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Benjamin Peterson

Wallingford,CT

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven professional with a proven track record in operational planning and personnel management at the Massachusetts Army National Guard. Recognized for enhancing guest services and improving food quality with Compass Group and Max Restaurant Group. Adept at inventory reconciliation and mentoring, consistently achieving commendations for leadership and execution of complex tasks.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Platoon Leader

Massachusetts Army National Guard
09.2023 - Current
  • Ranked 2nd in class by peers, upon completion of MA State OCS
  • Successfully planned and executed Company Convoy movement, over 500 miles total 50+ troops and millions of dollars worth of equipment arrived safely during Annual Training TY 2024
  • 50+ Soldiers qualified on their Weapons Systems while serving as Range Officer in Charge
  • Received commendation from Land Component Commander of MAARNG and challenge coin from the Sergeant Major of the MAARNG During AT TY2024
  • Conducts quarterly inventory of company equipment at Middleboro Armory
  • Completed Infantry Basic Officer Leader Course in May 2025

Cook

Eurest
02.2022 - Current
  • As Caterer, frequently interfaced with guests working to answer questions and clear up misunderstandings with Catertrax
  • Provides timely service, working as quickly as possible to complete order addons or completely new catering orders, rarely tells a guest "no"
  • Routinely makes deliveries with minimal assistance due to business of B1 Cafe, does not request help until I have more than 10 deliveries
  • As grill cook, received complements from guests about the improvement in food product quality within the first few weeks, before B2 Opened completed as many as 80 orders for breakfast alone
  • Took on extra responsibility executing To Go orders that were previously completed by the kitchen manager in BOH,
  • Worked with POS Technician to streamline and improve options for guests
  • Pursued and executed improvements in food quality and options: expanding Breakfast Graze options, improving quality of home fries
  • Organized Walk-in freezer to enhance ease of use
  • Reliable, since 2022 only called out 9 days, 5 of those days due to COVID Policy in 2022

Cook

Bees Knees Bistro
11.2023 - 03.2024
  • Initially offered head cook position, signed on just for weekends
  • Repeatedly asked to work full time, offered sous chef position when Head Cook position was filled
  • Worked opening 5am to close 4pm on the line without breaks
  • Came on weekdays after Collins to help with kitchen cleanup
  • Performed weekly deep cleans, more than the full time cooks

Cook

Chief of Staff
04.2021 - 03.2024
  • Traveled to various parts of CT to represent CoS as a cook traveled up to 75 mi one way with a day's notice
  • Worked in hotels, hospitals, retirement homes, and Foxwoods
  • Frequently requested at all locations
  • Offered jobs at every location worked
  • Worked multiple stations in every location
  • Chef at one location left work early, I was the only one left in the kitchen to execute 2 catering events

Sous Chef

Chartwells
08.2020 - 03.2021
  • Offered job immediately after cooking demonstration during first and only interview
  • Resolved conflict between 2 workers who initially refused to work together, both ended up a solid team performing their duties well
  • Moved from schedule to on-call after 2 weeks, coming in at a moments notice from Springfield MA to Hamden CT
  • Of the 3 sous Chefs on campus, was leaned on the most, moving amongst 3 locations on campus different
  • Only sous chef who held workers accountable with written counselings
  • Submitted nightly reports to management on daily events, identified and offered solutions for staff/station progress and issues

Cook

Eurest
11.2019 - 09.2020
  • Initially brought on as Grill cook, moved to back of house when organizational skills were recognized
  • Creatively utilized leftover product to reduce food waste and increase variety of Starbucks sandwiches 4 types of 12 sandwiches, and 4 types of 6 flatbreads daily, on more than one occasion had to make more sandwiches at 12pm
  • Only worker that remained after COVID shutdown during which I utilized as much product on hand as possible to reduce food orders, and keep options open for guests

Yoga Instructor

Root Down Power Yoga
06.2019 - 08.2020
  • Assisted in Yoga Alliance certified 200hr Teacher Training Program, under two instructors
  • Represented Studio at Lulu Lemon Store in Westfarms Mall to teach a free yoga class
  • Actively promoted studio on personal social media to drive membership and class enrollment

