Executive Chef Food Service

Thomas P. Brawn

** ****** ***** ***** *. Walpole, MA 02071 • 781-***-**** • adty2v@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

To find an opportunity that I can provide value using my culinary skills. I have been working in the food service industry for over 30 years and can adapt to many different cooking styles and customer needs.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• JCHE: The Shillman House Framingham, MA August 2015 – March 2021 Lead Cook

o Responsible for evening preparation of 80+ meals o Provided lunch and dinner options for all on site members and visitors o Supervised all received inventory of food product from fridge, freezer, and dry storage to ensure safe handling

• Sodexo Framingham, MA August 2011 – August 2015

Production Cook

o Providing breakfast, lunch and dinner for 1,400 students o Prepping and executing the vegan, global cuisine, and grill stations o Voted #2 for best vegan foods within Sodexo

• Tova’s Catering Norton, MA April 2009 – August 2015 Executive Chef

o Advanced knowledge in Galatt Kosher catering procedures o Understanding religious practices in preparing and serving o Responsible for pre-ordering quantities necessary to implement events

• Diana’s Catering Norwood, MA 2003-2009

Executive Chef

o Total food procurement and production for off premise events o Management of food costs, menu changes, and staff training o Execution of special event menus (weddings, corporate, social) RELATED SKILLS

• Operate & Maintain Industrial

Kitchen Appliances

• Sanitation supervision

• Product and quality control

• Meal preparation

• Adaptable to all kitchen

environments

• Inventory and procurement

EDUCATION

• Johnson & Whales College • Narragansett Bay, RI • 1983 - 1985 o Associates Degree

• Blackstone Valley Vocational Technical High School • Upton, MA • 1979-1983 o Culinary Arts Trade

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