Mark A. Wood
Pasco, WA *****
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Objective: Decorated U.S. Navy veteran with over 10 years in the food service industry. Seeking employment in food service to enhance the efficiency of preparation, quality and presentation of all menu items.
Experience: Chicken Express Garland, TX
Prep Cook Sept. 2015 to Oct. 2016
Accountable for all incoming bulk food items
Insured proper storage of bulk food items
Executed daily operations of the kitchen
Observed and tested foods to determine if they had been cooked sufficiently
using methods such as tasting, smelling, and proper cooking temperature
Black Eyed Pea Restaurant Garland, TX
Prep Cook and Line Cook Oct. 2013 to Aug. 2015
Inspected utensils and silverware for proper sanitation
Weighed, measured, and mixed ingredients according to recipes and
personal judgment using food preparation equipment and utensils
Inspected food preparation and serving areas to ensure observance of
safe and sanitary food handling conditions and practices
Preparation and baking of fresh bread from scratch
Ensured proper menu items issued to servers per their instructions
State of Texas Mineral Wells, TX
Security Porter Feb. 2012 to Oct. 2013
Responsible for maintaining food sanitation guidelines
Prepared meals for Security Staff
Assisted the Chief of Security and Officers in daily responsibilities
Kroger Food Stores Dallas, TX
Delicatessen Associate Sept. 2007 to Aug. 2010
Sliced lunch meats to customers specifications
Prepared food items for the hot bar
Developed procedures to decrease food waste
Ordered perishable food items and supplies
Golden Blount Manufacturing, Inc. Addison, TX
Customer Service and Inventory Control Aug. 1998 to Dec. 2002
Managed Shipping and Receiving Department
Liaison between Company’s President and Production Manager
Ordered and maintained an extensive stove pipe inventory
Retail sales
Customer service for business accounts nationwide
U.S. Navy Yokuska, Japan
Mess Specialist Sept. 1990 to Aug. 1996
Supervised 5 cooks to ensure proper food preparation and food
sanitation
Assigned as the Commanding Officer’s Cook
Prepared Commanding Officer’s meals
Responsible for cleanliness of Commanding Officer’s quarters
Instrumental in the preparation of Commanding Officer’s events
and parties
Inspected equipment and utensils for proper sanitation to prevent food-
borne illness
Trained assistant cooks
Assisted in the preparation of menu items for a ship’s crew of 4500 men
Accountable for proper completion of food preparation documents
Education: Westwood College Dallas, TX
Aug. 2010 – Feb. 2012
Computer Assisted Drafting (CAD), Microsoft Word, and
Microsoft PowerPoint
U.S. Navy San Diego, CA
Dec. 1989 – Apr. 1990
Food Preparation, Presentation, Sanitation and Culinary Arts
Dallas Firefighter and Paramedic Training Dallas, TX
Dec. 1982 – Aug. 1983
Firefighting Science and Techniques and Emergency Medicine
Richland College Dallas, TX
June 1981 – Mar. 1982
Construction Management Technology