Christopher J. Lyon *** Worthy Street, Windsor CT 06095
910-***-**** ***********@*****.***
Objective:
To obtain a position in the culinary field which will best utilize my skills as a chef and to showcase my talents and creativity.
Experience:
2008 to 2010
Duffer’s Pub & Grille at Oak Island Country Club
Oak Island, NC
Executive Sous Chef
Responsible for BOH in absence of head chef.
Creating daily special (lunch and dinner).
Responsible for kitchen sanitation and inspections
Banquet planning and production
Responsible for food and labor cost
Hiring and training of new employees as well as continued training of existing
P&L , scheduling, inventory control and food cost management.
2006 to 2008
The Davis Bourne Inn
Independence, VA
Sous Chef
Production of menu items
Create and produce daily specials
Banquet planning and production up to 350 people
P&L, Ordering and Inventory,
2005 to 2006
FEMA (sub contractor)
MS, FL
Heavy Equipment Operator
Volunteered services after Katrina aftermath
Run heavy equipment to clean up after hurricane
Camp cooked for 35 people daily
2004 to 2006
New England Gourmet (Chef & Owner)
West Hartford, CT
Private chef to 3 families
Catered parties for clients
Prepare and deliver dinners to shut-ins
Education:
2003 to 2005
Connecticut Culinary Institute
Farmington, CT
Culinary Certificate Program 3.92 GPA
Interests:
Continuing my education in culinary arts, while utilizing fresh and local foods.
Charitable work
March 2010 to Sept. 2010
Walked 2300 miles for cancer research in honor of a friend. Raised over 10,000 dollars for the Jimmy fund.
Web site for walk is Alaska2ct.blogspot.com. Was granted a Proclamation from the Governor of Connecticut for my efforts in promoting cancer research
References
Robert Spangler, Oak Island Golf Club, GM, PGA Professional 910-***-****.
Steven Volinskus, Southport, NC. Chef at Taylor’s, 910-***-****
Jim Green, Oak Island Golf Club, NC. Executive Chef 910-***-****
Matthew Terase, Vito's by the Water, Windsor CT, Executive Chef 860-***-****