Craig L. Wooten
Greenville
Summary
To gain a challenging career where I can use my culinary skills to help nourish people.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
The 202 Tavern
01.2025
- I’m currently working as a line cook at The 202 Tavern. I am trained in all the stations in the kitchen which include salad, sauté, flat, grill, and fryer. I also do most of the preparation of stock for daily/weekly needs. I also take care of the cleaning of the fryers, food orders through GFS and US Foods.
Kitchen Manager
The James Watson House
01.2023 - 01.2024
- While at the James Watson House I worked as the Kitchen Manager. As the Kitchen Manager I helped hire and train employees, and scheduling. I also ordered food and other products for the restaurant using three different purveyors. I worked with my team members on the line calling out tickets, while running the grill and making sure plating looked good before food left the kitchen.
Kitchen Manager/ Catering Manager
The Merchant House
01.2016 - 01.2024
- During my time at The Merchant House, I worked as the Kitchen Manager/ Catering Manager. I gained experience doing schedules, ordering supplies not only the kitchen but for most of the restaurant. I also helped train and direct staff with what needs to be done. Helped schedule and organize catering events.
Catering By Michael
01.2008 - 01.2016
- My main job responsibilities include: checking the event list to make sure all items needed for service are ready to go to the event venue, once at the venue I find the person in charge to find out all the details about the venue pertaining to the event. I also help set tables, fold napkins, arrange appetizer displays, set-up the buffet line to look presentable to the guest, I also help keep the buffet clean and stocked during dinner service. Another main part of my job is to make sure that everything is acceptable to the client then at the end of the night present them with the bill, and if they pay then it is my responsibility to get the check to the owner once the event is over.
Education
Associate Degree - Hospitality Management/ Culinary Arts
Sinclair Community College
Dayton, Ohio01.2016
High School Diploma -
Greenville Senior High
Greenville, Ohio05-2000
Skills
- Food presentation
- Portioning
- Food rotation
- Recipe preparation
- Inventory management
- Prep work
QUALIFICATIONS
- I have ten years of experience working in a fast-paced kitchen where I managed, hired, fired, and trained staff.
- I have a lot of experience working as a line cook, I can do almost any station in the kitchen. I have my Ohio Food License.
- I have many years of experience of catering events for small and large groups
Timeline
Line Cook
The 202 Tavern
01.2025
Kitchen Manager
The James Watson House
01.2023 - 01.2024
Kitchen Manager/ Catering Manager
The Merchant House
01.2016 - 01.2024
Catering By Michael
01.2008 - 01.2016
Associate Degree - Hospitality Management/ Culinary Arts
Sinclair Community College
High School Diploma -
Greenville Senior High
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