Curtis Harwood
Executive / Expo Chef
ABOUT ME
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Fredericksburg, VA
A self-motivating and enthusiastic culinary professional striving to develop exemplary associates through effective training and career development
SKILLS
Time Management
Reliability
Creativity
Communication
Change Management
ACHIEVEMENTS
SERV Safe Certification
TIP Certification
Manager Workplace Safety Cert w/ Compass Group
HR Workplace Training Certification w/ Compass Group
Military Veteran of US Navy
EDUCATION
Culinary Arts
Associate degree
Johnson & Wales
Spring 1999- Spring 2001
EXPERIENCE
Compass Group – Expo Chef
Fredericksburg, April 2014 - Current
Creating Menus
Coaching Associates
Leading Associate Training
Maintaining Quality Food Production
P&L Management and Reporting
Maintaining Appropriate Labor Cost
Inventory Management and Ordering
Establishing New Contract Accounts
Texas Roadhouse – Hot Prep Cook
Fredericksburg, November 2013- March 2014
Executing Food Safety Procedures
Completed Food Preparation for Daily Service
Courtyard by Marriot – Executive Chef
Fredericksburg VA April 2010 – November 2013
Creating Menus
Organizing Catering Events
Assisting with Implementing Procedural Changes
Joe’s Crab Shack - Line Cook
Fredericksburg VA March 2008 – April 2010
Food Preparation for Daily Service
O’ Charley’s - Kitchen Supervisor
Richmond, VA June January 2006 – February 2008
Inventory Management and Ordering
Leading Associate Training