Objective
I would like to go to work at sea again.
Experience
U.S.NAVY onboard U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln,CVN-72 aircraft carrier where I helped prepare meals for approx. 3500 shipmates per meal.I have about 10+ years kitchen experience.
Education
Jesuit HS,New Orleans,LA. O.W.J.C. Niceville,FL. I got my G.E.D. 09/1984. U.S.NAVY MS-A School and Damage Control.
Certification
MS (cooking)A-School San Diego,CA. Trained by former White House Chef.
Skils
Objective
To obtain a kitchen position on your vessel/platform.
Abilities
• I have approximately 10 years cooking experience both prep and line.
• Have worked in numerous resturaunts.
• Recieved Training Certification in U.S. NAVY.
• Cooked on Aircraft Carrier serving approx. 3500 crewmates a meal.
Employment History
Prep/Line Cook
04/1997 - 09/2001 Harbor Docks Resturaunt Destin, FL
Prep everything needed for lunch shift.Setup line for shift.Prepare all Thai dishes and help on grill,fryers or prep room as needed.Check-in deliveries.Some inventory.Teardown line,swweep,clean and mop all workspaces before dinner shift takes over.Help prep for dinner shift, mostly seafood,fish, peel shrimp etc.
Prep/Line Cook
06/1993 - 09/1995 High Tide Resturaunt Ft.Walton Bch., FL
Setup kitchen and bar before opening resturaunt.Prep anything we and evening/night shift would need for the days operation then worked on grill with seafood,poultry & meat.Help on fryers if needed then go work in prep room after lunch rush was caught up.
MS-3
04/1990 - 06/1993 U.S. NAVY Alameda NAS, CA
Pulled all breakouts (food & supplies) needed for my shift.Worked my position,either grills,ovens,coppers (steam jacketed kettles.) or prep area for salad bars.Prepared meals for approx. 3500 crewmembers per meal.Supervised any TAD (temporary assignment of duty) personnel in their assigned areas.Made sure all hotbars are great in appearance and all food on serving line is replenished as needed.Inventory any foodstores and inspect any food/supplies brought onboard inport or out-to-sea.
Prep/Line Cook.
06/1988 - 03/1990 High Tide Resturaunt Ft.Walton Beach, FL
Either work in the Prep. room doing anything from peeling, splitting & devaining shrimp,making cole-slaw, gumbo and hushpuppy mix and slicing all vegetables to be used on menu or on Cooking Line working on the grill or fryers.
Setup line and open kitchen for business.Check-in deliveries.Inspect deliveries.Some inventory.Clean workspaces before turning kitchen & prep. room over to evening/night shift.
Education History
Completion Date Issuing Institution Qualification Course of Study
09/1984 North West Florida State College General Equivalency Degree (GED) General High School Curriculum
Certifications
Certification Title Issuing Organization Completion Date
Wildlife Firefighting California Conservation Corps 11/1986
Flood Control/Water Safety/Mudslides. California Conservation Corps 11/1986
MS (Chef/Cook) U.S. NAVY 06/1991
Shipboard Fire/Damage Control. U.S.NAVY 11/1991
Additional Information
• I volunteered in the Red Cross in New Orleans for approx.2 years.
• I also volunteered at The Home of Incureables for approx. 2 years.
• I worked for IBM in Kentucky for approx.13 months assembling computer components.
References Available on Request