Aaron Ward
Crandall,United States
Summary
Dynamic Culinary Arts Instructor with a strong history of enhancing ServSafe certification rates at West Mesquite High School while guiding students to top-five competition placements. Proficient in culinary techniques and curriculum development, promoting collaboration and creativity among students. Dedicated to maintaining high standards of food safety and effective communication.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Culinary Arts Instructor
West Mesquite High School, Mesquite ISD
Mesquite, TX
07.2021 - Current
- Create a positive environment for students, promoting safety, cleanliness, collaboration, and creativity.
- Raised ServSafe Manager Certification passing levels from 0% to 61.37% since 2021, with the last three years at 84.88%.
- Empowered students to believe in themselves through culinary competitions, going from last in the state to three consecutive top-five finishes.
- Collaborated with other subject and grade-level teachers to build complementary educational frameworks for students.
- Instructed students on nutrition, presentation, science, and taste of both classical and contemporary cuisine.
Senior Director
Chick-fil-A Restaurants
Terrell, US
05.2019 - 08.2021
- Promote an environment of safety and excellence to uphold the standards that model the brand.
- Oversee all aspects of daily operations including scheduling, training, ordering, catering, and maintenance.
Culinary Supervisor of Outlets
Hilton, Rockwall Bella Harbor
Rockwall, US
05.2015 - 05.2019
- Responsible for all aspects of the line servicing the restaurant, bar, pool, and room service.
- Monitor all food served from the line relative to appearance, temperature, and sanitary quality standards.
- Manage and participate in line set up and weekly preparations.
- Assist in banquet preparations for hot line, garde manger, baking.
- Assist Executive Chef with ordering, inventory, invoicing, and menu development.
Sous Chef
Bin 303
Rockwall, US
04.2013 - 05.2015
- Ensure proper training and control of kitchen staff.
- Control labor through effective scheduling and cross training.
- Ordering, receiving, and inspection of food and alcohol products.
- Monitor all food served relative to appearance, temperature, and sanitary quality standards.
- Manage and participate in line set up and weekly preparations.
Banquet Cook
Hyatt, DFW Airport
Dallas, US
08.2012 - 04.2013
- Prepare items by following standard procedure and under instruction of supervisor.
- Inspect food quality while working on prep list and service line.
- Fire all food for service and to serve on buffet lines.
- Run interactive stations for on-site and off-site events.
- Follow sanitation and safety standards set forth by supervisors.
Aviation Boatswains Mate-Fuels
United States Navy
, United States
10.2004 - 10.2008
- Flight Deck qualified in all positions.
- Flight Deck Supervisor.
- All Damage Control and Firefighting courses completed.
Education
Associates of Applied Science - Culinary
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts
Dallas, TX01.2013
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Eastfield College
Mesquite, TX05-2004
Skills
- Culinary techniques
- Menu development
- Food safety
- Culinary competitions
- Recipe creation
- Classroom management
- Team collaboration
- Presentation skills
- Effective communication
- Curriculum development
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Certification
- ServSafe Alcohol
- ServSafe Manager
Additional Information - Management Classes Completed
- Safety and Sanitation (Servsafe Certification)
- Bar and Beverage (Servsafe Alcohol)
- Hospitality Management
- Human Resource Management
- Customer Service and Entrepreneurship
- Cost Control Management
- Nutrition
Military Service
- United States Navy - 10/01/04 - 10/31/08,
- Aviation Boatswains Mate-Fuels, E4
- Commendations: Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist, Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist, National Defense, Global War on Terrorism, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary, Navy-Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Navy-Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, Expert Rifle and Pistol Marksmanship
- Flight Deck qualified in all positions, Flight Deck Supervisor, all Damage Control and Firefighting courses completed.
Timeline
Culinary Arts Instructor
West Mesquite High School, Mesquite ISD
07.2021 - Current
Senior Director
Chick-fil-A Restaurants
05.2019 - 08.2021
Culinary Supervisor of Outlets
Hilton, Rockwall Bella Harbor
05.2015 - 05.2019
Sous Chef
Bin 303
04.2013 - 05.2015
Banquet Cook
Hyatt, DFW Airport
08.2012 - 04.2013
Aviation Boatswains Mate-Fuels
United States Navy
10.2004 - 10.2008
Associates of Applied Science - Culinary
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Eastfield College
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