Nicholas Maroudas
Lees Summit,MO
Summary
High-performing Chef offering 10 years of professional kitchen experience, both civilian and military. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Talent for building streamlined, cohesive teams. Dedicated to working in a team oriented setting and have previous experience leading team members to successfully complete projects.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Culinary Specialist
United States Navy
Pearl Harbor HI, Norfolk VA, Dahlgren VA, Hawaii, Virginia
06.2010 - 03.2019
- Completed minor preventative maintenance and mechanical repairs on naval ship equipment.
- Ensured the sanitation and safety of all food and equipment to optimal levels.
- Maintained spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
- Frosted and iced cakes, cupcakes, cookies, doughnuts, sweet rolls and coffee cakes.
- Baked consistent quality items by accurately mixing, dividing, shaping and proofing.
- Oversaw supply chains and food delivery to the ship.
- Completed all paperwork, recognizing any discrepancies and addressing them in a timely fashion.
- Transitioned between breakfast and lunch service.
- Managed safety precautions to avoid personal injury and provide safe work environment.
- Took inventory of supplies and maintained accurate stock records to minimize losses and support supply ordering.
- Analyzed meat temperatures for safety and quality and monitored heat conditions for stability.
- Established food preparation procedures and guidelines to promote meal consistency and quality.
- Developed menus and meal plans which met personnel needs, utilizing available supplies and within budget restrictions.
- Planned menus and ordered various food stock to provide balanced and nutritious meals.
- Worked closely with ships Engineering Department to maintain optimum levels of communication to effectively and efficiently complete projects.
- Conducted daily inspections of food preparation and dining facilities to verify compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
- Iced and airbrushed cakes and other pastries for customized orders.
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Cut, trimmed and ground meats such as beef, pork and poultry to prepare for crew onboard ship.
- Developed and cooked memorable dishes that brought new menu changes on board the ship.
- Conducted and successfully passing weekly inspections on ships equipment throughout the naval vessel, resulting in increased productivity and function for vital pieces of equipment.
Appliance Technician
ARS Appliance Services
Kansas City, MO
04.2022 - Current
- Ordered parts and maintained adequate inventory.
- Disassembled, repaired and reassembled equipment in good working order.
- Facilitated repairs by disassembling defective and broken equipment.
- Educated customers on use, care and adjustments of appliances.
- Gave accurate and detailed quotes to customers prior to starting work.
- Diagnosed issues with appliances and made repairs.
- Streamlined operations to improve process efficiency.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
Chef
Pho La La
Lees Summit, MO
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work efficient and consistent.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Inventoried food, ingredient and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Developed recipes and menus by applying understanding of market demand and culinary trends,
Installer
Bath Wizard
Overland Park, Kansas
02.2022 - 04.2022
- Utilized knowledge of carpentry and general construction to complete attractive finish work.
- Laid out materials and system components to prepare for installation.
- Inspected installations to check for functionality and maintain customer satisfaction.
- Installed valves, hangers, supports and flanges inside piping systems.
- Measured, threaded and cut materials to correct angles.
- Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
- Repaired plumbing systems, components and equipment.
- Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
- Successfully maintained clean, valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
Millwright
KCI Incorporated
Kansas City, MO
10.2021 - 02.2022
- Replaced defective parts of machines and adjusted clearances and alignment of moving parts.
- Daily use of MIG welder, cutting torches, plasma cutters and other high powered equipment.
- Operated machine tools to fabricate parts during overhaul, maintenance or setup of machineries.
- Fabricated, constructed and Calibrated conveyor flights, parts and systems for various companies.
- Verified functionality of forklifts through performance of preventive maintenance and effective troubleshooting of malfunctions.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Positioned cranes in response to hand signals and observed load hookup to determine safe load capacities.
- Operated cranes and other equipment while monitoring coworker, personal and overall work zone safety.
- Gauge calibration
Retail Carpenter
Russell Construction Inc.
Kansas City, MO
07.2021 - 09.2021
- Construction and installation of commercial shelving for retail stockrooms.
