RICHARD L. PUTMAN
Phoenix, AZ 85028
**********.**@*****.***
[pic]
Just relocated from Idaho and I would like to continue my work as a top
notch chef and/or kitchen manager. As you can see from my experience and
education, I am well qualified for this type of job but I am also willing
to start on the bottom and prove my skills. I am friendly, honest, work
well with others and have excellent natural cooking abilities. I have
expertise in culinary art trends, food preparation and menu development.
EXPERIENCE
2013-2014 Scooters Chillin N Grillin
Boise, Idaho
CHEF
Responsible for the entire "back of the house". Including all
kitchen duties, ordering food, receiving orders, recipe development,
managed food costs, labor percentages for the kitchen staff.
2010-2011 Seasons 52-Darden Restaurants
Phoenix, Arizona
BUTCHER PREP
Responsible for all receiving. Organized and rotated fish, meats,
produce, dry storage and entire freezer.
Grill. Helped expo with plating. Grilled all proteins. Maintained all
sanitation and health codes. Maintained excellent menu execution
2009- 2010 Thomas Cuisine Management
Boise, Idaho
SOUS CHEF
Responsible for the entire Hospital Cafeteria including management of
13 cooks and 2 cashiers. Responsible for Quality Control of all the
food and Customer Service to hospital patrons. I work in a high
volume fast paced environment that requires accuracy, skill and
knowledge.
Accomplishments: Implemented new menu which improved the quality of
food and made a positive impact on sales in the caf . Also improved
food costs and lowered overall food budget while maintaining high
quality food levels.
2006-2008 Side Street Caf
Gooding, Idaho
CHEF & OWNER
Menu development, purchasing, cost control, inventory, banquet
planning, advertising and always customer service and satisfaction.
Accomplishments: Opened a new restaurant which included equipment
purchasing to menu development and hiring staff. Family Owned
successful currently operating restaurant.
EDUCATION
05/96-11/97 Scottsdale Culinary Institute
Scottsdale, Arizona
Associates of Occupational Studies
Completed the associates of occupational studies in culinary arts,
science and restaurant management requirements and classes.
9/26/2009 Thomas Cuisine Management
Boise, Idaho
Certified Professional Food Manager
Completed the 8 hour certification called SERVE SAFE. This program
certifies my training in food service safety and sanitation.
VOLUNTEER & TRAINING
1994-Present Boise, Idaho
and Phoenix, Arizona
. Volunteer annually during Christmas Season to deliver food to homeless
and serve food through Salvation Army
. Donated Food and Demonstrated Food Nutrition to Hillcrest Elementary
School Students
. Made Cakes to Generate Funds for various schools drives- including
cake walks and fairs