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James Smith

42727 Cedar Ave ,CA

Summary

Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Village Sports Bar, excelling in food preparation and security management. Proven ability to enhance customer satisfaction through exceptional service and meticulous kitchen organization. Skilled in grilling and food presentation, while maintaining a strong focus on safety and sanitation practices.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Security /Cook

Village Sports Bar
Big Bear Lake, CA
11.2022 - 04.2026

Prepped and Cooked food for restaurant during open kitchen hours, then when we had Comedy shows and concerts, I ran the Security Team, checked IDs, made sure no body was too drunk or unruly

Cook

Grind N Grill
Big Bear Lake, CA
09.2021 - 11.2022

I was a line Cook, cooked and prepared food, washed dishes when needed

  • Prepared and cooked menu items following standard recipes and quality guidelines.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace to ensure food safety compliance.

Security

The Cave
Big Bear Lake, CA
08.2015 - 11.2022
  • Reviewed security policies and procedures regularly, making updates as necessary to maintain a strong security posture.
  • Safeguarded vessel security by establishing access controls and conducting routine security checks on board.
  • Cultivated relationships and helped family members pursue financial security.
  • Observed strict security measures to keep all case information confidential.
  • Identified and reported suspicious activity to prevent security incidents.
  • Maintained security and watched for irregular or unusual conditions to avoid security concerns or safety hazards.
  • Monitored security cameras and conducted regular walk-throughs to ensure property security.
  • Performed interior and exterior security patrols and checks.
  • Collaborated with fellow security officers to develop comprehensive security plans for special events held at transit facilities.

Security/Cook

The Cave
Big Bear Lake, CA
11.2020 - 10.2022

I was a line Cook during the day and Security at night on the weekends

Cook

Rock N Burritos
Big Bear Lake, CA
01.2020 - 01.2021

Prepped and Cooked food for Take Out Restaurant during Covid

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Fresno State
Fresno, CA
05-1984

Skills

Customer service

Cooking

Cleaning and organization

Food handling

Food preparation

Multitasking and organization

Kitchen organization

Strong attention to safe food handling procedures

Frying

Knife skills

Sanitation

Surface cleaning

Food presentation

Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance

Grilling

Sanitation practices

Contamination prevention

Food waste reduction

Performance improvement

Food plating and presentation

Portion control

Food plating

Food handler certification

Order verification

Grilling expertise

Sauce making

Ingredients measuring

Plating and presentation

Allergen awareness

Culinary creativity

New hire training

Food spoilage prevention

Recipes and menu planning

Order delivery practices

Food presentation talent

Menu planning

Certification

Im working on getting my guard card again, I have alot experience in the Security field,

Timeline

Security /Cook

Village Sports Bar
11.2022 - 04.2026

Cook

Grind N Grill
09.2021 - 11.2022

Security/Cook

The Cave
11.2020 - 10.2022

Cook

Rock N Burritos
01.2020 - 01.2021

Security

The Cave
08.2015 - 11.2022

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Fresno State
James Smith