Middletown Va
Phone 813-***-****
E-mail ********@*****.***
John Shields
Objective
Employment History
To secure a position through which I may further develop and utilize my training and experience.
6/22 to present. DoubleTree by Hilton Front Royal VA
Executive Banquet Chef
●Creation and execution of banquet menus
●Ordering and receiving process
●Supervision of safety and sanitation
●Supervision of specs and standards
3/21 to 6/22. Caliente Resort and spa Land O Lakes FL
Sous Chef
● Training,coaching and supervision of kitchen staff
●Maintenance of specs and standards for food prep and presentation
●Creation of daily specials for sports bar and fine dining
●Safety and sanitation of kitchen
●Cleaning and preparation of steaks and seafood
●Plating and presentation during peak hours of operation
8/17 to 2/21 Kafe kokopelli. Dade City FL
Head Chef
●Safety and sanitation of the kitchen
●Training,coaching and supervision of staff
●Maintaining specs and standards of food prep and presentation
●Inventory and ordering process
●Quarterly review of product sales
●Implementation of new menu and special items
●Weekly review of food costs to ensure lowest possible prices
●Cleaning and preparation of meats and seafood
●General food prep
●Plating and presentation during peak hours of operation
11/16 to present.
Cook/ prep 10/16 to 8/17. Union 72 BBQ. Westley Chapel FL
Prep cook
●Preparation and execution of daily prep sheet
●General line work and catering orders
●Opening checklist and line set up
11/07 to 9/16 Davis Island Yacht Club Tampa FL
Sous Chef
Daily prep sheets
Weekly and monthly inventories
Creation of special menu items
Training and supervision of kitchen staff
Sanitation and safety of kitchen
12/06 to 11/07 Z’s Clubhouse Grille Tampa FL
Kitchen manager
Training and supervision of kitchen staff
Maintenance of specs and standards in food prep and presentation.
Sanitation and safety of kitchen.
Inventory and ordering process.
Scheduling duties.
2/04 to12/06 Catch 23 Tampa FL
Assistant Kitchen Manager
●Maintenance of specs and standards of food prep and presentation.
●Help with training of cooks and dishwashers.
●Weekly dinner and app. specials.
●Sanitation and safety of kitchen
●Daily inventory, ordering and handling of fresh fish and meats.
7/03 to 2/04 Barnhills Buffet New Port Ritchie FL
Kitchen Manager
●Sanitation and safety of kitchen.
●Supervision of kitchen staff.
●Inventory and ordering process.
●Maintenance of specs and standards of food prep and presentation.
9/98 to 7/03 Aramark, Raymond James Stadium Tampa FL
Hot Food Supervisor
●Training and supervising up to 10 employees.
●Coordinating prep of all hot food for 2 restaurants, 208 suites and banquets.
●Inventory and ordering process.
●Sanitation and safety of food preparation and work areas in kitchen.
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9/93 to 8/98 Miami Subs and Grill Zephyrhills FL
Kitchen Manager
●Supervision of 3-5 employees per shift.
●Training cook staff.
●Inventory and ordering process.
●Maintenance of specs and standards in food prep and presentation.
●Sanitation and safety of kitchen.
7/90 to 9/93 Denny’s Restaurant Emporia VA.
Lead Cook
●Training of kitchen staff.
●Maintenance of specs and standards of prep and presentation of food.
●Safety and sanitation in compliance with Virginia Commonwealth rules and regulations.
Education
9/93 Greensville County High School Emporia VA.
References
Available upon request.