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James Buckingham

Professional Private Chef
Lancaster,CA

Summary

Original Private Chef with a passion for the culinary arts and preparing daily delectable meals. Well-versed in the appropriate handling of foods and plating arrangements. Extensive experience in dealing with organic ingredients and cooking international cuisine. Organized and creative to follow directions and instructions.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Mobile Catering Service Private Chef

Onedia’s Southern Cuisine
Lancaster , California
10.2014 - Current
  • Created customized meal plans based on client dietary restrictions and preferences.
  • Provided easy-to-read cooking preparation instructions for clients.
  • Safely packaged and labeled each individual meal.
  • Prepared and cooked over 200 meals per week for Onedia's Southern Cuisine.

Banquet Chef

Hilton Garden Inn Hotel
Palmdale, CA
09.2011 - 10.2014
  • Recognized quality standards in vegetables, fish, dairy and meat products and selected and used freshest ingredients to prepare menu items.
  • Managed production by adhering to preparation, plating and presentation standards and following safety regulations to deliver top quality food.
  • Practiced safe work habits to avoid possible injury to self or other employees.
  • Chopped vegetables, butchered meat and prepared sauces in advance to serve guests promptly and efficiently.
  • Dated and rotated food containers, safely stored perishables and maintained sanitary work environment to maximize food safety.
  • Grilled, roasted, baked and performed other cooking techniques to produce high volume meals.
  • Analyzed banquet event orders and planned and coordinated functions with catering staff to meet or exceed customer expectations

Class A CDL Truck Driver

Hasa Inc
Saugus, California
03.2008 - 02.2011
  • Handled load documentation, obtained signatures and provided copies to destination staff.
  • Maneuvered vehicles with high degree of skill through narrow passageways and around obstructions such as parked cars.
  • Met DOT requirements by maintaining current records and documenting reportable incidents.
  • Ran efficient routes by mapping plans to GPS apps and adjusting for weather and traffic problems.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
  • Executed safety practices and inventory loading without customer complaints, accidents or lost-time.

Education

Associate of Arts - Culinary Art Restaurant Management

University of Antelope Valley
Lancaster, CA
02.2011

High School Diploma -

Compton High School
Compton, CA
06.1982

Skills

  • Mobile Devices
  • Order Management
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Waste Control
  • Inventory Management
  • Time Management
  • High-Volume Environments

Certification

  • CPC - Certified Personal Chef

Professional DJ

I've been A DJ since the age of 17 I love bringing people together and putting together classical and old-school music I love what I do and so does the people that I associate with in my industry at the end of my day I relax myself with a refreshing drink and soft calm music.

Timeline

Mobile Catering Service Private Chef

Onedia’s Southern Cuisine
10.2014 - Current

Banquet Chef

Hilton Garden Inn Hotel
09.2011 - 10.2014

Class A CDL Truck Driver

Hasa Inc
03.2008 - 02.2011

Associate of Arts - Culinary Art Restaurant Management

University of Antelope Valley

High School Diploma -

Compton High School

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