James William Rucker
Knightdale, NC 27545
PERSONAL OBJECTIVE
To obtain a full-time position in the food and restaurant industry incorporating my managerial
training and various culinary experiences; and allow for further growth and development.
EDUCATION
L’ACADEMIE de CUISINE, Bethesda, Maryland
Practical Certificate in Culinary Arts for Professionals,
1990, 3rd in Class
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
*25 years of culinary experience and food preparation
*15 years of managerial experience
*4-Star restaurant employment experience
*Owner of personal chef/catering service, and restaurant
*Ability to work independently or as an integral part of a team
PERSONAL EXPERIENCE
CULINARY
*Food preparation including a variety of sauces, entrees, and appetizers with specialties in, but
not limited to, French and American cuisine, domestic wines, and classical pastries.
*Menu planning
*Artistic food preparation
*Work knowledge of a variety of other cuisine and ethnic menus
*Ability to prepare food according to diet and health limitations/specifications
MANAGERIAL
*Owner of a personal chef/catering service, and restaurant business
*Executive chef/management experience in restaurants and industrial kitchens
*Extensive buffet, banquet, and party management
*Kitchen staff development, education, management, and personal evaluation
*Kitchen designing
*Work-related computer knowledge
JAMES WILLIAM RUCKER
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
*Aramark, Cisco Facility, Raleigh, NC 2013 - present
*Frankie’s Restaurant, Raleigh, NC 2005 – 2013
*Charlotte Coliseum/Charlotte Bobcats, Charlotte, NC 2001 – 2005
*Bank of America Stadium/Carolina Panthers, Charlotte, NC 2002 – 2004
*Harris Grill, Charlotte, NC 2002 – 2004
*Eurest Dining Service, Charlotte, NC 2001 – 2002
*Pat’s Catering, Kannapolis, NC 1995 – 2002
*Gaston Memorial Hospital, Gastonia, NC 1997 – 1999
*Pastis Restaurant, Charlotte, NC 1996 – 2001
*Wyndham Garden Hotel Café, Charlotte, NC 1995 – 1999
*Marriott/Queens College, Charlotte, NC 1992 – 1993
*FDY Catering and Banquet, Inc, Charlotte, NC 1991 – 1995
*Old Ebbitt Grill, Washington, DC 1988 – 1991
EMPLOYMENT ACHIEVEMENTS
*WYNDHAM GARDEN - Employee of the Month
Manager’s ACE Awards,
WIN-STAR Customer Satisfaction Awards
*OLD EBBITT GRILL - Employee of the Month Awards
Management Training Certificate
Food Safety and Inspection Certificate
L’Academie de Cuisine Scholarship
REFERENCES
Available upon request