Seamus Allen
Makakilo, Hawaii 96707
*********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE: Seeking a position within the food service industry.
SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE
. Excellent food service management skills.
. Supervisory and operational experience in logistics and all aspects of food service
preparation.
. Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to make decisions in
stressful situations.
. Exceptional ability to multitask in a fast paced environment and work well with
minimal supervision.
. Self- motivated individual and team player with proven track record for success in
organizations engaged in leadership, management and complex operations.
EXPERIENCES
Store Associate Pearl Harbor Commissary Jan 2022-Present
Lunch Cook Kamehameha High School May 2016-Dec 2021
Honolulu, HI
. Prepares proteins, vegetables, and starches an a daily basis for 1900 high school
students on a daily basis, with open buffet setting
. Assists with multiple caterings on a weekly basis ranging from 12 to 300 faculty
staff, students, and special events
. Monitures time and check of temperatures of all food products constantly
. Provides support for off site feeding for numerous field trips in the form of bento
Style
. Board member on the safety community for over 3 years
. Doubles as a lunch and breakfast cook over weekends, holidays, and summer camp
Lead Cook MWR-06, Child Youth Services August 2013-May 2015
U.S. Army Fort Shafter, HI
. Prepared breakfast and snack for 120 children five days a week
. Ensured all HACCP standards were adhered to on a daily basis
. Paid special attention to children with allergic and disability needs
Manager, Food Service/ December 2010 to July 2013
U.S. Army Schofield Barracks, HI
. Entrusted to manage and supervise the welfare of 160 personnel from diverse
professional and technical skill departments
. Ensured proper procedures, temperatures, and time periods are adhered to during
food preparation
. Supervised a staff of 65 employees through scheduling work hours, and duties,
and evaluating performance
. Determined subsistence requirements; made necessary menu adjustments;
established and maintained on-the-job and apprentice training programs
. Applied food service accounting procedures and implemented emergency,
disaster and combat feeding plans for logistical supplies
Manager, Food Service/December 2007 to December 2010
U.S. Army FT. Lewis, WA/Afghanistan
. Liaison for U.S. Military for overseeing U.S. contract support for the largest
operations base in Zabul province, Afghanistan
. Effectively managed 127 containers of supplies and food service products for over
nine months worth over $2,000,000,000
. Maintained and managed the distribution of supplies for over 58 military convoys
through rugged and austere conditions safely and without loss of life or product
. Coordinated supplies and food service logistical support for over 14,000 American
and Foreign National units during Operation Helmand Spider, Afghanistan
EDUCATION
U.S. Army: Senior Leadership Course, Basic Leadership Course, Primary
Leadership Course, Basic Training, Total Army Instructor Course, Equal
Opportunity Course
Certificates: Master Certified Food Executive through
International Food Service Executive Association (IFSEA), Food Service
Contract Management Officer Representative (Korea and Afghanistan) Course,
Basic Culinary Arts Course, Advanced Culinary Arts Course, Hazard Analysis
Critical Control Point Manager, Safe Food Handling Course (Servsafe)