John Skelton
Fort Lauderdale, FL *****
adzhm9@r.postjobfree.com
Work Experience
Lead Line Chef
W. Hotel - Fort Lauderdale, FL
May 2021 to January 2022
As lead chef worked in 2 kitchens responsible for the production of orders for in room dining and guest dining. As well as helping executive chef with banquets. Banquet Chef
MIDLAND COUNTRY CLUB - Midland, TX
September 2014 to June 2019
As banquet chef I oversaw all banquet planning and execution of those menus based upon the needs of customers. As well as developing new menus, scheduling of staff. And or working in conjunction with food and beverage director on various aspects of the kitchen duties. Head Baker
HOUSTONIAN HOTEL - Houston, TX
January 2002 to March 2004
As the head baker I was responsible for the production of all bread and pastries for the hotel's various parties and banquets. Overseeing employees as well as ordering products, maintains a schedule and or managing food and labor cost.
Jr.baker, Baker, pastry cook, assistant pastry chef Harveys resort and casino - Stateline, NV
August 1999 to December 2001
Worked my way up the ladder in this very luxurious hotel of 741 rooms 8 restaurants a wedding chapel various banquet facilities. As a member of the pastry Dept I was responsible for all pastries cakes plated desserts and ammenties for the 8 restaurants and fine dining as well. This job is where I really was able to excel at my culinary training. I gained alot of valuable experience at this job. Prep Cook, pantry, saute, broiler,middle
A. Sabellas
May 1997 to August 1999
Was a student while working in this high volume fast paced kitchen used what I was being taught in a practical experience. This was an excellent job when I was in school. Recieved the opportunity to learn alot about all aspects of the kitchen in a real world setting Education
Associate in Arts (AA) in Culinary Arts
Treasure Island Advanced culinary institute - San Francisco, CA February 1997 to August 1999
Skills
• Culinary Experience
• Restaurant Experience
• Kitchen Management Experience
• Banquet Experience
• Catering
• Cooking
• Time Management
• Kitchen Experience
• Food Preparation
• Leadership
• Food Safety
• Food Production
• Inventory Control
• Pricing
Languages
• Spanish - Fluent
Military Service
Branch: US ARMY
Service Country: United States
Rank: E-5
April 2008 to December 2012
Enlisted Us ARMY at 31 years of age served honorably for 4 years 3 active 1 as a reservists. Certifications and Licenses
ServSafe
Food Handler Certification