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Lowell Topham

Tampa,FL

Summary

Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at OSG Ship Management, excelling in food safety and kitchen operations. Proven track record in training new hires and maintaining high sanitation standards. Adept at menu planning and budgeting, ensuring timely food delivery while fostering teamwork and clear communication in fast-paced environments.

Overview

43
43
years of professional experience

Work History

Steward/Cook Supervisor

OSG Ship Management
01.2002 - 12.2023

I would prepare and cook three meals a day. I would clean my work space and dining area. I would also do all the shopping for food and cleaning supplies. I participated in weekly safety drills and ship board training.

Petty Officer First Class

U,S. Navy
01.1981 - 01.2001

I was the officers dining facility supervisor. I over seen the galley operations maintaining highest standards of food preparations and cleanliness of everyday operations.

Education

No Degree - Advanced Cooking

Mess Specialist "C" U.S. Navy
San Diego, CA
05-1987

No Degree - Basic Cooking

Mess Specialist "A" School U.S. Navy
Great Lakes, IL
03-1981

General Studies

Overbrook
Pine Hill, NJ
06-1980

Skills

  • Food safety
  • Cleaning
  • Dishwashing
  • New hire training
  • Basic housekeeping
  • Sanitation standards
  • Chemical handling
  • Supply restocking
  • Menu planning
  • Budgeting and finance
  • Table setting expertise
  • Sanitizing
  • Clear communication
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Safe food handling
  • Kitchen operations
  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Kitchen communication
  • Time management
  • Quality control
  • Table setup
  • Safety awareness
  • Timely food delivery
  • Cleaning and sanitizing
  • Multitasking

Timeline

Steward/Cook Supervisor

OSG Ship Management
01.2002 - 12.2023

Petty Officer First Class

U,S. Navy
01.1981 - 01.2001

No Degree - Advanced Cooking

Mess Specialist "C" U.S. Navy

No Degree - Basic Cooking

Mess Specialist "A" School U.S. Navy

General Studies

Overbrook