Quality Chef
Resume:
Robert Whitaker
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Huntington Beach, Ca. 92649
Email: ********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
To acquire a position that allows me to perform in a productive and energetic environment while becoming a key contributor to the overall success of a company
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
The RK Group - Houston, Tx.
Feb. 2015 - Current
Title: Chef
Events catered: Houston Rodeo
Augusta Nationals- Augusta Ga.
April 2015 - Current
Title Sous Chef
Events Catered: The Masters
M Culinary Concepts - Phoenix, AZ.
Jan. 2015 - current
Title: Chef
Events catered: Barrett Jackson Car auction, Phoenix Open. Fire camps.
SPECTRUM CATERING- Springs, TX.
May. 2014 - Current
Title: chef
Events catered: Bonnaroo, Burning man. PGA
Tada Concert Catering - LA, CA
Jan. 2013 - Current
Title: Chef
Events Catered: Coachella,
BTS San Diego, CA
Dec. 2012 - Current
Title: Chef
Events catered: Rose bowl 2013, 2014
Arizona Catering Phx, AZ.
Aug. 2012 -Current
Title Chef
Events catered: Local concerts at the hollywood bowl, I heart Music Fest.
Hollywood Caterers LA, CA
May 2012- Current
Title: Chef
Events catered: Big Brother reality TV Show, American Idol, The Voice.
Jackson Catering LA, CA
May 2012- Current
Title: Chef
Events catered: Grammys, Emmys, Oscars, BET Awards, MTV music awards, Producer guild of America. Geffin Records, Chrome Hearts, Golden Globes, People's Choice Awards, Critics Choice Awards. American Music Awards. Bilboard Music Awards.
Latitude 45 LA, CA
May 2012- OCt. 2012
Title: Chef
Local concerts venues and tour catering
Eat to the Beat LA, CA
April 2010 - Current
Title: Chef
Tour catering, setting up tour kitchen and perparing all items for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Tours catered: Cold Play
Gallo Blanco Phoenix, AZ
December 2010 - Oct. 2011
Title: Pantry Chef
Prepping all items for the station
Making all sauces,salads,dessert, and appetizers
Adaptable to work other stations.
St. Francis Phoenix, AZ
October 2010 - Oct. 2011
Title: Line Cook
Set up entire station for lunch, including prep all lunch items
Blanching all the fries
Responsible for all sauces, burgers, sandwiches, soups
Ability to multi task on a fast paced line without compromising quality of menu items
Assisted James Beard Award winning Chef Aaron Chamberlin.
Party Staff Phoenix, AZ
September 2009-October 2010
Title: Cook
Knowledge of on site set up and tear down.
Live Nation Phoenix, AZ
2006-2010
Title: Prep Cook
Assisted tour catering with preparation of menu items
Utilized knowledge of skills to perform various duties to ensure effective and flawless operations
Helped with clean up and sanitation of work stations and dish room.
Dream Center Los Angeles, CA
2005-2006
Title: Head A.M.Cook
Prepared approximately 700 meals a day
Assisted in managing food preparation and overall quality
Adopted inventory management system to ensure all required materials were available
Knowledge of stock and food rotation.
Micheal’s Scottsdale, AZ
2004-2005
Title: Runner
Maintain timely delivery of food and ensured that plate presentation and food quality are of the
highest quality.
Maintained knowledge of menu items, prices, preparation method/time ingredients and quality
standards of taste.
Monitored guest needs and responded promptly.
Knowledge of restocking.
Monitored and maintained cleanliness and sanitary needs.
Eddie Matney’s Phoenix, AZ
2003- 2004
Title: Pantry Chef
Knowledge of all commercial grade kitchen equipment.
In-depth ability to develop and test recipes and techniques for food preparation/presentation.
Cook and supervise the cooking of items that require skillful preparation.
Evaluate food products to ensure that quality standards are consistently attained.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Able to establish excellent rapport with all types of individuals
Excellent interpersonal and relational skills
Adaptability, flexibility, efficiency
Works well under pressure and within structured deadlines
Loyal, dependable, punctual, responsible, strong work ethic, ability to work 3 flat tops simaltaniously, 12 fryers, can muli task and most of the time can do the work of two people
SPECIALIZED SKILLS
Excellent knife handling skills
Knowledge of operating of all commercial equipment
EDUCATION
Point Loma College, San Diego, CA
Business Finance Major
1984-1989
US Navy
Demolition Team
1985-1989
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