***** ********* ******• JACKSONVILLE FL *****

PHONE 904-***-****

E-MAIL adey22@r.postjobfree.com

THOMAS L.WILEY JR.

Knowledge/ Skills / Abilities:

Experience in various fields of the workforce has instilled skills which include but are not limited to: 26 years+ of experience in the culinary industry, training in inventory management, food science, dietary management, and restaurant, kitchen and retail management. Specialization in vegan, vegetarian and gluten free food preparation; with a corporate and private background of upscale steak and seafood establishments. Strong managerial traits are organization, attention to detail, ambition, diligence, trustworthiness and possessing a natural leadership quality. Communicative, motivating, approachable and reliable would be some words to describe my professional work ethic. Highly Computer literate. Proficient in Microsoft office 365, Word, Excel and Outlook; as well as most POS systems.

Professional Work Experience:

Native Sun Natural Foods Market

Jacksonville, FL

Independent Subcontractor (Jan 2020 - May 2020)

Temp W-9 Subcontractor. Assistance with operational downsizing of store locations; preparing and repairing property and restaurant equipment and supplies for sale. Reorganization assistance from the culinary side of the business model.

● The Salvation Army of Northeast Florida Jacksonville, FL Position:Executive Chef / Food Services Manager (May 2014 - January 2020 ) Food Services Manager for Towers Social Service Center in Jacksonville, FL. Supervision of the daily operations of a high volume kitchen, with an average of 250-400 meals served daily. Set daily production pars based anticipated volume of clientele. Disaster relief food coordination; working in conjunction City and local governments in disaster planning. Other duties include scheduling, event coordination, purchasing/ inventory systems management, systems development, and hiring/training of a staff. Supports the management staff with daily operations of the facility which includes social service assistance/ supervision for residential clients. Coordination of donations, Inventory tracking, bookkeeping and accounting, and facilities management are also included in this job description. Oversee community outreach to the homeless population through coordination food and provisions. Work hands on with other non-profit agencies to coordinate efforts for community outreach. Purchasing Manager for Facility wide departments. Inventory & Budget Specialist. Assist in records keeping for application and aquisition of state and local funding Grants for programs.

● All Jax Truck Repair Jacksonville, FL

Position:Diesel Service and Body Shop Technician/Heavy Equipment Technician (2011-March 2014) Perform diagnostics and mechanical repairs to Commercial Vehicles and Heavy Equipment. General Service technician duties included; Tire changes, oil and fluid service, hydraulic repair, welding, general mechanic assistant. Assisted in repairing and rebuilding diesel engines; framework and axle service. Body shop duties included preparation, sanding and painting of commercial vehicles, refuse containers, and heavy equipment. General shop duties included inventory of vehicles and equipment; Parts distribution and road testing vehicles after repair

● Native Sun Natural Foods Market Jacksonville, FL Position:Executive Chef / Food Service Manager (2005-November 2011) Manage daily operations of production kitchen, juice bar and deli departments in two locations with an average of 25 employees; specializing in organic and all natural prepared foods for retail sales and catering events. New product development and training, ordering and inventory of produce, meats and seafood; quality control and product consistency, tracking sales, and managing labor and scheduling of multiple departments; developed specific dietary management/production programs for customer base with special needs. Managed and coordinated an “in home” instructional cooking program for customer’s that needed or desired classes on Food Preparation.

● Chart House Restaurant (Landry’s Restaurants Inc.)Houston, TX Position:Executive Sous Chef - Jacksonville, FL Location (2001-2002) Executive Chef - Daytona Beach, FL Location (2003-2003) Regional Chef - North & Central Florida

Location (2003-2005)

Supervision of the daily operations of a high volume upscale restaurant kitchen, with an average of 12-35 employees. Set daily production pars based on sales vs. labor basis. Assisted with ordering and inventory tracking of food and liquor, beer and wine Scheduling of kitchen and service attendants, setting nightly and weekly specials, event coordination, systems development, and hiring/training of a staff. Supported Management staff with daily operations of the restaurant which included: Managing front of the house, customer service, bookkeeping and accounting, and facilities management.

Conch House Marina Resort St. Augustine, FL

Position:Executive Sous Chef / Kitchen Manager (1996-1999) Lead Line cook promoted to Executive Sous Chef position. Duties include (but not limited to) supervise hot line evenings during high volume sales. Work all stations and set ticket times. Expediter and Customer Service Liason. Supervision of the daily operations of a high volume restaurant kitchen, with an average of 17-20 employees. Set daily production pars based on sales vs. labor basis. Assisted with ordering and inventory tracking of food. Management of kitchen and service attendants, setting nightly and weekly specials, event coordination, systems development, and training of a staff. Supported Management staff with daily operations of the restaurant which included: Managing front of the house, customer service, bookkeeping and accounting, and facilities management.

USA Truck, Inc.Van Buren, Arkansas

Position:Professional Truck Driver, Northeastern US Dedicated Division (2000-2001)

Dave & Buster’s Jacksonville, FL

Position:line chef-sauté’ station (2000)

A1A Ale Works St. Augustine, FL

Position: line chef- grill & sauté station (1999)

Fiddler’s Green St. Augustine, FL

Position:prep cook / Line cook (1993-1996)

Education, Training, Additional work related experience:

Allen D. Nease High School, Ponte Vedra, FL

Attended from 1989-1993

St. John’s River Community College, St. Augustine, FL Attended from 1993-1994 High School Completion Program, Received GED

National Training Inc., Green Cove Springs, FL

Attended from 1999-2000 Professional Truck driver Training Program, Class “A” CDL

National Registry of Food Safety Professionals

Certified Food Safety Manager