RICHARD JAMES GOVEA JR
Mckinney,TX
Summary
A Culinary Student Graduate with 11 years of industary experince seeking a great company to learn and grow. I'm super adaptable to almost any situation and self motivated.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Food Production Worker Pit Master
HEB Grocery Store-True Texas BBQ
02.2022 - 10.2024
- Adhered to company safety policies and procedures for proper food safety and sanitation.
- Monitored food production and quality control to achieve agreed standards.
- Worked in production to improve efficiency.
- Upheld company standards for product consistency by adhering to established recipes and ingredient measurements.
- Assisted in training new hires on best practices, equipment usage, and safety protocols for optimal performance within their roles.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering strong relationships with team members and displaying a proactive attitude towards problemsolving.
- Assembled and packaged food items securely to meet company standards.
Head Chef
Cadence Academy Preschool
04.2021 - 02.2022
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Developed and cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
- Created recipes and prepared advanced dishes.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
Photographer
Lifetouch Portrait Studios
08.2019 - 04.2020
- Provided exceptional customer service throughout the entire process from initial consultation to delivery of final products.
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Selected and set up appropriate props, backdrops, and lighting.
- Assisted clients in selecting poses, wardrobe and backgrounds to photograph different looks, concepts and locations.
Head Chef
Primrose Schools
09.2018 - 08.2019
- Created recipes and prepared advanced dishes.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
Cook II/ Prep Cook
Sodexo Magic Toyota Plano
04.2017 - 09.2018
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Prepared and served various food items in fast-paced [Type] environment.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
Head Chef
FMG-Haven Behavioral Hospital
11.2014 - 04.2015
Banquet Cook/ Morning Cook
Renaissance Dallas Richardson Hotel
07.2014 - 10.2014
Meat Dept.
Whole Foods
04.2014 - 07.2014
- Guest services, poultry fabrication, and cleaning department
Cook II
The Tribute Golf Course
12.2013 - 04.2014
- Line cook and prep cook
Cook II
Sapphire Tea Room
01.2013 - 12.2013
- Volunteer cook time
Prep Cook
Urban Rio Cantina & Grill
05.2012 - 02.2013
- Prep cook and externship site
Cook II
Disney College Program, Culinary-The Grand Floridian
11.2012 - 01.2013
- Maintain excellent customer service
- Prep daily
- Maintain sanitation procedures
Customer Service Representative
Rent-A-Center
06.2010 - 12.2010
- Maintain excellent customer service and set up and delivery of product
Worker
Sterling Staffing
09.2008 - 11.2010
- Temp service worker
Maintenance
The Retreat at Stonebridge Ranch
07.2009 - 08.2010
- Apartment maintenance
Maintenance
Costco Wholesale
11.2007 - 09.2008
- Help and maintain the cleanliness of the store
Server/Dish/Prep Cook
Marriott, Republic of Texas Restaurant
01.1998 - 12.2000
Fry Cook
Crystals Restaurant
01.1994 - 12.1995
Busser/Dish/Prep Cook
Charcos
01.1993 - 12.1994
Education
Associates of Applied Science -
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts
05.2014
Certificate of Culinary Arts -
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts
02.2013
Skills
- Certified Food Protection Manager
- Excellent communication skills
- Customer service experience
- Classically trained in proper cooking methods
- Sauce preparation
- Knife skills
- Microsoft Office 2010
- Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
Certification
ServSafe, 11/01/16, ServSafe Manager Certified
Culinaryemploymenthistory
- FMG-Haven Behavioral Hospital, Frisco, TX, Head Chef, 11/01/14, 04/01/15
- Renaissance Dallas Richardson Hotel, Richardson, TX, Banquet Cook/ Morning Cook, 07/01/14, 10/01/14
- Whole Foods, Fairview, TX, Meat Dept., 04/01/14, 07/01/14
- The Tribute Golf Course, The Colony, TX, Cook II, 12/01/13, 04/01/14
- Urban Rio Cantina & Grill, Plano, TX, Prep Cook, 05/01/12, 02/01/13
- Sapphire Tea Room, Lewisville, TX, Cook II, 01/01/13, 12/31/13
- Disney College Program, Culinary-The Grand Floridian, Orlando, FL, Cook II, 11/01/12, 01/01/13
- Marriott, Republic of Texas Restaurant, Corpus Christi, TX, Server/Dish/Prep Cook, 01/01/98, 12/31/00
- Crystals Restaurant, Corpus Christi, TX, Fry Cook, 01/01/94, 12/31/95
- Charcos, Corpus Christi, TX, Busser/Dish/Prep Cook, 01/01/93, 12/31/94
Timeline
Food Production Worker Pit Master
HEB Grocery Store-True Texas BBQ
02.2022 - 10.2024
Head Chef
Cadence Academy Preschool
04.2021 - 02.2022
Photographer
Lifetouch Portrait Studios
08.2019 - 04.2020
Head Chef
Primrose Schools
09.2018 - 08.2019
Cook II/ Prep Cook
Sodexo Magic Toyota Plano
04.2017 - 09.2018
Head Chef
FMG-Haven Behavioral Hospital
11.2014 - 04.2015
Banquet Cook/ Morning Cook
Renaissance Dallas Richardson Hotel
07.2014 - 10.2014
Meat Dept.
Whole Foods
04.2014 - 07.2014
Cook II
The Tribute Golf Course
12.2013 - 04.2014
Cook II
Sapphire Tea Room
01.2013 - 12.2013
Cook II
Disney College Program, Culinary-The Grand Floridian
11.2012 - 01.2013
Prep Cook
Urban Rio Cantina & Grill
05.2012 - 02.2013
Customer Service Representative
Rent-A-Center
06.2010 - 12.2010
Maintenance
The Retreat at Stonebridge Ranch
07.2009 - 08.2010
Worker
Sterling Staffing
09.2008 - 11.2010
Maintenance
Costco Wholesale
11.2007 - 09.2008
Server/Dish/Prep Cook
Marriott, Republic of Texas Restaurant
01.1998 - 12.2000
Fry Cook
Crystals Restaurant
01.1994 - 12.1995
Busser/Dish/Prep Cook
Charcos
01.1993 - 12.1994
Certificate of Culinary Arts -
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts
Associates of Applied Science -
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts
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