James William Rucker

To obtain a full-time position in the food and restaurant industry incorporating my managerial training and various culinary experiences; and allow for further growth and development.

30 years of culinary experience and food preparation 20 years of managerial experience 4-Star restaurant employment experience Owner of personal chef/catering service, and restaurant Ability to work independently or as an integral part of a team

Food preparation including a variety of sauces, entrees, and appetizers with specialties in, but not limited French, Italian, and American cuisine, domestic wines, and classical pastries, Menu planning, Artistic food preparation, Work knowledge of a variety of other cuisine and ethnic menus, Ability to prepare food according to diet and health limitations/specifications, Owner of a personal chef/catering service, and restaurant business, Executive chef/management experience in restaurant business, Extensive buffet, banquet, and party management, Kitchen staff development, education, management, and personal evaluations, Kitchen designing, Work-related computer knowledge

• Aramark Dining Service/Cisco, RTP, NC, chef supervisor, 01/01/13, Present
• Frankie’s Fun Park & Restaurant, Raleigh, NC, Exec Chef, 01/01/05, 12/31/13
• Eurest Dining Service, Charlotte, NC, Chef Manager, 01/01/02, 12/31/04
• Pat’s Catering, Kannapolis, NC, Chef Manager, 01/01/95, 12/31/02
• Gaston Memorial Hospital, Gastonia, NC, Chef Manager, 01/01/97, 12/31/99
• Marriot/Queens College, Charlotte, NC, Chef Manager, 01/01/92, 12/31/93
• FDY Catering and Banquet, Inc, Charlotte, NC, Exec Chef, 01/01/91, 12/31/95

• Serve Safe Certificate
• Employee of the Month (x3)
• Manager’s ACE Award
• Management Training Certificate
• L’Academie de Cuisine Scholarship

Available upon request

• 30 years of culinary experience and food preparation
• 20 years of managerial experience
• 4-Star restaurant employment experience
• Owner of personal chef/catering service, and restaurant
• Ability to work independently or as an integral part of a team

To obtain a full-time position in the food and restaurant industry incorporating my managerial training and various culinary experiences; and allow for further growth and development.