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Jack J. McElveen IV

Metairie,LA

Summary

  • Proven leader in the hospitality sector, adept at managing teams up to 6+ and serving over 100 crew members with Seafarers International Union and other notable companies. Excelled in food safety and budget management, significantly enhancing meal preparation standards and operational efficiency. Demonstrates exceptional problem-solving and team training abilities, ensuring top-notch service and safety.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Recertified Steward

Seafarers International Union (SIU)
Harvey, LA
08.2008 - Current
  • Followed all company and SIU guidelines related to food safety standards during meal preparation.
  • Supervised and managed a 3+ person staff.
  • Food preparation for a 25+ member crew.
  • Prepared daily menus and performed a daily count of inventory.
  • Managed food cost and maintained Steward Department hours/overtime payroll.
  • Participated in ongoing training to enhance job skills and knowledge.
  • Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.

Chief Steward

SIU/NMU
Harvey, LA
11.2001 - 08.2008
  • Supervised and managed a 3+ person staff.
  • Food preparation for a 25+ member crew.
  • Prepared daily menus and performed a daily count of inventory.
  • Managed food cost and maintained Steward Department hours/overtime payroll.

Chief Steward

Sabine Transportation
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
07.1999 - 12.2000
  • Supervised and managed a 3+ person staff.
  • Food preparation for a 25+ member crew.
  • Prepared daily menus and performed a daily count of inventory.
  • Managed food cost and maintained Steward Department hours/overtime payroll.

Steward

Universal Ogden Services
New Orleans, LA
10.1997 - 06.1999
  • Supervised and managed a 6+ person staff.
  • Food preparation for a 100+ member crew.
  • Prepared daily menus and performed a daily count of inventory.
  • Managed food cost and maintained Steward Department hours/overtime payroll.

Education

Certification - Government Vessel

SIU Paul Hall Center
Piney Point, MD
02-2024

Recertified Steward - Culinary

SIU Paul Hall Center
Piney Point, MD
02-2008

Certificate - Culinary

Sclafani's Cooking School of Arts
Metairie, LA
10-1996

High School Diploma -

Warren Easton Fundamental S. H. School
New Orleans, LA
05-1996

Skills

  • Food safety
  • Budgeting and finance
  • Equipment inspection
  • Sanitation standards
  • New hire training
  • Hospitality

Timeline

Recertified Steward

Seafarers International Union (SIU)
08.2008 - Current

Chief Steward

SIU/NMU
11.2001 - 08.2008

Chief Steward

Sabine Transportation
07.1999 - 12.2000

Steward

Universal Ogden Services
10.1997 - 06.1999

Certification - Government Vessel

SIU Paul Hall Center

Recertified Steward - Culinary

SIU Paul Hall Center

Certificate - Culinary

Sclafani's Cooking School of Arts

High School Diploma -

Warren Easton Fundamental S. H. School

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