Nicolas Vienne
Meriden,CT
Summary
Versatile professional with 20+ years of experience across culinary service, private care, maritime work, and supervision. Skilled in problem solving, labor management, and maintaining safe, clean, fast-paced work environments. Proven ability to support teams, follow standards, and deliver dependable results.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook/ Pastry Chef
Newport Playhouse & Cabaret
Newport, Rhode Island
05.2022 - 01.2024
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Prepared menu items for Newport Playhouse & Cabaret dining and show service.
- Maintained clean work areas and followed kitchen sanitation practices.
Private Home Caregiver
My Father
Newport, Rhode Island
06.2019 - 04.2022
- Assisted private household member with bathing, dressing, and daily personal care.
- Managed medication reminders and maintained care routine for family member.
- Prepared meals and monitored nutrition needs in private home setting.
Able Bodied Seaman
Bouchard Transportation
Melville, New York
07.2014 - 05.2019
- Manned deck watch aboard Bouchard Transportation tug and barge vessels.
- Handled mooring lines during docking, undocking, and tow operations.
- Maintained deck equipment, rigging, and lines in safe working condition.
- Inspected lifesaving gear and fire equipment before voyage departures.
- Carried out daily watchkeeping duties while at sea.
- Performed chipping, painting, and cleaning on vessel surfaces.
Doorman/Cook
Jimmy's Saloon
Newport, Rhode Island
09.2005 - 09.2017
- Greeted guests and managed line flow during busy hours.
- Coordinated with bartenders and staff on crowd control.
- Checked IDs and verified age requirements at front door.
- Cooked menu items following saloon recipes and portion standards.
Job Foreman
Aquidneck Landworks
Middletown, Rhode Island
04.2003 - 08.2005
- Oversaw grading operations, excavation, and drainage work across multiple construction sites, coordinating tasks to optimize workflow and project completion.
- Supervised Aquidneck Landworks crews on landscaping and sitework projects, ensuring adherence to project timelines and quality standards.
- Inspected job sites for safety, quality, and completion standards, identifying and addressing potential issues to maintain compliance.
Cook
The Market on The Boulevard
Newport, Rhode Island
09.2001 - 05.2003
- Executed meal preparation and cooking techniques to consistently deliver high-quality dishes that met customer expectations.
- Executed meal preparation and cooking techniques to deliver high-quality dishes consistently.
- Organized food items in storage areas to promote easy access and maintain freshness. following freshness, labeling, and rotation rules
Cook
La Forge Restaurant
Newport, Rhode Island
06.1993 - 05.2001
- Crafted daily meals that adhered to quality and presentation standards.
- Prepared diverse menu items with fresh ingredients to improve flavor profiles.
- Upheld strict sanitation practices to maintain cleanliness and organization in kitchen environment.
- Executed routine cleaning tasks to ensure safety and efficiency in food preparation areas.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Culinary Arts
Johnson & Wales University
Providence, RI05-2003
Skills
- Culinary creativity
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Labor management
- Team coordination
- Team collaboration
- Positive and professional
Timeline
Cook/ Pastry Chef
Newport Playhouse & Cabaret
05.2022 - 01.2024
Private Home Caregiver
My Father
06.2019 - 04.2022
Able Bodied Seaman
Bouchard Transportation
07.2014 - 05.2019
Doorman/Cook
Jimmy's Saloon
09.2005 - 09.2017
Job Foreman
Aquidneck Landworks
04.2003 - 08.2005
Cook
The Market on The Boulevard
09.2001 - 05.2003
Cook
La Forge Restaurant
06.1993 - 05.2001
Bachelor of Science - Culinary Arts
Johnson & Wales University