Aaron T. Golden
East Orange, New Jersey 07018
862-***-**** – Cellular
************@*****.***
PROFILES & SKILLS
Food Service Preparation Professional with over 8 years of diversified experience providing professional customer care. Recognized by superiors for being dependable, dedicated, and able to work independently and in a team environment. Willing to take on extra responsibilities. Knowledgeable in mass production regarding food efficiency and quality.
EDUCATION
French Culinary Institute New York, NY
Attended Culinary Arts Training Courses 2010 – 2010
Cicely Tyson High School East Orange, NJ
Graduated with High School Diploma 2005 – 2009
SPECIAL EVENTS
Goldmen Sacks, New York Public Library, & various City-Wide Events – 2008 – Present
Governor Chris Christie’s Inauguration Ball – The Prudential Center, Newark, NJ – 2009
Special Events @ The Jacob Javis Center, New York, NY – 2008 – 2015
Belmont Race Track – Belmont Stakes Horse Racing Event, Belmont, NY – 2010
Game Opening Program with the Staten Island Yankees, Staten Island, NY – 2009 – 2010
WORK EXPERIENCE
Operates smoker equipment in the preparation and cooking of BBQ ribs and chicken food items.
Prepares food entrees for special events, fundraisers, and catered parties.
Assures that all catering serving stations are properly supplies with utensils and plates for guests.
Reports any missing food items for special events and catering programs to Supervisor when required.
Cleans food preparation area several times during a regular work shift.
Assists Head Chef in the preparation of sauces, soups, salads, sandwiches, and other food items.
Performs general stock & inventory procedures for all stored produce and kitchen supplies.
Assists in the ordering of needed food and kitchen equipment from different vendors.
Answered incoming telephone calls to office and took messages for office staff personnel.
Filed confidential files in Unit filing cabinet based upon alphanumerical format.
Scheduled appointments for upcoming workshops, Positive Recruitments, and Job Fairs. .
Handled financial transactions for customers.
Answered customer’s inquiries regarding all food items available for purchase from Checkers.
Cleaned customer waiting area including food preparation area several times during a regular work shift.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
2016 – Present. Party Chef. Creative Edge Parties. New York, NY
2015 – 2015 Sous Chef. Strong Place New York, NY
2014 – 2015. Banquet Chef. Conrad hotel. New York, NY
2012 – 2013 Smoke House operator The Dinosaur BBQ Newark, NJ
2011 – Present Party Chef Great Performances Catering New York, NY
2011 – 2014 Chef N.B.H. Enterprise, LLC New York, NY
2008 – 2010 Preparation Cook Center Plate / Prudential Center Newark, NJ
2007 – 2008 Grill Cook Checkers / Best Burger Newark, NJ