DAVID E. DUPPINS
Baltimore, Maryland 21239
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Overview Proficient and meticulous cook with more than six years
experience. Prepared meals within various establishments,
restaurants, institutions and catering. My main objective is
to obtain a position as a chef and to display as well as utilize my
culinary skills
Areas of Expertise
. In depth knowledge of food service operations including large quantity
food preparation
. Excellent skills in operating various kitchen equipment (institutional
and commercial)
. Able to perform manual labor (over 25lbs.)
. Strong in multi-tasking and work in a fast pace environment
. Physically able to work in cold or hot environments
. Skilled in preparing specialized dietary meals
. Skilled in designing menus for any occasion
Professional Experience
Maryland Live Casino BUFFET LINE COOK 2012 - Present
. Maintain food station
. Prep and cook food for stations
. Order food items from food warehouse
. Cook food for special order station
. Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and food station
. Prepare food for Asian, Italian, seafood buffet stations as well as
Pizza and Pasta stations
Glen Meadows Retirement Community CHEF 2007 - 2009
. Prepared meals for residents
. Followed meal guidelines for specified meal preparations
. Maintained kitchen cleanliness and organization
. Adhered to state regulations of food disposal and refrigeration
. Prepared special dietary foods for residents with specific dietary
needs
C&S Wholesale Food Warehouse ORDER SELECTOR 2005 -
2007
. Follow written orders
. Pull and distribute frozen foods for customers
. Stock shelves
. Load and unload trucks
Turkey King Catering OWNER/CATERER 1996 -
Present
. Prepared and cooked turkeys for customers on all occasions and venues
. Order supplies from food warehouse, online vendors
. Bookkeeping and record keeping
. Established accounts and credit with food suppliers
Volunteer Position
Victorious Ministries International ASSISTANT COOK 2000 -
Present
. Assist in cooking and plating meals for the community
. Clean and maintain cleanliness of kitchen and eating area
Education & Qualifications
. 5/2009 - 2010 Lincoln Tech College of Culinary Arts Institute,
Baltimore, MD.
. 8/2010 - 9/2010 ACF Approved Continuing Education Hrs.(Fondant, Sugar
and Chocolate) training
. 5/2008 - 2009 Baltimore Bartending Academy
. 1984 - 1993 United States Army, RTCH Operator
. 1975 p 1982 Lake Clifton High School, Baltimore, MD.