William N. Alford Jr.
Maurepas, LA. 70449
Cell # 225-***-****
Email *******.******@*****.***
Objective:
I’m seeking a kitchen managers position with an opportunity for advancement in my career and apply my culinary education and skill set in a professional environment. Education:
June 04 – April 05 Graduated Culinary Institute of New Orleans Trained in knife skills, basic cooking, and food science. Received food sanitation certificate and a 195-hour externship program. I worked in the Chef Table, a fine dining restaurant, where I received hands-on experience working in the following areas of Pantry, Pastry, Sous, and Executive Chef.
May 01 Graduated De La Salle High School
Received Principal Award
Work Experience:
August 14 – May 21 Ingram Barge
Cook: Plan and prepare three meals a day for up to 12 teammates. Manage inventory on a set budget. Clean and sanitize food preparation area and maintain galley. Trained employees for vessel cooking operations.
August 13 – August 14 Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse
Cook: I worked all stations in the kitchen. Maintaining clean and proper work are. Organized budget, cost analyst determination, and reviewed kitchen orders. June 04 – August 13 American Electric Power River Operations Cook: Plan and prepare three meals a day for up to 12 teammates. Manage inventory on a set budget. Clean and sanitize food preparation area and maintain galley. Trained employees for vessel cooking operations.
April 05 – August 05 Gordon Biersch Brewery
Line Cook: I prepared and cook food for plating.
August 05 – January 06 Norwegian Cruise Line of America Cook: I was on the Norwegian Cruise Line Ship M/S Pride of Aloha in Hawaii. I worked in a grilling station on deck preparing small food plates for the shipboard passengers. Certificates:
National Restaurant Association Food Protection Manager of Serve Safe Certificate Louisiana Responsible Vendor Server Permit
NCLA’s Project America Program for Public Health, Safety, and Security Awareness Seafarers International Union-Crowd Management, First Aid, I.S.P.S. Training, Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities, Fire Fighting and Prevention