Manager Years Experience

Steve Myers

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North Hills, CA 91343

818-***-**** ejva6q@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

As a culinary school Graduate, I am seeking a position in the catering or restaurant industry so that I may increase my knowledge of barbequing and grilling and over all food creation and be challenged in an establishment where my culinary education can be utilized.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS & AFFILIATIONS

Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts, Pasadena, CA

Associate of Occupational Studies Degree in Culinary Arts………………………………………………………....March 2010

National Restaurant Association - ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification

CPR Certification

Cooking Club of America Organization

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

Food Prep Skills

• Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklist

• Coordinates and prepares meals within guidelines of menu, dietary requirements

• Cut, trimmed, and boned meat; cleaned and prepared vegetables and fruit

• Skilled in the following areas broiling, frying, fine dining, high volume, French cuisine, contemporary, and fusion

• Seven plus years of barbeque and grilling experience

• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of assigned station by proper care, cleaning and storage of equipment and utensils

• Portion and wrap the food, or place it directly on plates for service to patrons

Catering Skills

• Create menus and cook meals for various church events, holiday events, private parties, and fundraisers

• Responsible for setting schedule, preparing kitchen tools and equipment, shopping for items, storing, delivering and preparing menu

• Slice, grind, and cook meats, fruits, vegetables, and grains using a full range of cooking methods.

• Test foods being cooked for quality

Additional Skills

• Supported the Executive Chef and other cooks with all kitchen functions

• Creative mind, always searching for new ideas, recipes and methods to improve both personal and team success

• Good product and time management skills, as well as, works well in both team and individual environments

• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Internet.

• Plumbing: cleaning drain pipes, change angel-stops, repair faucets & sinks in kitchen & bathrooms

• Repair drywalls, patching & painting – over 10 years experience

• Forklift certified, operate hand and power tools safely

WORK HISTORY

SPAZIO’S, Prep Cook Intern, Sherman Oaks, CA……………………………………………….…January 2010 – April 2010

SHERMAN OAKS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Church Caterer, Sherman Oaks, CA………..…June 2008 - Present

AMERICAN TILE AND BRICK, Lead Driver, Signal Hill, CA………………………………..……June 2005 - December 2008

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