Nathaniel Mayes IV
Chef
Humble,TX
Summary
Dynamic food service professional with excellent teamwork and skill in learning new tasks quickly. Highly knowledgeable in ingredient preparation, including slicing and cutting techniques. Comes equipped with 4 years of related experience.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chef 2
A Fare Extraordinaire
Houston, TX
11.2023 - Current
- Maintained a clean work environment by adhering to sanitation policies and procedures.
- Prepared ingredients for use in cooking, such as washing, peeling, cutting and slicing vegetables.
- Followed recipes to prepare meals according to customer specifications.
- Operated grills, ovens and other kitchen equipment as required for meal preparation.
- Assisted in serving meals to customers as needed.
- Communicated effectively with fellow staff members regarding meal preparations.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
Line Cook
The Rado Market
Houston, TX
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
Environmental Service Technician
Harris Health Systems
Houston, TX
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Basic Principles of Infection Control for EVS Technicians
- PPE and EVS: Keeping EVS Team Members, Patients and Caregivers Safe
- Chemical Safety for EVS
- Surface Cleaning and Disinfection Procedures and Techniques in EVS
- Maintained cleanliness and presentation of waiting area and rooms.
Line Cook
The Green Seed Vegan Restaurant
Houston, TX
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products.
Mechanic
Big Jays Power Garage
Houston, TX
01.2020 - 05.2022
- Conducted routine oil changes
- Tire rotations
- Fluid replacements and bulb changes
- Coordinated ready access to tools and parts needed for repair and maintenance activities
- Promoted shop safety by cleaning work areas and removing hazardous materials
- Performed minor structural repairs such as bracket replacements
- Rivet replacements and floor repair
- Diagnosed and repaired electrical controls and motors
- Provided diagnostic supports generating reports on results for manager
- Adhered to established procedures for safe disposal of motor oil and other vehicle fluids.
- Assessed vehicles or machinery to accurately diagnose and repair issues.
- Engaged with customers to determine automotive requirements and communicate vehicular defects or problems.
- Repaired, replaced and adjusted brakes.
Landscape Assistant
Mark Cannon Landscaping and Horticulture
Houston, TX
01.2020 - 02.2020
- Installed underground sprinkler systems to provide grass and gardens with adequate water supply
- Planted bulbs
- Trees
- Bushes and flowers for residential and commercial clients
- Stonework according to landscape design plan and client specifications
- Rearranged planting beds and flower gardens seasonally
- Followed planned landscaping designs to determine placement of sod, sown grassy flowers and foliage
- Removed weeds
- Hazards and debris from common pathways to improve usability
- Maintained routine landscaping schedules to boost lawn health
- Mulched gardens adjusted soils to provide optimal growth potential
- Used shears, pruners and chainsaws to prune and trim hedges and shrubs
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs and hedges to maintain uniform appearance
- Performed planting, watering
- Mulching and edging of lawns.
- Maintained garden areas and landscaping greenery to enhance property appearance and plant health.
- Followed planned landscaping designs to plant flowers and foliage.
- Applied mulch bushes and trees.
Line Cook
The Thirsty Texan Bar and Grill
Houston, TX
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Restocked food items throughout shift to prepare necessary ingredients for cooking and timely service.
- Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
- Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
- Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
- Maintained hygienic kitchen with regular mopping, disinfecting workspace and washing utensils and glassware.
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products.
- Cleaned cooking and refrigeration equipment to sanitize and prevent food-borne illness.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
- Adhered to portion controls and presentation specifications.
Assembly Line Worker
Goodman Manufacturing
Tyler, TX
01.2019 - 03.2019
- Analyzed project specifications and other instructions prior to job start to pinpoint tasks and determine completion dates
- Followed outlined specifications to implement assembly plans
- Inspected and tested components- assemblies and power tools for proper functionality-
- Used established assembly instructions to complete jobs quickly, accurately and with zero errors
- Conducted quality assurance inspections on finished components and identified issues
- Contributed to team-based environment to maintain line productivity and meet expected deadlines.
