Scott R. Pearson
Lincoln, NE ***22
**************@*****.***
Objective:
Seeking a position in the culinary hospitality field which will provide an opportunity for growth and education.
Employment History:
December 2021 – Present Tabitha Lincoln NE
Dietary Cook
Plan appropriate daily menus for residents and staff. Order food and supplies as needed for Small House Kitchen. Prep and prepare meals and bakery items for 18 residents and staff. Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment.
July 2020 – December 2021 Gramercy Hill Lincoln NE Dietary Cook – PM
Prep and prepare meals and bakery items for residents and staff. Supervise 6 dietary aides in the delivery of meals to the residents in a timely and safe manner. Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment.
May 2017 – March 2020 The Graduate Lincoln Lincoln NE Banquet Prep Cook/Catering Cook
Responsible for food preparation for restaurant and catering operations. Assisted with “line” cooking for both a.m. and p.m. meal service. Assisted with training new staff members on restaurant policies and health code standards. Responsible for checking in and organization of incoming product. Responsible for rotating product in compliance with FIFO. Responsible for maintaining a clean working environment for customers and staff. July 2016 – May 2017 Longwell's Lincoln NE
Assistant Catering Cook
Responsible for prep, cooking and delivery of food for all off-site caterings. Assisted with food prep for restaurant meal services. Expedited meal output during peak business hours in the restaurant. Assisted in training new staff members on restaurant policies and health code standards. Maintained a clean working environment for customers and staff members. March 2016 – March 2018 Courtyard by Marriott Lincoln NE Morning Bistro Cook/Part-time
Responsible for the prep and preparing of food during the morning bistro shift. Maintained a clean working environment for all customers and staff members. March 2016 – July 2016 Big Red Keno Lincoln NE
Cook
Prepped and prepared food for customers in the restaurant. Maintained clean working environment for all customers and staff members
January 2001 - September 2015 The Cornhusker Hotel Lincoln NE Kitchen Manager/Executive Steward
Oversaw all culinary cleaning associates at a hotel with over 46,000 sq. ft. of banquet space as well as a full-service restaurant. Prepared all schedules and oversaw all payroll for culinary department. Maintained kitchen work areas and followed sanitation guidelines for Lancaster County and City of Lincoln. Supervised purchasing of cleaning materials, completed purchase orders, received and maintained inventories. Assisted chef with monthly inventory activities. Conducted testing for hotel employees to attain food handler permits. Proficient in Chef Tec. Supervised cleaning of hotel for annual Marriott inspection. Achieved 100% mark in 2007. Earned Level 4 Food Handler Permit. Assisted banquet chef with plating up banquet functions. Achieved lowest employee turnover in department since the opening of the hotel. September 1997 - January 2001 The Cornhusker Hotel Lincoln NE Kitchen Supervisor
Supervised overnight kitchen staff. Maintained appropriate kitchen sanitation. Completed all quarterly inventories for banquet and restaurant china and silverware. Education:
1988 - 1990 Cloud County Community College Concordia KS AA of Applied Science in Hospitality Management
Awards Scholarship, Chef Trainer Certificate in Essentials of Hospitality Management Professional Status:
20-plus years of culinary and kitchen supervisory experience Proficient in Labor Cost Control, Food Cost Control, Scheduling and Payroll Management