Raymond Culver, CC
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OBJECTIVE
To further my career in the culinary arts by securing a position in a
professional kitchen that will allow me to build my culinary skills, gain
valuable industry experience and contribute my efforts towards the success
and profitability of the business.
EDUCATION
Culinary Institute of Virginia, Norfolk, VA
Associate of Applied Science in Culinary Arts
Graduated January 2014
Member of the ACF - Certified Culinarian
CULINARY VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
. Member of the ACF Student Competition Team, earning a Silver medal
. Assisted on a couple of catered wedding events, including a 300 guest
buffet
. Kid's Caf Student Volunteer - Prepare from scratch and package meals
that are provided for impoverished children in the area
. Assisted Personal Chef and Caterer Marc Holloway in the food
preparation and set up of large catered event at the Downing -Gross
Cultural Arts Center in Newport News.
. Assisted owner Dana Epstein of The Grey Goose in Hampton with special
catered events, including holiday dinner theater.
CULINARY WORK EXPERIENCE
WindsorMeade, Williamsburg, VA
October
2103 - Present
Line Cook
. Prep the line for service
. Work main dining room and bistro kitchens
. Work the saut station, preparing entrees to order
. Also responsible for the salad and dessert station, preparing desserts
from scratch as well as plating
. Assist with inventory and maintain par stock for the line and kitchen
Seasons Restaurant and Tavern, Williamsburg, VA
April 2013 - June
2013
Externship/Line Cook
. Prepped the line for service
. Worked the broiler station, cooking steaks and burgers to order,
working multiple tickets at a time
. Trained on saut station
. Created daily specials
. Restocked and broke down the line after service; washed dishes as
needed
. Learned to work in a kitchen team, developing time management and
communication skills
CERTIFICATIONS and AWARDS
. ServSafe Certified
. NRAEF Purchasing and Storeroom Management Certification
. CIV Distinguished Performance in Externship
. CIV Distinguished Performance in Mathematics
. Good Conduct Medal
. First Aid Certified
Honorably Discharged from the US Navy