Tracy K. McDowell
Looking for Work
Philadelphia, PA 19143
***************@*****.***
Hello, my name is Tracy McDowell please contact me. 215-***-**** I recently just added New number So this number is where i can be reached as well you can email me ***************@*****.*** also leave a message Thank You, Again.
Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Production Chef
Healthcare Services Group - West Chester, PA
February 2022 to Present
M.I.T manager in training. Recently promoted to this new Position. Of Production Chef I oversee several works at a 180 bed facility in West Chester Pa.
Lead Line Cook
OTG Management - Philadelphia, PA
July 2017 to September 2020
I'm growing into this company and becoming a big part of the OTG.Brand I love it here and plan to stay a very long time. But if an opportunities are available to be taken. I must have complete control in my ability to present a good working relationship with the team. Management is my goal... I will not except nothing less than that. My background speaks for itself. Line Cook
Percy St.Bbq - Philadelphia, PA
May 2017 to July 2017
I'm The Head Line Chef there after only two weeks in God is good ..All the time. Kitchen Staff ( Prep)
Masion 208 - Philadelphia, PA
May 2017 to July 2017
I will be opening the new venture by Owner/Executive (TopChef14) Silva Sena from Top Chef 14 game as Prep Kit. MGR.
Line Cook
Rembrandt's Restaurant - Philadelphia, PA
June 2016 to October 2016
Worked all line positions grade mange,Salad Station Grill, Sauteed &Pizza Station Prep and all around cook.
Line Cook
Misconduct Taveran - Philadelphia, PA
July 2016 to August 2016
Line Cook Grill and Sauteed Stations Prep as well recently just released for lack of work. Line Cook
Cambridge Rest - Philadelphia, PA
July 2015 to March 2016
Was here for a good awhile Mom passed away and I left shortly afterwards. Line Cook and Prep Cook
Mercer Cafe @The Naval Yard in Philadelphia PA - Philadelphia, PA April 2015 to July 2015
Responsibilities
Line Cool In Family Run Restaurant newly built in the Naval Yard Complex Line Cook
Franklin Square Capital Partners - Philadelphia, PA February 2015 to April 2015
Responsibilities
Ala carte corporate Dining at the Company Dining Services . Line Cook and Prep Cook
Whole Foods Market - Wynnewood, PA
December 2014 to January 2015
Responsibilities
Work in the Prepare Foods Dept.
Accomplishments
was not there last working two jobs
Line Cook
Palladinos on E. Passyunk - Philadelphia, PA
November 2014 to January 2015
Responsibilities
Line Cook, Garde manage, Pizza
Accomplishments
To Work with great Chef as Chef Luke Palladino was wonderful. We are still close friends line cook
Hyatt@Bellevue Hotel - Philadelphia, PA
May 2013 to June 2014
Responsibilities
I prepared salads,grill station prep.
Line Cook/Prep Cook
Harvest Seasonal Grill - Philadelphia, PA
September 2012 to March 2013
I've worked at all Line positions and prep for a farm to table restaurant .theme that cater to healthy living. Line Cook/Prep Cook
Borgata Casino&hotel - Atlantic City, NJ
June 2006 to November 2011
Worked in the Borgata for 6 yrs. @ Wolfgang Puck American Grill. While here worked line, prep, bucher, fish cutting. And other aspects Of working in the wolfgang puck organization.
Line Cook/Prep Cook
Tropicana Casino &Hotel - Atlantic City, NJ
February 2004 to June 2006
While here at the "Trop" i worked in the 24hr. Cafe in the Banquets and production kitchen of the organization.
Line Cook/Prep Cook
Bally's Casino& Hotel - Atlantic City, NJ
March 1996 to July 2003
My first job in A.C. while here i worked in the snack bar,24hr, fine dining outlets in the casino. In my yrs there i moved around a lot.
When needed because of my flexibility and ability to adapt to any situations presented to me in the kitchen.
Education
Diploma in Culinary Arts in Culinary Arts
Esco
August 2022 to November 2023
Certificate of completion in Culinary
A.C.C.C. - Mayslanding, Nj
1997 to 1998
High school diploma or GED
Skills
• Culinary Experience
• Restaurant Experience
• Kitchen Experience
• Food Preparation
• Cooking
• Busser
• Food Safety
• Catering
• Kitchen Management Experience
• Banquet Experience
• Serving Experience
• Food Production
• Retail Sales
• Food industry
• Time management
• Leadership
• Sanitation
• English
• Knife skills
• Food service
• Food handling
• Meal Preparation
• Inventory Control
• Team management
• Hospitality
• Meat Cutting
• Labor Cost Analysis
• Merchandising
• Purchasing
• Cleaning Experience
Certifications and Licenses
food handler certificate
ServSafe
Additional Information
While at A.C.C.C I was on an internship through my Union Local #54 H.E.R.E to Progress from Fast Food Classification to Intermediate Cook Classification through Union rules and house rules at the Casinos. That is why that time there is listed.