Roderick Pearsall
Bremerton,WA
Summary
Experienced Culinary Specialist with 4+ years in naval galley operations, food safety compliance, inventory control, and meal service coordination. Strong focus on sanitation standards, time management, and team collaboration.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Culinary Specialist
United States Naval Service
Bremerton, WA
09.2019 - 01.2024
- Prepared meals in naval galleys using service recipes and production schedules.
- Assisted in menu planning for shipboard meals, accommodating special dietary needs to ensure crew satisfaction.
- Coordinated meal service for crew during routine duties and underway periods.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely during meal preparation and cleanup tasks.
- Maintained mess decks and galley spaces in compliance with sanitation rules.
- Assisted in training new employees on proper cooking methods and food safety practices.
- Performed quality control checks on all cooked foods prior to serving, ensuring adherence to safety and taste standards.
- Received and inspected provisions for quality, quantity, and proper stowage.
- Conducted inventory of food items and supplies to maintain optimal stock levels, preventing shortages during meal service.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
Education
High School Diploma -
Southern Durham High School
Durham, NC05-2018
Skills
- Menu planning
- Food safety compliance
- Sanitation standards
- Quality control
- Food preparation
- Food presentation
- Meal service coordination
- Inventory control
- Food storage control
- Galley management
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Task prioritization
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Menu development
Timeline
Culinary Specialist
United States Naval Service
09.2019 - 01.2024
High School Diploma -
Southern Durham High School