David Gross
Manalapan, NJ *****
********.*****@*****.***
Professional Objective:
To obtain a position in the foodservice Industry.
Highlights of Qualification:
• Great work ethic
• Quick Learner
• Always willing to do anything needed
Work Experience:
January 2010- Present Raritan Bay Medical Center Old Bridge, NJ
Chef
- Preparing 70-100 meals to adhere to any dietary need.
- Preparing interesting and flavorful meals for the patients, doctors and employees.
- Working along side 3 other chefs and registered dietitians to make sure all food is approved for patients.
May 2007- Present Catering by Chef David Scott Manalapan, NJ
Head Chef/Caterer
- Catered dinner parties, business lunches, rehearsal dinners for dozens- hundreds of people.
- Created unique and tasteful hot and cold dishes to go along with a customer’s budget.
- Maintained a staff of 8- 10 kitchen employees.
- Presented beautiful plate designs and tasteful table displays for the guests and hosts.
January 2009-May 2009 Greek Orthodox Church Cranston, RI
Maitre’D
-Transport food to the proper table in a quick and orderly manner.
-Cleaning and keeping a sanitized eating environment for customers.
-Keeping constant surveillance so customer satisfaction stays at 100%.
May 2007- August 2008 Grand Marquis Old Bridge, NJ
Garde Manger Chef and Assistant Maitre’d in Training
-Presented floor plans for parties of hundreds of people for special occasions
-Prepared food (Cold and hot plated)
-Took the responsibility for entire dishes along with 5 other chefs and delivered fresh, delicious dishes.
-Performed on the floor presentations
- Helped to maintain a full kitchen staff.
2001-2005 Sheepshead Bay Historical Society Brooklyn, NY
Curator
-Organized storage facilities full of years of history.
-Inventoried everything in the storerooms
-Curated historical artifacts to museums
-Increased organization by filing everything together.
Education:
Johnson & Wales University Providence, RI
Bachelor’s Degree of Science, Food Service Management Degree 11/09
Concentration: Casino and Gaming Operations
Associate Degree in Science, Culinary Arts Degree 02/07
Freehold Culinary Academy Freehold, NJ
- Provided food and service for a 100-seat dining room
- Learned several different aspects of running a kitchen and dining room.
- Designed many organized and festive menus which caught the attention of many customers to order our holiday specials.
Honors, Certifications and Associations:
- American Culinary Federation May 2008- Present
- Certified Culinarian February 2008- Present
- Servsafe Certified 2006- Present
- Servsafe Alcohol 2007¬- Present
- Certified Dining Room Associate 2007- Present
- Challenger Sports- 9 years. Helping Mentally-disabled play sports and excel in life.
- Outreach Soup Kitchen Program- 4 years
- C.A.T. Team- 4 years