High School Food

Ryan R. Shaw *** Catalpa Court • Roselle, IL *****

832-***-**** c38miw@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE : To acquire a position with your firm which will utilize my experience and education.

EDUCATION : The Art Institute of Houston Houston, Texas

Working on a Culinary Degree in Associates of Applied Science 2004 - 2005

Lake Park High School Roselle, Illinois

High School Dipolma 2002

SUMMARY : Self starter and has had a vision to be a cook since early childhood. Deeply committed with a professional 'can do' attitude, excellent team worker, quickly learns procedures and methods and applies them to a successful team. I thrive on new challenges and learning new things. I have over two years of hands-on experience working with food at The Art Institute of Houston and my volunteer opportunities. I am friendly and can get along with others very well. I strongly believe that with my background and dedication I can make a contribution and would be an asset to your firm.

EXPERIENCE : Monarch Landing Retirement Center Naperville, Illinois

Prep Cook/Line Cook November 3, 2010 to March 12, 2011

• Completed tasks and assignments by the scheduled time; allocated time to tasks and assignments according to priorities; demonstrated initiative, eagerness and readiness approach to work assignments.

• Assisted workers engaged in preparing foods and followed the guidelines for proper food production, handling, and holding.

• Communicated effectively with managers, kitchen staff and waitstaff on all issues relating to food preparation and production.

• Cleaned, cut and ground meats, poultry and seafood.

• Dipped food items in crumbs, flour and batter to bread them.

• Stirred and strained soups and sauces.

• Weighed and measured designated ingredients.

• Carried pans, kettles and trays of food to and from work stations, stove and refrigerator.

• Stored foods in designated areas, utilizing knowledge of temperature requirements and food spoilage.

• Cleaned work areas, equipment and utensils.

• Willingly covered for team members who were unavailable, overburdened or shorthanded.

Jaime's Place Houston, Texas

Line Cook (Grill) August, 2007 to 2010

• Prepared, seasoned and cooked soups, meats, vegetables, and desserts to be served.

• Measured, mixed ingredients according to recipe, dipped food items in flour, batter for deep frying.

• Portioned and placed food on plate and arranged garnishes.

• Stored foods in designated areas, utilizing knowledge of temperature requirements and food spoilage.

• Assisted workers engaged in preparing foods for the catering orders.

• Carried pans and trays to tables for service and assisted in setting up service.

• Cleaned work areas, equipment and utensils.

Orbit Electric Humble, Texas

Electrician Helper February, 2006 to July, 2007

• Assisted the Electrician in installing light fixtures, installing new wires, and bending pipe.

• Installed breaker boxes, outlets, switches, and cleaned up job site of all old material.

Volunteer Work Experience Houston, Texas

Cook and Cook Helper June, 2005 to 2008

• Helped at the Houston Rodeo and assisted in preparing meals at hotels and banquets, preparing salads and appetizers for charity events when needed.

• Practiced Health, Safety, and Sanitation in all food preparation.

• Measured and mixed ingredients according to recipe, using a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment, such as blenders, mixers, grinders, slicers and tenderizers at The Art Institute of Houston.

• Read menu to estimate food requirements, prepared, seasoned and cooked soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, etc. at The Art Institute of Houston.

STRENGTHS : • Deep passion for cooking

• Excellent team worker.

• Deeply committed, professional attitude.

• Ready and willing to assume responsibility.

REFERENCES : Jonathan Lim, 630-***-**** (c38miw@r.postjobfree.com)

Jake Coronado, 281-***-****

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