James Murphy
Grill Cook - Compass Group
Orange, NJ 07050
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Professional Summary
Dependable, detail-oriented team player. Capable of working independently. Creative and Innovative Cook with varied talents. Twenty two years experience in various food and beverage venues: corporate dining and hotels. Four years experience as part time cook at dine-in restaurants. Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Work Experience
Security Officer
Allied Universal-Woodbridge, NJ
September 2021 to Present
• Followed all security and safety regulations
Entree Cook,lead Grill cook
Flik International Corporation-Rahway, NJ
April 2019 to Present
1. Prepare to order breakfast and lunch order for 200ppl. Roundsman
Eurest-Compass-USA-Newark, NJ
September 2016 to Present
1. Prep and prepare station for water Greek food and all sizes .2.soul food station prepare all Entre and side,.3. Pizza station prepare station
Grill Cook
Compass Group-Secaucus, NJ
2005 to Present
Prepare entrees, sauces, and soups for approximately 620 people daily
* Prepared food items on grill
* Work closely with Chef Manager to ensure customer satisfaction 1. Catering for banquets and special functions
* Conduct inventory control
Concierge/Receptionist security
PREMIER SERVICES GROUP-Secaucus, NJ
September 2022 to June 2023
concierge/security at linden Towers over night shift daily activity logs,log in Quest and visitors Lead Cook/Kitchen Manager
Chartwells K-12-Iselin, NJ
September 2014 to February 2016
responsible for overseeing all aspect of day to day operations of kitchen and productions areas in a middle school setting
Part-Time Cook
Days Hotel-Newark, NJ
2004 to 2009
Served as part time cook in full service restaurant
* Conducted inventory control
* Created non-menu specialty entrees
Cook
AmeriTemps/Merck-Rahway, NJ
2004 to 2005
Contract assignment as Cook for approximately 1200 people daily
* Served in role as Deli Person as needed
* Hired as permanent employee due to excellent performance
* Assisted with catering for meetings, banquets, and special events Pizza Chef
Schering Plough-Kenilworth, NJ
2004 to 2004
Prepared pizza
* Prepped food items for grill and entrees
* Served as Grill Cook as needed
Education
BS in polical science
Morgan State University - parksprings MD
1985 to 1987
College Preparatory in General Education
Drake College of Business-Elizabeth - West Orange, NJ August 1981 to June 1983
High School Diploma
Hillside High School - Hillside, NJ
1979 to 1983
Skills
• serv safe certified, I have over twenty years experience in food service, cooking in many kitchens that had both Asian and american style foods.I have been in position as seus chef and first cook.
(10+ years)
• Management (3 years)
• Food Production
• Food Safety
• Catering
• Culinary Experience
• Restaurant Experience
• Kitchen Management Experience
• Food Preparation
• Banquet Experience
• Busser
• Leadership
• Restaurant Management
• Pricing
• POS
• Host/Hostess
• Teaching
• Security
• Guest Services
• CCTV
• Loss prevention
• Inventory control
• Meal Preparation
• Kitchen Experience
• Time Management
• Bartending
• Merchandising
• Delivery driver experience
• Van driver
• Box truck
• Organizational skills
• Sales
• Communication skills
• Customer service
• Front desk
• Supervising experience
• Microsoft Office
• Computer skills
Languages
• English - Fluent
Certifications and Licenses
Food Handler
SORA
Guard Card
First Aid Certification
BLS Certification
Food Handler Certification
AED Certification
Baton Permit
Additional Information
security officer