James F Mullen V
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
I have worked in restaurants for more than 25 years now, and my experience is not limited to one area. I posses extensive knowledge of seafood, prep, sauces, presentation, plating, and high level knife skills. I am versed in all familiar types of cuisine, and have adopted many culinary techniques over the years.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Cook (Broiler)
Lavo
Las Vegas, Nevada
09.2024 - Current
- Prepared high-quality dishes following Lavo's recipes and standards.
Executive Chef
The Famous
Leadville, CO
02.2024 - 09.2024
- Created the menu with all my recipes. Extremely successful opening, very busy first year. Italian Classics, pastas, wood fired pizza, sandwiches, and apps.It quickly became the best restaurant in our small town..
Butcher
Safeway
Leadville, CO
06.2022 - 02.2024
- Cut all beef and pork using bone saws and adhering to strict corporate standards. I was often in charge of ordering and food safety systems.
Line Cook
Pappadeaux's Seafood Kitchen
Greenwood Village, CO
02.2017 - 11.2019
- Worked all stations including wood fire grill, saute',wheel, flat top. I worked all of the highest volume shifts, and was a trainer for new staff members.
Sous Chef
Blue Island Oyster Bar
Cherry Creek, CO
07.2014 - 02.2017
- As part of the opening team, I was responsible for ordering, daily prep, creation of daily specials, brunch, and line execution.
Sous Chef
J. Alexander's Restaurant
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
05.2009 - 07.2014
- Assisted Executive Chef with daily inventory, butchering, fish portioning, menu roll outs, and ordering. Learned and adhered to strict corporate recipes in a high volume scratch kitchen. Performed daily quality control via "taste plate."
Education
GED -
Cardinal Newman High School
West Palm Beach, FL06-2001
Skills
- BOH Operations
- Quality Assurance
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Forecasting and planning
- Menu Planning
Certification
- Colorado Serv Safe Manager Certified.
Timeline
Line Cook (Broiler)
Lavo
09.2024 - Current
Executive Chef
The Famous
02.2024 - 09.2024
Butcher
Safeway
06.2022 - 02.2024
Line Cook
Pappadeaux's Seafood Kitchen
02.2017 - 11.2019
Sous Chef
Blue Island Oyster Bar
07.2014 - 02.2017
Sous Chef
J. Alexander's Restaurant
05.2009 - 07.2014
GED -
Cardinal Newman High School
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