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ARTHUR HIGGINS

San Francisco,California

Summary

I have always had a passion for food since I was young. However, I began my culinary journey in college, while running track, and going to school. I began as a prep cook, at Cold Creek Cafe. Later, after moving back to San Francisco I have had an opportunity to cook under some great Chefs, where I have learned a variety of skills, techniques, and methods! In November 2022, I embarked on my own personal, and professional aspirations to own my own juicing and street vending business. During that time I acomplished, and learned many more things, through experiance. However, I am motivated and determined to learn more, and gain more experiance and knowledge, in the hospitality business of culinary arts. I am a talented Cook with excellent experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Clear communicator with team-oriented focus and advanced skills to effectively work with cashiers and kitchen staff to review and prepare orders. Qualified and hardworking with up-to-date food handling permit.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Janitor

A&P Janitorial
San Francisco, California
05.2001 - Current
  • Emptied, cleaned all waste containers and removed waste paper and garbage
  • Vacuumed all rugs and carpeted areas in offices, lobbies and corridors
  • Washed, cleaned and disinfected all water coolers
  • Cleaned entry door glass inside and outside
  • Wiped clean all office furniture and fixtures
  • Damped wipe and polished all glass furniture tops

Juvenile Transport Officer

Safe Guard
Lehi, Utah
02.2014 - 10.2014
  • Transported juveniles throughout the US without incident
  • Mentored juveniles
  • Cooked, cleaned, and maintain an interim house
  • Communicated with parents
  • Logged juveniles demeanor, and activities at the end of every shift
  • Kept on time with all travel arrangements

Short Order Cook

Coyote Creek Cafe
Lansing, California
10.2007 - 05.2008
  • Clean food preparation equipment, work areas, and counters or tables
  • Plan work on orders so that items served together are finished at the same time
  • Grill, cook, and fry foods such as french fries, eggs, and pancakes
  • Take orders from customers and cook foods requiring short preparation times, according to customer requirements
  • Grill and garnish hamburgers or other meats such as steaks and chops
  • Complete orders from steam tables, placing food on plates and serving customers at tables or counters
  • Perform simple food preparation tasks such as making sandwiches, carving meats, and brewing coffee
  • Order supplies and stock them on shelves
  • Accept payments, and make change or write charge slips as necessary.

Bullet Plater

Berrys Bullets
Cedar City, Utah
12.2005 - 08.2006
  • Worked around hazardous materials such as cyanide and caustic acid, two materials used to copper plate bullets
  • Maintained very good production
  • Monitored and maintained quality of all bullets

Prep Cook

Cold Creek Cafe
Cedar City, Utah
05 2004 - 10 2004
  • Chop vegetables and fruits for cooking
  • Make salads and put together entrees
  • Prepare meat for cooking by slicing and cutting appropriately
  • Prepare ingredients as instructed
  • Ensure ovens and stoves are clean and ready for use
  • Clean kitchen counters and other work areas
  • Wash dishes and cooking utensils

Cook

Presidio Bowl
Park Presidio
01 2022 - 07 2022
  • Prepared American food
  • Prepped food for party catering, and for the line.
  • Kepted my station the line, kitchen, and walk-in clean.
  • Started the grills, flat top, oven, deep fryer, in the morning. As well as, shutting everything down, and deep cleaning atvthe end of the night.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.

Cook

Copas
San Francisco
07 2022 - 11 2022
  • I cooked on the line at Copas, a Mexican fusion restaurant, where we prepared high quality gourmet dishes for the number of our reservations for the night.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Continuously updated personal knowledge about ingredient trends, nutritional demands/preferences resulting in well-informed adjustments to recipes.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Enhanced teamwork within the kitchen staff by fostering a collaborative environment focused on meeting high standards of quality and efficiency.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.

Owner/Cook

Be Veggie Blessed/ Sweating Pigs BBQ
San Francisco Ca
07 2022 - Current

I started these businesses to pursue my own culinary dreams.

  • Established a sole proprietorship
  • Built my website
  • Established a pos method
  • Developed my menu
  • Developed my social media page,
  • Hired a consultant
  • Purchased my equipment
  • Began catering and street vending, while looking for a commercial kitchen to operate my juice business, Be Veggie Blessed, out of.
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

However, because of a number of circumstances, my personal ventures are on hold at the moment.

Education

Sociology

Southern Utah University

High School Diploma -

Rite Of Passage Yerington
May.2003

Skills

  • I am a very task oriented
  • I am a great communicator
  • I am proficient in
  • Microsoft Office
  • Dependable/Consistent
  • Fast learner
  • Works well with others
  • Flexible
  • Critical thinker
  • Good listener/ follows direcrions well

Timeline

Juvenile Transport Officer

Safe Guard
02.2014 - 10.2014

Short Order Cook

Coyote Creek Cafe
10.2007 - 05.2008

Bullet Plater

Berrys Bullets
12.2005 - 08.2006

Janitor

A&P Janitorial
05.2001 - Current

Prep Cook

Cold Creek Cafe
05 2004 - 10 2004

Cook

Presidio Bowl
01 2022 - 07 2022

Cook

Copas
07 2022 - 11 2022

Owner/Cook

Be Veggie Blessed/ Sweating Pigs BBQ
07 2022 - Current

Sociology

Southern Utah University

High School Diploma -

Rite Of Passage Yerington
ARTHUR HIGGINS