James Murphy
Cook,Prep cook,Grill Professioal
Orange,NJ
Summary
Dependable, detail-oriented team player. Capable of working independently. Creative and Innovative Cook with varied talents. Twenty two years experience in various food and beverage venues: corporate dining and hotels. Four years experience as part time cook at dine-in restaurants.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Grill Cook
Compass Group
Secaucus, NJ
01.2005 - Current
- Prepare entrees, sauces, and soups for approximately 620 people daily
- Prepared food items on grill
- Work closely with Chef Manager to ensure customer satisfaction
- Catering for banquets and special functions
- Conduct inventory control
Security Officer
Allied Universal Securty
250 Woodbridge Center Dr.Woodbridge, NJ
09.2021 - 01.2025
- Followed all security and safety regulations
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
- Provided excellent customer service while addressing visitor inquiries or concerns related to facility safety or access control procedures.
- Prevented unauthorized access to facilities by enforcing strict entry protocols and verifying identification.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
Concierge/Receptionist security
PREMIER SERVICES GROUP
90 Elizabeth Ave, Linden, NJ
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Concierge/security at Linden Towers overnight shift daily activity logs, log in Quest and visitors
Entree Cook, lead Grill cook
Flik International Corporation
126 E.Lincoln Ave, P.O. Box 2000,Rahway, NJ 07065
04.2019 - 11.2021
- Prepare to order breakfast and lunch order for 200ppl
- Managed grill station during busy periods, effectively handling multiple orders simultaneously while maintaining quality standards.
- Maintained clean, organized grill stations for hygienic, orderly food preparation.
- Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment regularly.
- Adhered to strict food safety guidelines to prevent cross-contamination and ensure a safe dining experience for guests.
- Restocked and rotated food items according to expiry dates to minimize waste.
- Followed recipes and kitchen procedures for consistent food quality, presentation and standards.
- Efficiently managed time by prioritizing tasks according to importance and urgency.
- Effectively communicated with fellow team members to coordinate dish preparation during peak service hours.
Roundsman
Eurest-Compass-USA
3 Penn Plaza East, Newark, NJ 07105
09.2016 - 03.2020
- Prep and prepare station for water Greek food and all sizes
- Soul food station prepare all Entre and side
- Pizza station prepare station
Lead Cook/Kitchen Manager
Chartwells K-12
900 Panther Way, Iselin, NJ 08830
09.2014 - 02.2016
- Responsible for overseeing all aspect of day to day operations of kitchen and productions areas in a middle school setting
Pizza Chef
Schering Plough
2015 Galloping Hill Rd Kenilworth, NJ 07033
01.2004 - 03.2011
- Prepared pizza
- Prepped food items for grill and entrees
- Served as Grill Cook as needed
Part-Time Cook
Days Hotel
Newark, NJ
01.2004 - 01.2009
- Served as part time cook in full service restaurant
- Conducted inventory control
- Created non-menu specialty entrees
Cook
AmeriTemps/Merck
E. Lincoln Ave. Rahway, NJ 07065
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Contract assignment as Cook for approximately 1200 people daily
- Served in role as Deli Person as needed
- Hired as permanent employee due to excellent performance
- Assisted with catering for meetings, banquets, and special events
Education
BS - polical science
Morgan State University
parksprings, MD01.1987
College Preparatory - General Education
Drake College of Business
Elizabeth, NJ06.1983
High School Diploma -
Hillside High School
Hillside, NJ01.1983
Skills
- Food Preparation
- Food Safety
- Restaurant Management
- Busser
- Catering
- Communication skills
- Guest Services
- Merchandising
- Culinary Experience
- Security
- Van driver
- Restaurant Experience
- Food Production
- Time Management
- Leadership
- Computer skills
- Inventory control
- Pricing
- Kitchen Experience
- Microsoft Office
- Management
- Delivery driver experience
- Sales
- Supervising experience
- Meal Preparation
- CCTV
- POS
- Banquet Experience
- Bartending
- Teaching
- Front desk
- Kitchen Management Experience
- Box truck
- Loss prevention
- Organizational skills
- Customer service
- Host/Hostess
Certification
- Baton Permit
- Food Handler
- Guard Card
- BLS Certification
- Food Handler Certification ##04/09/2023\\ 04/08/2026
- SORA Id### 495463B renewed 09/08/2023 -09/08/2025
- AED Certification
- First Aid Certification ID##87E834 /// 8-12-2024 // 8-14-2026
Additional Information
Security officer
Care Giver
Timeline
Concierge/Receptionist security
PREMIER SERVICES GROUP
09.2022 - 06.2023
Security Officer
Allied Universal Securty
09.2021 - 01.2025
Entree Cook, lead Grill cook
Flik International Corporation
04.2019 - 11.2021
Roundsman
Eurest-Compass-USA
09.2016 - 03.2020
Lead Cook/Kitchen Manager
Chartwells K-12
09.2014 - 02.2016
Grill Cook
Compass Group
01.2005 - Current
Pizza Chef
Schering Plough
01.2004 - 03.2011
Part-Time Cook
Days Hotel
01.2004 - 01.2009
Cook
AmeriTemps/Merck
01.2004 - 01.2005
BS - polical science
Morgan State University
College Preparatory - General Education
Drake College of Business
High School Diploma -
Hillside High School