Objective
To serve as cook or assistant cook in the maritime field
Experience
Mark Jones Catering, 1999 - present: Consulted clients; planned and purchased for events; prepared menu, including specialty items (vegetarian, sugar-free); decorated dining facilities; attractively presented food; oversaw volunteer and paid staff; served guests; detailed kitchens and dining facilities.
Seasonal Chef, M.V. Virginia's Jewel, 2007-2007 Winter Season: Prepared meals for chartered luncheon/dinner guests; prepared appetizers; plated meals; served guests; detailed dining areas and galley.
Visual Designer & Shopkeeper, Town Traveler Westin Gift Shop, 2008: Created visual displays and signage for upscale gift shop; developed marketing materials; waited on guests; maintained storefront; gift-wrapped purchases.
Assistant Manager, Johnston & Murphy, 2007: Served clients by developing rapport, understanding and meeting needs; kept an accurate count of monies; assisted with scheduling and payroll; maintained crisp appearance of store; trained new hires; set up displays; marketed to area businesses.
Technical Administrative Assistant, Applied Quality Communications, 2006: Made travel arrangements for crew; proofed per diem expense forms and time sheets; maintained confidential files; answered telephone; assisted office manager with shipping and receiving.
Claims Adjuster, Insurance Agent, USAA, 1996 - 2005: Investigated reports; issued payments; maintained database; determined client needs; planned employee events; coached new hires.
Education
Indian River High
Chesapeake VA
Graduated 1985
Virginia School of Technology
Virginia Beach VA
Graduated 1990
Certification
STCW-95
Obtained 2006
Skils
Food purchasing; managing food costs; menu design; food storage and rotation (FIFO); safe food handling; accounting; housekeeping (detailing; beds & heads; linens); hiring and retaining good employees; fluent English; acceptable Spanish; employee morale; Microsoft Office applications.
Specialties range from classic southeastern U.S. "comfort foods" to uptown fusion dishes. High energy, enthusiastic and friendly.