Michael D. Lovelace
San Antonio, TX 78240
Objective
Joining a cohesive team which concentrates on above-average customer appreciation
I am confident as having practical and moderate skills necessary to be an efficient, assertive
Cook / team member in a professional kitchen. I am very much looking forward to working, training, and guidance from chefs/management in the San Antonio area.
Education
Culinary Institute of America, San Antonio, TX; Culinary Arts Certificate, Graduated 5.25.2007,
2.8 G.P.A. Training included 30 credit hours/ 784 clock hours in subjects such as:
Gastronomy; Culinary Math; Safety and Sanitation; Cuisines of the Americas, Europe, and The
Mediterranean; Garde Manger; Baking and Pastry Development
Serve-Safe Certificate no. 5141708, Exam Form no. 4290
Employment
From To
10/14 1/16 Dominion Country Club, San Antonio, TX
-Banquet Chef, $13.5 @ hour -Assuring Quality/Quantity of Banquet
plating/Buffets/assist in A la Carte’/Daily Specials as detailed by Sous Chef
-Assisting Exec. Chef with upcoming menu planning/refining/costing
-Assisting with inventory tracking/Sysco ordering/Daily Main Kitchen
10/13 4/14 Toast Bistro and Lounge, San Antonio, TX
-Sous Chef, $13 @ hour -Daily Entree, Soup, Dessert specials
-Monitoring of correct portioning, presentation, and tasting of regular
Menu, guest approval -Set-up and cookery for strong brunch -Weekly Sysco and produce orders
9/12 10/13 Bourbon Street Seafood Kitchen, Leon Springs, TX
-Grille/Sautee Cook, $12 @ hour -Seafood/ Protein Butchery
-Station Preparation and service -Cajun/Italian- American Fare
2/10 5/11 Gourmet Catering and Gifts, San Antonio, TX
-Sous Chef, $11.5 @ hour/ bonus -Menu Development w/ Chef
-Inventory/ Kitchen Management -Menu Costing and Bidding
-Supervision of Catering Events ranging from 50-500 people
Personal References
Robert Holston Loss Prevention, Randolph A.F.B., San Antonio, TX 210-***-****
Rene Cantu Satellite Installer, Dish Network, San Antonio, TX 210-***-****
Jay Nash Executive Chef, Dominion Country Club, San Antonio, TX 512-***-****