- Demolition of older material and cleanup
- concrete drilling and anchoring to ensure that all structures built are securely fastened
- Maintaining cleanliness and free of harmful dust particles
Carpenter
Total Interiors Inc.
Kansas City , KS
06.2021 - 07.2021
- Checked measurements and completed accurate cuts to prevent materials waste and maintain cost controls.
- Installed and repaired woodwork, millwork and cabinetry under supervision of master carpenter.
- Kept job site cleaned up properly and all debris disposed of in respective containers.
- Completed installation of drywall sheets on commercial and residential properties.
- Prepared panels by sawing, drilling or cutting holes for electrical outlets, air-conditioning units and plumbing.
- Cut and installed decorative framing and trim.
- Screwed metal and wooden studs into frames.
Carpenter/installer
John A. Marshall Co.
Lenexa, KS
03.2021 - 05.2021
- Kept job site cleaned up properly and all debris disposed of in respective containers.
- Cut materials according to specifications in preparation for installation.
- Observed all OSHA and corporate safety regulations and procedures.
- Assisted with movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
- Identified product defects and brought to job foreman for resolution.
- Installed interior finish items, including wall protection, doors and hardware, toilet accessories, cubicle curtain tracks and TV brackets.
- Planned projects by identifying necessary equipment, tools, and required assistance.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
Fire Sprinkler Apprentice
Absolute Fire Inc.
Grandview, MO
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Utilized and assembled clamps, brackets and anchors to attach pipes to walls, structures and fixtures.
- Collaborated and coordinated with different companies and trades to accurately and efficiently install utilities.
- Cut and drilled holes in walls to permit passage of pipes.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics to determine locations, quantities and sizes of materials required.
- Used Pipe threader machines and bandsaws to cut and fabricate pipes to specifications.
- Loaded and unloaded building materials weighing up to 400 pounds to prepare materials for construction.
- Make adjustments, modifications and alterations to existing and pre installed pipes and suppression systems
Education
No Degree - Carpentry
Carpenters Apprenticeship Training
Kansas City, MOCertification - Crane Operations
Associated Training Services
Sun Prairie, WI08.2020
High School Diploma -
Lees Summit High School
Lee's Summit, MO04.2010
Skills
- Appliance Repair
- Diagnostics
- Leadership skills
- Menu planning
- Food prep
- Knife skills
- Baking
- Cake decorating
- Sanitation
- Preventive Maintenance
- Recipe Development
- Cleaning and Sanitation
- Special Events and Catering
- Quality Control and Oversight
- Coordinating Kitchen Staff
- Restaurant Operation
- Developing Menus
- Chef Support
- Vendor Sourcing
- Handling Plates
- Ingredient Preparation
- Machinery Upkeep
- Dietary Restrictions
- Food Preparation Techniques
- Guest Inquiries
- Resolving Complaints
- Scheduling
- Marketing Strategies
- Hospitality Service
- Fish Filleting
- Standards Compliance
- Portion Standards
- Cake and Pastry Decoration
- Recipe Adaptation
- Kitchen Safety
- Food Rotation
- Proper Food Storage
- Table Setting
- Meat Curing and Preservation
- Proper Meat Storage
- De-Boning, Tying and Trimming
Certification
- Certified Crane Operator (CCO)
- Fixed Cab Telescopic boom cranes
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- OSHA 10
Timeline
Appliance Technician
ARS Appliance Services
04.2022 - Current
Installer
Bath Wizard
02.2022 - 04.2022
Millwright
KCI Incorporated
10.2021 - 02.2022
Retail Carpenter
Russell Construction Inc.
07.2021 - 09.2021
Carpenter
Total Interiors Inc.
06.2021 - 07.2021
Carpenter/installer
John A. Marshall Co.
03.2021 - 05.2021
Chef
Pho La La
01.2021 - 04.2021
Fire Sprinkler Apprentice
Absolute Fire Inc.
08.2019 - 06.2020
Culinary Specialist
United States Navy
06.2010 - 03.2019
No Degree - Carpentry
Carpenters Apprenticeship Training
Certification - Crane Operations
Associated Training Services
High School Diploma -
Lees Summit High School