Yoga Instructor

Sweat Power Yoga
02.2018 - 08.2020
  • Recognized for dedication to practice, Owners of SWEAT paid for half of Yoga Teacher Training to bring on as instructor
  • Represented studio at LuLu Lemon store in Westfarms mall, teaching a Free Sunday class
  • Participated in Weekly Sunday Charity Class called "Sunday Service"
  • Helped create atmosphere of safety and inclusion for all students

Cook

The MaCauley Senior Living
01.2019 - 11.2019
  • Trained on multiple stations
  • Executed Happy Hour bar snacks on weekends for 80+ Residents
  • Routinely interacted with residents, delivering food and answering questions about the menu

Cook

Present Company
05.2018 - 12.2018
  • Maintained cleanest fryer compared to previous workers
  • Kept track of station stock, communicated with chef and sous when they worked on seasonal menu changes
  • Interfaced directly with guests that sat at the kitchen bar, participated in conversation, and answered questions about menu

Cook

On20
10.2017 - 05.2018
  • Trained and executed high concept fish menu items
  • Kept track of station pars, broke down and portioned fish for service
  • Routinely worked on taking more responsibility and experience by getting involved with other stations, including pastry

Cook

Glenmeadow Retirement Community
10.2016 - 10.2017
  • Trained on Multiple stations
  • Made daily soup specials for 100+ Residents
  • Made unique and daily dessert specials, often bringing in equipment from home to try new items

Cook

Cafenation
01.2016 - 07.2016
  • Made sandwiches and maintained kitchen cleanliness in neighborhood cafe
  • Worked part time while attending school
  • Performed deep cleanings of kitchen and equipment without asking

Cook

Petite Robert Bistro
01.2014 - 07.2015
  • Started as food runner in Kenmore Location, and prep cook in Back Bay, promoted to line cook in both
  • Identified Product loss and solution for lunch salads
  • Trained on Garde Manger, Sauté, Grill, and expediting
  • Worked at both locations adapting to the differences in dish execution under different chefs
  • Worked and successfully communicated with many Spanish-only-speaking employees
  • Only regular employee who worked during a Ramen Pop-up night, assisting in executing ramen menu and regular bistro menu

Cook

Max Restaurant Group: Max's Tavern, Max Catering
01.2013 - 08.2013
  • Started as an Intern through Unpaid Johnson & Wales Work Study
  • Never worked under 40 hours a week as intern
  • Offered job by caterer after working together during a busy service
  • Offered fulltime job at restaurant after internship, fully trained on Garde Mange and Fryer station
  • Performed nightly organization of walk-in cooler

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Visual Media Arts: Writing For Film And Television

Emerson College
Boston MA
05-2016

Associate of Science - Culinary Arts

Johnson & Wales University
Providence, RI
05-2013

Skills

  • Inventory reconciliation
  • Operational planning
  • Mentoring
  • Personnel management
  • Guest Services
  • SOP Adaptable and Compliant

Timeline

Cook

Bees Knees Bistro
11.2023 - 03.2024

Platoon Leader

Massachusetts Army National Guard
09.2023 - Current

Cook

Eurest
02.2022 - Current

Cook

Chief of Staff
04.2021 - 03.2024

Sous Chef

Chartwells
08.2020 - 03.2021

Cook

Eurest
11.2019 - 09.2020

Yoga Instructor

Root Down Power Yoga
06.2019 - 08.2020

Cook

The MaCauley Senior Living
01.2019 - 11.2019

Cook

Present Company
05.2018 - 12.2018

Yoga Instructor

Sweat Power Yoga
02.2018 - 08.2020

Cook

On20
10.2017 - 05.2018

Cook

Glenmeadow Retirement Community
10.2016 - 10.2017

Cook

Cafenation
01.2016 - 07.2016

Cook

Petite Robert Bistro
01.2014 - 07.2015

Cook

Max Restaurant Group: Max's Tavern, Max Catering
01.2013 - 08.2013

Bachelor of Arts - Visual Media Arts: Writing For Film And Television

Emerson College

Associate of Science - Culinary Arts

Johnson & Wales University

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