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James Thurman

Osage Beach,MO

Summary

Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Lake Regional Hospital, excelling in recipe preparation and food safety. Proven ability to enhance flavors and develop innovative dishes while ensuring compliance with dietary guidelines. Skilled in inventory management and adept at operating kitchen equipment, fostering a collaborative and efficient kitchen environment.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook / Cafe and Cold Production

Lake Regional Hospital
Osage Beach, Mo.
05.2024 - Current
  • Adjusted seasonings of dishes during cooking process in order to enhance flavors.
  • Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
  • Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
  • Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.

Prep Cook

Ozark Mill at Finley Farms
Ozark, Mo.
08.2022 - 09.2023
  • Cooked meats, fish, poultry or other foods using various methods such as baking, frying or grilling.
  • Heated sauces, soups and gravies according to specified methods.
  • Organized walk-in coolers and freezers according to established guidelines.
  • Prepped vegetables and ingredients by washing, chopping and dicing.

Dietary Cook

Arrow Senior Living Management
Springfield, Mo.
07.2016 - 08.2022
  • Kept up-to-date records of all dietary menus and recipes used.
  • Assisted in the development of new recipes that meet dietary guidelines.
  • Ensured proper storage of prepared foods at appropriate temperatures.
  • Verified accuracy of orders received from vendors before storing them away.

Education

Culinary Certifications - Culinary Arts

Victory Trade School
Springfield, MO
12-2005

Skills

  • Food safety
  • Recipe preparation
  • Ingredient measurement
  • Kitchen equipment operation
  • Menu planning
  • Inventory management

Timeline

Cook / Cafe and Cold Production

Lake Regional Hospital
05.2024 - Current

Prep Cook

Ozark Mill at Finley Farms
08.2022 - 09.2023

Dietary Cook

Arrow Senior Living Management
07.2016 - 08.2022

Culinary Certifications - Culinary Arts

Victory Trade School

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