James Gooden
Moravia
Summary
Seasoned culinary professional with 15 years of diverse experience across restaurants, bars, catering, hotels, and institutional food service. Skilled in delivering flawless execution of events ranging from intimate fine dining to large-scale productions for up to 2,500 guests. Known for strong organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a drive to exceed expectations. Excited to bring culinary passion and industry knowledge to a new and dynamic opportunity.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Site Cook - TC3
American Dining & Vending
10.2024 - Current
- Engaged with guests to cook meals based on their dietary preferences and special requests.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Measured, weighed, and mixed appropriate ingredients according to recipe directions.
Fry Cook
Pizza & Bones
07.2024 - 09.2024
- Prepared diverse menu items by following standardized recipes and presentation guidelines.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
Kitchen Manager/Grill Cook
Brewer's Kitchen & Taproom
01.2022 - 06.2024
- Responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the kitchen, managing food inventory, overseeing food preparation, creating menus
- Supervising kitchen staff, monitoring food quality, and ensuring all food items are stored properly
- Checking that ingredients remain fresh and safe for consumption by tracking, labeling, and replacing key ingredients
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep work processes.
- Maintain a workstation that is both clean and sanitary, preventing any cross-contamination
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
Meat Clerk
BJ's Wholesale Club
11.2022 - 04.2023
- Priced, dated and wrapped meat products using department scales and stocked and rotated merchandise shelves, cases and displays for fresh and frozen groceries
- Prepared and ground meat while adhering to department procedures for safety management, meat handling and prevention of cross-contamination
- Practiced sanitation procedures by maintaining clean and neat work area
- Cleaned and sanitized freezers, fixtures and display cases, received and unpacked meat, poultry, seafood and placed in their proper coolers
Night Relief Cook
SUNY Cortland Dining Services
09.2018 - 09.2021
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines
- Followed proper standards for product freshness, food safety, weights and measures, refrigeration and sanitation
- Operated and sanitized all equipment in a safe and proper manner
- Followed all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage to uphold proper health standards
Banquet Sous Chef
Springside Inn/Oak & Vine
03.2012 - 05.2018
- Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of meals and kitchen sanitation
- Supervised, trained and developed team members in accordance with company policies and procedures
- Proactively prepared for large parties and reservations, anticipating planning and staffing needs
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality
Fry Cook
Kentucky Fried Chicken, KFC
10.2010 - 03.2012
- Cooked meals and served food in accordance with planned menus, diet plans, recipes, portions, temperature control procedures and facility policies
- Cleaned the kitchen nightly & do maintenance on the fryers, grills and other equipment used
- Restocked kitchen & prep area daily
Education
High School Diploma - General Studies
Moravia High School
Moravia, NY06.2010
Skills
- Cooking
- Knife skills
- Prioritization
- Customer Urgency & Satisfaction
- Quick Learner
- Hard Working
- Attention to Detail
- Cleaning and organization
- Multitasking
- Problem-solving
Timeline
Site Cook - TC3
American Dining & Vending
10.2024 - Current
Fry Cook
Pizza & Bones
07.2024 - 09.2024
Meat Clerk
BJ's Wholesale Club
11.2022 - 04.2023
Kitchen Manager/Grill Cook
Brewer's Kitchen & Taproom
01.2022 - 06.2024
Night Relief Cook
SUNY Cortland Dining Services
09.2018 - 09.2021
Banquet Sous Chef
Springside Inn/Oak & Vine
03.2012 - 05.2018
Fry Cook
Kentucky Fried Chicken, KFC
10.2010 - 03.2012
High School Diploma - General Studies
Moravia High School
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