Thomas R. Bronson

** ***** **** ***** ******, MA 02660

774-***-**** or adtq5u@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

Seeking a position as a Chef, Sous-chef, assistant chef, or catering chef in a small, organized, and disciplined environment that encourages teamwork and creativity. Although I’ve worked in all areas of culinary, my passion lies in Southern regional, BBQ, Tex-Mex, and Bistro cooking.

Professional Profile

Experience in a variety of settings including large scale production, casual and fine-dining, catering and natural foods.

Deeply committed to quality service at every level and all aspects from preparation to presentation.

Trained in food storage and restaurant sanitation with HAACP & ServSafe procedures.

4 years of experience as a public-school teacher and an ability to bring the best qualities of teaching such as teamwork and communication to the kitchen.

I work best when I have a team to help develop ideas and I’m happiest when

encouraged to be creative.

Relevant Experience

Off The Grid ~ Sandwich, Massachusetts 2022-present

Cook

Assists in all areas including prep, stocks, sauces, smoker, and breakfast

99 Restaurants ~ West Yarmouth, Massachusetts 2021-present

Prep Cook

Greenville Convention Center ~ Greenville, South Carolina 2020-2020

Sous-Chef

Assisted Executive Sous and Chef with inventory, menu development, and organizing

buffets and plated dinners for several thousand people at various events.

Helped supervised preparation of hot foods and sauces.

Reeve’s Catering ~ Greenville, South Carolina 2019-2020

Cook

Assisted Executive chef in preparation of food for catered events both in kitchen and on site.

Additional responsibilities include creating recipes, on site setup and plating.

Southern Palate Cuisine ~ Greer, South Carolina 2018-2019

Executive Sous Chef

Responsible for all menus and food preparation in a 60 seat restaurant specializing in high end Southern cooking.

Assisted chef in supervision and preparation of catering and foodservice areas of the business.

Husk ~ Greenville, South Carolina 2018-2018

Cook I

Prepared all stocks and most sauces and assisted Sous-Chefs with protein and

vegetable prep.

Helped Chef de Cuisine with inventory and ordering supplies and product.

Whole Foods Market ~ Greenville, South Carolina 2006-2018

Kitchen Manager

Designed menus and prepared food on the Chef’s (cold) Case and hot bar along with supervision of other cooks and employees.

Expectations included working with other team members to ensure high quality food production and maintaining high standards for food safety and sanitation.

Garner’s Natural Market & Café ~ Greenville, South Carolina 2002-2006

Chef/Foodservice Manager

Responsible for maintaining a kitchen and service staff of about 12 associates in a natural and organic café, determining menus with appropriate food costs and developing recipes.

Purchasing & Inventory (2002-2003)

2000-2002 Teaching

Garner’s Natural Market & Café ~ Greenville, South Carolina 1999-2000

Lead Cook - Kitchen Manager

Responsible for menu planning and supervision of kitchen staff in a natural/health food. Menus changed daily to reflect special orders and events.

Worked with general manager and market staff in inventory, purchasing, and food storage.

Marriott Foodservices @ Lander University ~ South Carolina 1995-1997

Production Cook/Catering Chef

The Gray House/Stone’s Throw Restaurant ~ South Carolina 1994-1995

Chef

Marriott Foodservices @ Lander University ~ South Carolina 1989-1994

Production Cook/Utility Person

Education

Lander University in Greenwood, South Carolina 1995-1996

M.A.T. in Art Education

Johnson & Wales in Charleston, South Carolina Summer 1994

Successful completion of Am. Regional, Stocks & Sauces, Dining Room, and Pastry.

References

Joe Hagan ~ Kitchen Manager 508-***-****

99 Restaurant 14 Berry Lane, West Yarmouth, MA

Debbie ~ General Manager 508-***-****

99 Restaurant 14 Berry Lane, West Yarmouth, MA

Cathy Budreski ~ General Manager 508-***-****

Café Riverview 451 MA-6A, E. Sandwich, MA

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