Objective
Experienced food handler interested in obtaining a steward department position with your organization that will allow me the opportunity to utilize my range of skills in a working environment. In addition to performing any job that I take on with pride and diligence, I am a team player, and work well without supervision. Beyond my culinary capabilities and experience, I have a heart for people, and an endless passion for cooking. Also, as an employee, my mission is to continually enhance my career and place of work as well as maintain personal and professional integrity.
Experience
Employment
Seafarer’s International Union (SIU) Yokohama, Japan 10/2005 – 10/2006 (Top Secret Vessel) SA
Seafarer’s International Union (SIU) Pearl Harbor, Hawaii 1/2006 – 7/2007 (Top Secret Vessel) SA
Seafarer’s International Union (SIU) Cape Canaveral, Florida 7/2008 – 10/2008 (Scientific Vessel) SA
Seacor Marine Non-Union Nikiski, Alaska 11/2007 – 7/2009 (Environmental Vessel) Steward/Cook
Experience & Duties
> Assisted Chefs with prepping and cooking.
> Maintained cleanliness of station, cookware and utensils to surpass health and sanitation regulations.
> Learned meal variety required to meet customer expectations for the multiple venues.
> Assisted with preparing and serving other meals.
> Assisted chefs with preparing sauces and stocks from scratch.
>Season and prepare a wide variety of foods such as vegetables, fruits, meats, soups, salads and cereals in accordance with prescribed recipes.
> Receive food ingredients and supplies from main kitchen and pantry as required for daily operations.
>Receive food ingredients and supplies from main kitchen and pantry as required for daily operations.
>Slice, grind, and cook meats and vegetables using a full range of cooking methods.
>Test foods being cooked for quality.
>Maintain clean work areas, utensils, and equipment.
>Assist Steward and Chief Cook record inventory of supplies and order stock from main storeroom; estimate daily and weekly requirements and replenish items as appropriate
>Prepare vegetables, fruits and salads; replenish service lines as necessary.
>Prepare and bake simple pastries and desserts.
>Maintained consistent standards to surpass health and safety requirements.
>detect and ensure disposition of spoiled or unattractive food, defective supplies/equipment and other unusual conditions.
>Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned by higher authority.
Education
Education
High School Diploma 1998
Shelby State College 8/1998 – 5/2000
Maritime Professional Training 2005 / Further Recertification again in 2011
Certification
Certification & Credentials:
Associates of Arts Degree
Associates of Science Degree
Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC CARD)
United States of America Passport
United States Coast Guard Merchant Marine Credential (MMD)
Steward Department Food Handler Card
State of Florida Driver’s License
STCW Code and IMO Course (Personal Safety & Social Responsibility)
STCW Code and IMO Course (Personal Survival Techniques)
STCW Code and IMO Course (Basic Fire Fighting)
STCW Code and IMO Course (First Aid)
Hazard Communications Awareness (Osha 1910.120)
Rigger Training (As Per API RP 2D, 6th Edition)
Safe Gulf Card
Security Awareness Training (International Ship & Port Facility Security Code)
Skils
Skills:
Fluency in Spanish and English (speak, write, comprehend and translate)
Computer literate
Impressive leadership qualities
Professional work ethic
Excellent communication skills
Ability to self manage and self motivate
Analytical problem solver
Team player