Michael Durango
Clifton NJ, ****1
***********@*****.***
Education
The French Culinary Institute, New York, NY
Grand Diploma in Culinary Arts January 2012
•Intensive nine month course of culinary study and 600 hours of hands-on practical training in classic French cooking techniques
Clifton High School, Clifton, NJ
High School Diploma September 2006 – June 2010
Work Experience
Midland Brew House, saddle brook, NJ
Lead cook, Grill. September 2015 _
Victor’s Café, New York, NY
Line Cook June 2013- january 2014
•Working in grill and saucier
•Worked in garde manger
•RSVP, New York, NY
Line Cook June 2012-January 2013
•Worked in garde manger, saucier
L’Ecole, New York, NY
Student Cook October 2011-January 2012
•Worked in garde manger, poissonnier, saucier and pastry stations at the restaurant of The French Culinary Institute, as part of the curriculum
•Average covers from 50-100; assisted in preparation of staff meal for 200
Something Different Party Rental, Paterson, NJ
Delivery Assistant June 2008-2013
•Daily responsibilities include: Delivering 500-1000 party rental supplies to 15-20 clients, picking up empty containers for warehouse, and obtaining signatures for deliveries
•Loading, delivering and unloading trucks, daily routes, and maintaining cargo security at all times.
•Involved in pre and post trip inspection
•Trained to maintain complete records of truck maintenance, delivery schedules, customer issues, and location notes to inform management of delivery operations
•Communicate with a 2-way radio
Additional Skills and Experience
•ServSafe certified
•Proficient in Microsoft Word
•Working knowledge of English and Spanish