Geoffrey Barstow
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Experienced accomplished chef with sous chef experience in one of Tucson finer restaurants. Fully responsible for a large variety of menu items as well as the management of the kitchen including the ordering of food, scheduling of employees, training of employees, and supervision of the meal preparation and service. Also, experienced with construction, especially concrete and framing.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Framer and Concrete
Platinum Builders
03.2023 - Current
- Maintained a clean work environment by organizing materials and removing debris at the end of each day.
- Accurately and safely installed wall, roof and floor structures according to blueprints, customer requests, and available inventories.
- Enhanced overall project efficiency by accurately measuring and cutting materials for framing projects.
- Cut and joined wood, using precise measurements and proper techniques to create frames of different sizes
Laborer
L&L Manufacturing
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Expanded skill set through continuous learning of new techniques, tools, and equipment related to laborer tasks.
- Improved worksite efficiency by maintaining clean and organized work areas.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
Chef
Wild Garlic Grill
01.2013 - 03.2020
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
Chef
Maynard’s Market & Kitchen
04.2010 - 01.2012
- Fully responsible for a large variety of menu items as well as the management of the kitchen including the ordering of food, scheduling of employees, training of employees, and supervision of the meal preparation and service.
Kitchen Manager
Petite Pea
06.2009 - 04.2010
- Fully responsible for all savory food, making menus for private parties, onsite cooking, ordering food, keeping kitchen clean and organized, and delivering lunches.
Assistant head chef
Luna Bella
05.2009 - 06.2009
- Responsibilities include training new cooks, expedite food, prepare food, and assist in supervising all kitchen employees.
Sous chef
Red Sky Café
08.2007 - 05.2009
- Started as a line cook then worked my way up to sous chef where my responsibilities included supervising labor, training new line cooks, making a variety of sauces, order seafood, meats, produce, and all dry goods for the restaurant, keep kitchen clean organized and in health code, butcher meats, prepare the dinner specials, make the schedule and maintain the restaurant according to the standards of owner/chef Steve Shultz.
Chef
Long Wong’s Restaurant
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Fully responsible for all of the kitchen activities.
Full Order Cook
T.D.’s East
01.2004 - 02.2006
- The only cook on duty for evening shifts 5 nights per week
- Highly varied four-page menu
- Responsible for all aspects of the kitchen including training new cooks.
Cook
Vivaces Restaurant
01.2003 - 05.2004
- Duties included pantry, working the line, and keeping everything well stocked and clean.
Line Cook
North Restaurant
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Duties included pantry, working the line, and showing new employees how to fulfill their obligations.
Education
Pima College
Tucson, AZSalpointe Catholic High School
Tucson, AZ05.2002
Skills
- Power Tools Operation
- Hardware Installation
- Safety Procedures
- Frame finishing
- Qualified chef
- Works well with others
- Good work ethic
Accomplishments
- National Champion (Gold Medal), sport pistol
- Received World’s most prestigious hunting award given to a youth. Presented for Safari Club International by General Norman Schwartzkof.
Foreigntravel
- New Zealand
- South Africa
- Egypt
- France
- Ecuador
- Costa Rica
- Mexico
Timeline
Framer and Concrete
Platinum Builders
03.2023 - Current
Laborer
L&L Manufacturing
01.2021 - 01.2022
Chef
Wild Garlic Grill
01.2013 - 03.2020
Chef
Maynard’s Market & Kitchen
04.2010 - 01.2012
Kitchen Manager
Petite Pea
06.2009 - 04.2010
Assistant head chef
Luna Bella
05.2009 - 06.2009
Sous chef
Red Sky Café
08.2007 - 05.2009
Chef
Long Wong’s Restaurant
01.2006 - 01.2007
Full Order Cook
T.D.’s East
01.2004 - 02.2006
Cook
Vivaces Restaurant
01.2003 - 05.2004
Line Cook
North Restaurant
01.2002 - 01.2003
Salpointe Catholic High School
Pima College
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