Paul Blackwell
Columbia,MO
Summary
Dependable Cook with expertise preparing a wide range of foods in fast-paced settings. Team-minded professional knowledgeable in food safety, attractive presentation and stock management. Efficient multitasker with talents in recipe management and development. Flexible and willing to work weekends, holidays and evenings. Dedicated lifelong culinary professional.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Cook/Prep Cook
Billiards on Broadway
Columbia, MO
04.2025 - Current
- supported line with culinary preparations of sauces, meat, poultry, fish, vegetable, and by providing necessary stocking duties, trash removal, dish duties and general cleaning
Line Cook/Prep Cook
Park Restaurant
Columbia, MO
05.2024 - 03.2026
- Achieved high-quality meal preparation by expertly handling meat, fish, poultry, sauces, and vegetables in fine-dining setting. Contributed to seamless kitchen operations by actively supporting dish station and assisting line team.
Line Cook
Chipotle
Columbia, MO
10.2024 - 01.2025
- Executed preparation, assembly, and service of menu items with exceptional speed and efficiency.
Line Cook
Elior North America
Columbia, MO
09.2023 - 10.2024
- Oversaw preparation and cooking of menu items in alignment with recipes and quality standards. Managed grill and pizza stations simultaneously to enhance service efficiency.
Breakfast Cook/Dietary Cook
Tiger Place
Columbia Missouri
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Achieved customer satisfaction by consistently preparing and serving high-quality breakfast dishes.
Executive Chef
Holiday Inn
Columbia Missouri
11.2022 - 01.2023
- Reduced food cost by 35% in aggregate
- Streamlined inventory management processes, reducing waste and improving efficiency.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
Education
Certificate of Recognition - French Cakes And Tarts
The French Pastry School
Chicago, ILCertificate of Completion - Culinary Arts And Management
Cooking And Hospitality Institute of Chicago
Chicago, ILCertificate of Completion - Culinary Arts
Vegetarian Cooking, Columbia Public Schools
Columbia MOCertificate of Recognition - 30 Hour ChefTrac Supervision
American Culinary Federation
St Louis, MOCertificate of Recognition - 30 Hour ChefTrac Nutrition
American Culinary Federation
St Louis, MOHigh School Diploma -
Rock Bridge Sr. High School
Columbia, MO05-1985
Skills
- attention to detail
- knife skills
- communication and collaboration with coworkers
- supervisory and leadership
- sanitation and safety
- meat, fish and poultry fabrication
- garde manger skills, cold foods, salads
- hot food preparations, sauces, banquet production
- pastry and dessert preparations and production
Certification
- ServSafe Certificate Number: 22782070 Date of Examination: 10/19/2022 Exam Form Number 10791 Date of Expiration: 10/19/2027
Timeline
Line Cook/Prep Cook
Billiards on Broadway
04.2025 - Current
Line Cook
Chipotle
10.2024 - 01.2025
Line Cook/Prep Cook
Park Restaurant
05.2024 - 03.2026
Line Cook
Elior North America
09.2023 - 10.2024
Breakfast Cook/Dietary Cook
Tiger Place
01.2023 - 08.2023
Executive Chef
Holiday Inn
11.2022 - 01.2023
Certificate of Recognition - French Cakes And Tarts
The French Pastry School
Certificate of Completion - Culinary Arts And Management
Cooking And Hospitality Institute of Chicago
Certificate of Completion - Culinary Arts
Vegetarian Cooking, Columbia Public Schools
Certificate of Recognition - 30 Hour ChefTrac Supervision
American Culinary Federation
Certificate of Recognition - 30 Hour ChefTrac Nutrition
American Culinary Federation
High School Diploma -
Rock Bridge Sr. High School