Terrance Hawkins
***********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
seeking a position where my professionalism can shine and will be utilized, with a progressive organization offering opportunity for growth and advancement PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Experienced Chef with over 20 years experience in the Food Industry who is knowledgeable in creating a variety of dishes and planning menus for various events.
Graduate of Escoffier schoolCulinary of Arts April 2021- June -2022 SKILLS PROFILE
● Knowledge of health and safety codes and regulations; current food handler’s card
● Ability to follow recipes, instructions, and guidelines
● Effective interpersonal and oral communication skills
● Experienced supervising a staff of 15 employees
● Understand how to use and operate all kitchen equipment
● Knowledgeable of cooking techniques - broiling, sautéing, etc. in food preparation EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Firebird 2019-2019
Grill cook
● Grill over an open fire high end steaks, fish and other proteins while maintaining and controlling the wood burning fire
Pantry Chef
● Responsibilities where cooking side dish, appetizers and vegetables to order in a timely manner to match the grill cook
Menorah medical center 2012-current
Grill cook
● Responsibilities are as such I do all the buffet line breakfast items and Maintain them while I prepare for the next day's breakfast as well as lunch. Each Breakfast includes a special sandwich or special side such as Denver scramble or breakfast burritos. Lunch is more of fast food items to a crowd of doctors, nurses and visitors. ● Also while maintaining all sanitation expectations .
● May 2020 Employee of the Month
● 2020-2021 Employee of the year
Alameda County Medical Center 2012-2019 Cook
● Prepare foods for patient and special needs according to recipes
● Prepare foods for Doctor’s, nurses and visitors per recipe and own knowledge
● Prepare foods for Doctors,nurses and visitors ala carte
● June 2017 Employee of the Month
● August 2018 Employee of the quarter
Knudsen’s Ice Creamery 2011 – 2011
Line Cook
● Prepared food consisting of diner style menu
● Maintained excellent conditions in accordance with California Health and Safety Goals
● Trained new staff on menu and specialized cooking techniques Urban Park Commissaries 2010 – 2010
Prep Cook
● Prepared and presented food
● Catered company picnics and weddings ranging sizes of 100-400 guest
● Maintained excellent sanitation while working under less than optimal conditions Space Systems Loral 2007 – 2009
● Lab Tech/Composite
● Fabricated parts utilizing carbon graphite, Kevlar and fiberglass
● Bonded flight hardware and interpreted blue prints
● Production of reflectors, waveguide assembly as well as various o Thank you Jen I appreciate you appreciating her parts
Chevy’s 2003 – 2006
Kitchen Manager
● Responsible for weekly scheduling, prep sheets, ordering, receiving and inventory
● Maintained daily Pars and company recipe standards
● Supervised up to 15 employees, delegated tasks and observing their performance
● Chevy’s 8 week Manager in Training Program
Las Villas de Carlsbad 2002 – 2003
Chief Cook; Baker
● December 2002, Employee of the Month Award
● 2002, Employee of the Year Award
● Responsible for delivery of all desert for 3 separate locations Military Experience
U.S Marines 1994 – 1998 ● 2 Navy/Marine Corps Achievement medals for Superior Performance of Duties
● 6 Certificates of Commendations for Outstanding Job Performance