RESUME
Objective
Seeking a full-time steward/cook position with supervisory responsibilities with an established catering company. Extensive experience in cooking and kitchen safety.
Wendell Lewis
609 baker st, JEANERETTE, LA 70544-0000
Phone: 337-***-****
Alt Phone: 832-***-****
Email: *********@*****.***
Skills & Abilities
Hard working, highly motivated team player with over 25 years experience in the food industry. I was a steward for 6 years on one platform (SP60CF) during the time before/ after hurricanes Ivan,Katrina, and Rita, in which the platform was seriously damaged. Construction crews at peak times brought P.O.B. up to 80 people on board. Also supervised catering crew of 8-12 workers. Restaurant experience includes
working on the line during peak times in the position of expo/grill and fry. Also worked as prep cook. Trained and supervised staff in kitchen procedures and safety.
Employment History
11/2020 - 10/2022
COOK, Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria
Mako catering, Llc, Lafayette, LA
COOK FOR THE CREW ON AN OIL PLATFORM, OR BOAT.
08/2015 - 04/2020
Cooks, All Other, Cooks, All Other
Offshore Services Of Acadiana Llc, Lafayette, LA
COOK FOR CREW, CLEANUP GALLEY, ORDER AND PUT UP GROCERIES
10/2011 - 05/2015
Cook, Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria
GULF HORIZON SERVICES LLC, MORGAN CITY, LA
COOK
03/2011 - 10/2011
Cook, Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria
QUALITY PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT LLC, YOUNGSVILLE, LA
COOK
05/2003 - 06/2010
Steward, Chefs and Head Cooks
EUREST SUPPORT SERVICES, Lafayette, LA
Cook crews meal and supervised catering crew.
I have TWIC card and water survival.
01/2002 - 08/2002
grill cook, Cooks, Fast Food
Checker's Drive Inn, New Iberia, LA
grill hamburgers,and prepare orders. Nighttime closer
11/2000 - 02/2002
Line cook, Cooks, Restaurant
Jason's Deli, Lafayette, LA
Morning cook. Set up line. Work catering orders and to go orders during lunch rush. After lunch rush closed to-go line and moved it to the mainline and worked all the orders.
11/1999 - 04/2000
grill cook, Cooks, Restaurant
Mel's Diner Pt. 2, Broussard, LA
The only cook on the graveyard shift. worked orders, cleaned the kitchen, cleaned fryers, did prep for the the kitchen, and washed dishes on weekdays. As well as anything the morning cook needed for the "Blue Plate" dinners the next day.
02/1999 - 10/1999
grill/night supervisor, Cooks, Restaurant
Bootie's Grill & Bar, Lafayette, LA
grill burgers, steaks, fish, chicken breast, shrimp. Made pizzas, salads, and also prepared deserts. I was cross trained in every position in the kitchen. My responsibilities also included making sure the food went out correctly and with the proper presentation on the correct order and with the right server. Maintaining and supervising a crew of four and the liaison between them and the on-duty manager.
05/1998 - 11/1998
grill cook, Cooks, Restaurant
Red Lobster, Roswell, GA
grill fish, steaks, shrimp, scallops, chicken breast. Night closer. also worked expo/broiler position
07/1997 - 05/1998
grill cook, Cooks, Restaurant
Chili's Grill & Bar, Alpharetta, GA
grill burgers, steaks, chicken breast, and baby back ribs. Worked all positions on the line. But during peak times I would rove helping what position was hit the hardest. Also served as trainer for new kitchen employees. Did prep when I worked mornings.
Education
05/1990
Consumer Electronics
2 Years of College or a Technical or Vocational School
Lafayette Regional Vo-Tech Institute, LA
I was a member of Honor Society
05/1980
General High School Curriculum
High School Diploma
Jeanerette Sr. High, LA
Honors and Activities
Employee of the month twice and runnerup a few times while employed with Chili's.
Additional Information
US Navy Veteran, honorable discharge