James Medley
Spotsylvania,VA
Summary
Self-motivated professional with several years of expertise as culinary specialist serving meals to approximately several service members. Knowledgeable about food storage, preparation and safety protocols. Focused on boosting morale by serving tasty and nutritious food. Creative Culinary Specialist known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in menu development, food safety regulations, and inventory management. Excel in time management, team collaboration, and adaptability to fast-paced environments, ensuring seamless kitchen operations and exceptional dining experiences.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Culinary Specialist
US Navy
10.2020 - Current
- Monitored food production throughout service periods to ensure timely delivery of dishes.
- Ensured compliance with health department regulations regarding storage, preparation, and service of food items.
- Assisted in training new employees on proper cooking methods and food safety practices.
- Analyzed recipes for cost efficiency without sacrificing flavor or presentation.
- Supervised the preparation of food items according to established recipes and standards.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
- Performed quality control checks on all cooked foods before serving them to customers.
- Planned and prepared meals for large groups of people, using standardized recipes.
- Utilized a variety of herbs, spices, seasonings and other flavorings to enhance taste.
- Prepared sauces, stocks, soups, salads, desserts and other specialty items as needed.
- Trained kitchen staff on proper knife handling, sanitation procedures, and safety regulations.
- Monitored food production to ensure quality control standards were met.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work area while adhering to safety guidelines.
- Remained attentive to detail and committed to accurate and thorough responses to expressed culinary and service needs.
- Managed nutrition labeling process and execution and verified accuracy and alignment with ingredient database.
Education
High School Diploma -
Stafford Senior High School
Fredericksburg, VA06-2015
Skills
- Proven Perfomer
- Baking techniques
- Guest Interaction
- Mission Focused
- Proven Leader
- Team Player
- Hardworker
Accomplishments
- CS of the quarter
Timeline
Culinary Specialist
US Navy
10.2020 - Current
High School Diploma -
Stafford Senior High School