James C. Strowenjans

Perform all opening/closing duties. Prepare entire menu, from scratch. Responsible for food/beverage product ordering, employee training and evaluation, scheduling and special menu/catering events.

Responsible for all open/close duties. Perform all cooking stations w/in kitchen under direction of Executive Chef. Aided in creating quality cuisine for entire restaurant including private events, catering and menu tasting. Assist Head Chef w/schedule, training and development of fellow staff. Practiced techniques of traditional "Old World" Italian cuisine.

Prepared all menu items using "from scratch" methods. Maintained clean and sanitary kitchen IAW local health inspection guidelines. Open/closing duties.

Trained and supervised fellow staff in food prep, expo, cooking and sanitation practice. Assist owners w/food cost and portioning procedure. Cooking to order alongside staff. Open/closing duties.

• Supervised staff in daily kitchen duties, including prepping menu, cooking and cleaning/sanitation procedure. Open/closing responsibility.
• I have worked on/off, seasonly for Coral Gables since the summer of '94.

• Directed kitchen staff in food preparation and presentation to ensure ideal quality standards were maintained.
• Responsible for food procurement, focusing on local "farm to table" vendors.
• Semi formal to casual, traditional French cuisine and culinary practice.

• Monitored inventory levels of all food items to ensure adequate supplies are available at all times.
• Assisted in developing marketing strategies designed to increase restaurant revenue.
• Coordinated with front-of-house staff regarding reservations and table management.
• Inspected equipment regularly to maintain safe working conditions in the kitchen.
• Participated in industry conferences and culinary competitions as a representative of the restaurant.
• Ensured compliance with health department regulations by implementing proper sanitation procedures.

-Executed countless, unannounced food safety/sanitation inspections, ensuring and enforcing food safety practice I.A.W USDA and FDA Standards.

-Developed and applied S.O.Ps for various inspection sites including U.S. Naval ships, D.O.D warehouses, slaughter houses, crop and water potability procurement sites, grocery stores and dining/mess halls.

-Won the Soldier of the Year Competition, 1999. Army Commendation Medal. Meritorious Service Medal. Good Conduct Medal. Overseas Service Ribbon.