fit for them.
-Diligently assisted them with issues and concerns they had with their policies.
REFERENCES
Chef Ron Weis - 715-***-****
Chef Michelle Theide – 920-***-****
Mark Gosh - 715-***-****
Sue Decker - 715-***-****
Dave Klukas - 715-***-****