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Andrew J Vincent

Portland,ME

Summary

Proven culinary professional with extensive experience as a Prep Cook, notably at Black Cow, where I played a pivotal role in its opening and operations. Worked under a nationally known James Beard Award-winning chefs. Excelled in meat preparation and molecular gastronomy, demonstrating exceptional attention to detail and customer service—skills highly valued in fast-paced kitchen environments. I have been with the company that operates or operated Local 188, Sonny's and Black cow for 15 years.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Prep Cook

Black Cow (Restaurant)
03.2011 - Current
  • Scratch kitchen. Meat prep / butcher
  • Molecular gastronomy (basic knowledge)
  • Knowledge and experience with flavor profiles
  • Contributed to a positive team environment through effective communication and collaboration with staff members.
  • I have been at Black Cow since it opened and helped open and operate this restaurant. Overseer of the kitchen production.

Prep Cook

Sonny's (restaurant)
01.2011 - 01.2018

Briefly worked as a line cook. Rest of time here as a prep cook. Worked at Sonny's restaurant until it closed in 2018. Worked as a bar-back (bar tender's assistant).

Prep Cook

Local 188 (restaurant)
08.2009 - 01.2011
  • Briefly worked as a line cook. Rest of time here as a prep cook

Meat Department

Whole Foods Market, Inc
05.2007 - 07.2009
  • Recognized in first place for best in customer service.
  • Operated the hot bar. Dealt with charcuterie and smoked meats. Clean, organize, attention to detail, excellent with time management.

Prep Cook

Fore Street (restaurant)
05.1999 - 03.2007
  • Briefly worked as a line cook. Then as a prep cook. Learned from a nationally renown chef. Garden manager. Butchered whole carcasses of pig, lamb, chicken, tuna, halibut and cusk. Brinier. Busser.

Education

GED -

Sanford High School
Sanford, ME
1999

Skills

  • Safe Food Handling and Ingredient Preparation
  • Attention to Detail and Customer Service
  • Cleaning and organization

Timeline

Prep Cook

Black Cow (Restaurant)
03.2011 - Current

Prep Cook

Sonny's (restaurant)
01.2011 - 01.2018

Prep Cook

Local 188 (restaurant)
08.2009 - 01.2011

Meat Department

Whole Foods Market, Inc
05.2007 - 07.2009

Prep Cook

Fore Street (restaurant)
05.1999 - 03.2007

GED -

Sanford High School
Andrew J Vincent