- Completed accurate assembly work by positioning and aligning components.
- Used established assembly instructions to complete jobs.
- Assembled components by examining connections for correct fit, fastening parts and subassemblies.
- Assembled component parts of items and completed hand-finishing of final products.
Stocker/ Cashier
Tuesday Morning
Houston, Texas
08.2018 - 02.2019
- Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
- Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
- Answered customer questions and provided store information.
- Delivered high level of customer service to patrons using active listening and engagement skills.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
- Preserved appearance of store by arranging and replenishing displays and merchandise racks.
- Scanned merchandise using point-of-sale system for accurate purchase totals.
- Helped with purchases and signed customers up for rewards program.
Soldier, Light Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic
Texas Army National Guard
Houston, TX
02.2006 - 08.2010
- Followed orders and carried out mission directives with professionalism and compassion despite chaotic and emotionally stressful circumstances.
- Worked in small groups to accomplish complex goals within tight deadlines and standards.
- Developed expertise in small arms use, care and accountability.
- Performed inspections to keep equipment in working order.
- Responded immediately to routine and critical accidents, incidents and other emergencies.
- Performed maintenance inspections, tune-ups, oil changes and other key services.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures to locate source of malfunctions.
- Completed simple and advanced repairs according to specifications for brakes, exhaust and electrical systems.
- Reviewed brakes and assessed whether pads needed replacement, discs should be turned or other service requirements.
- Planned work procedures using charts, technical manuals and experience.
Assistant Manager
Darque Tan
Houston, TX
05.2008 - 12.2009
- Strengthened merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales
- Developed a loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies
- Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns friendly and knowledgeable service
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence
- Reviewed sales and gross profit report to assess company efficiency
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies and forecast future needs
- Directed promotion and brand loyalty efforts to build direct relationships with customers
- Monitored security to protect employees, customers and property
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Houston Community College
Houston, TXContinued Education Certification - Culinary Arts
Houston Community College
Houston, TXSchools & Centers Certification, Mechanics and Repairers -
United States Army
Vocational - Computer Aided Drafting
Windham School
Continued Education - Building And Property Maintenance
Houston Community College
Houston, TXSome College (No Degree) - Marketing
Texas Southern University
Houston, TXSkills
- Maintenance
- Knowledge Of Cooking Equipment
- Meal Service
- Food Preparation Techniques
- Foodservice
- Catering Events
- Dish Preparation
- Servsafe Certification
- Automotive Mechanics
- Landscape Equipment Operation
- Grounds maintenance
- Transplanting
- Group learning mechanics
- Group and Individual instruction
- Experiential learning
- PPE Compliance
- Maintenance and Repair
- AutoCAD
- Customer service
- Drafting
- Problem Solving
Certification
- ServSafe Food Handlers certificate
- TABC
- Culinary Arts Certificate
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
Chef 2
A Fare Extraordinaire
11.2023 - Current
Environmental Service Technician
Harris Health Systems
08.2022 - 02.2023
Line Cook
The Green Seed Vegan Restaurant
06.2022 - 08.2022
Mechanic
Big Jays Power Garage
01.2020 - 05.2022
Landscape Assistant
Mark Cannon Landscaping and Horticulture
01.2020 - 02.2020
Line Cook
The Thirsty Texan Bar and Grill
08.2019 - 12.2019
Assembly Line Worker
Goodman Manufacturing
01.2019 - 03.2019
Stocker/ Cashier
Tuesday Morning
08.2018 - 02.2019
Assistant Manager
Darque Tan
05.2008 - 12.2009
Soldier, Light Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic
Texas Army National Guard
02.2006 - 08.2010
Line Cook
The Rado Market
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Houston Community College
Continued Education Certification - Culinary Arts
Houston Community College
Schools & Centers Certification, Mechanics and Repairers -
United States Army
Vocational - Computer Aided Drafting
Windham School
Continued Education - Building And Property Maintenance
Houston Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Marketing
Texas Southern University
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