REGINALD S. REID
Suffolk, VA 23435
ad3vxm@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE: Seeking an Executive Chef position utilizing 20 years of increasing responsibilities, A.A.S. in Hospitality Management and on-the-job knowledge of management, purchasing and budgeting, and public relations.
SIGNIFICANT RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Currently purchasing through US Foods pricing agreement via US Foods Company.
Certified as a Servsafe culinarian through 2015
Served as Special Functions Chef from 2000-2009, planning, ordering and orchestrating annual Christmas parties for over 300 physicians and administrators for Riverside Regional Medical Center.
Personally responsible for the President, the Board of Directors, and any special guests that required breakfast, lunch, dinner or any special receptions upon request.
Responsible for ordering food, paper supplies and other provisions weekly
Prepared monthly work schedules
Cost out recipes to ensure proper portion control and cost efficiency
Prepared special meals for new moms weekly
Understand all patients diets and particular needs (regular, puree, mechanical and renal etc.)
Led the Restaurant, The Swann Terrace at the Founders Inn Hotel and Resort, in winning the “Best of the Beach Gold Award” for fine dining in Virginia Beach.
Dedicated to my position, worked long hours to ensure that throughout all inspections the standards of food preparations, and sanitations were consistent in maintaining high sanitation scores.
Implemented proper food storage, FIFO curtailing waste and helping to control food cost.
Supported the Banquet Staff daily, demonstrated team work to the entire kitchen operation while working on the Restaurant side of the house.
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CAREER HISTORY
Riverside Regional Medical Center - 1999 to present Executive Sous Chef
Special Functions/ Banquet Chef
Planned, prepared all banquets for
Various staffs and departments at the hospital.
SWAN TERRACE
Founders Inn Conference Center - 1996 to1998 Kitchen Supervisor. Daily prepared meals for an average of 50-150
USS SAN JACINTO CG-56 -1994 to 1996 Chef Supervisor. Daily prepared meals for 360 persons. Managed the day to day operation of the kitchen.
USS SCOUT MCM-8 - 1993 to 1994 Leading Chef. Handled all purchases and financial aspects of the food service department.
SECRETARY OF THE NAVY - 1991 to 1993 Prepared many socialized events for
AND CHIEF OF NAVAL members of Congress/Senate. OPERATIONS Ensured guests received prompt and
courteous service.
NAVAL AIR FACILITY, - 1990 to 1991 Card Supervisor and Central
WASHINGTON, DC Assignment/Records Desk Clerk. Ensured proper assignment to distinguished guest.
USS FRANK CABLE AS-40 - 1987 to 1989 Galley Baker and Cook. Prepared assorted breads and desserts.
GITMO BAY, CUBA - 1986 to 1987 Galley Baker. Prepared assorted desserts and breads.
Education
U.S. Navy Mess Specialist “A” School
Completing all necessary chef courses with an outstanding rate
Graduated from Tidewater Community College in 2009
A.A.S in Hospitality Management