PATRICK J. THORNTON
Bloomingdale, NJ 07403
201-***-**** (cell)
OBJECTIVE To obtain a job that will allow me to work in your company.
This job should allow me to use and expand the skills I learned at the Culinary Institute
of America, as well as my years of experience in the restaurant business. To be able
to contribute my education and experience in a team environment, as well as any
opportunity I may have in broadening my scope in this field.
EDUCATION National Registry of Food Safety Professionals
Certified Food Safety Manager
September 29, 2009
Harrah’s Casino & Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada 89109
RTC Training, Focus Training, Kitchen Supervisor Training November 2001 - December 2001
Culinary Institute of America , Hyde Park, New York 12538
ASO in Culinary Arts.
June 1994 - February 1996
Bergen Community College, Paramus, New Jersey 07652
Liberal Arts Program
September 1990 - May 1993
EXPERIENCE SADDLE RIVER INN, Saddle River, new Jersey 07458
Position: Chef
September 2003 - December 2010
Harrah’s Casino & Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada 89109
Position: Chef Tournant
November 2001 - September 2003
Chef/Owner PJ Tents and Catering, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430
January 1999 - November 2001
Saddle River Inn, Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
Positions: Garde Manager & Line Cook
March 1996 - November 2001
Kitchen Assistant to Garde Manager
May 1993 - June 1994
SPECIAL SKILLS I have a vast experience relating to customers, as well as designing menus that are
nutritious and cost effective.
REFERENCES Available upon request.