Joseph “Joe” T. Firment, Jr.
Laurel, MS 39443
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Professional Experience
Includes catering, administration and management, ordering food supplies, inventory, budgets, technical training, trade training, purchasing, loading kitchen, pastry, butchery, front of house, and housekeeping.
Baymont Hotel February 2021- Present
Laurel, MS
Night Desk Clerk/ Auditor
Maintain guest satisfaction during stay and complete/review financial statements for previous day.
Edison Chouest Offshore February 2005-July2018
Galliano, LA
Vessel Cook
Responsible for meal preparation and cleaning/supervision of galley and living quarters.
Reports daily to Boat Captain.
Oilfield Production Contractors December 2003-January 2005
Houma LA
Production cook working on offshore production platform.
Preparing three meals daily working on a 14/14 scheduled rotation.
Taylor's International Services August 2001-October 2003
Chad, Africa
Assistant Executive Chef/Menu Manager 800-1150 people.
Covering all aspects of the business, food safety, cooking, and cleaning procedures.
Sodexho Services March 1999-July 2001
Laurel, MS
Assistant Manager/Supervisor
Supervision of 7 employees
Motivate, train, and monitor quality performance and customer satisfaction.
In charge of food and cash control as well as maintain a $676k annual budget.
Marine/Cliffs/R & B Falcon Drilling Services March 1992-January 1999
Houston, TX
Galley Supervisor/Cook/Night Cook
In charge of all operations/24 hours galley aboard offshore drilling rig.
United States Air Force March 1982-March 1992
Worldwide Deployment
Supervisor Dining Services
Division Staff Sgt. E5
Directly responsible for single and multiple food service facilities at six facilities located in the United States and Europe.
Direct Supervisory responsibility.
Education
United States Air Force
Food Services Supervisor's Training Course
Food Services Technical Training Course
Jones County Junior College
Basic course work toward AA degree
Personal
Honorable Discharge, United States Air Force
30 years Food Service Management Experience
History of meeting and exceeding goals
N.R.A. Serve-Safe-Certified
Proven ability to effect positive outcomes under difficult situations
Available to locate where needed
Awards
Numerous Awards and Commendations for Excellence, Performance, and Integrity
Chef of the Quarter: 1989 King Salmon, Alaska for two consecutive terms