Scott Lottie Jr.
Denver,CO
Summary
Aspiring Sous Chef, experience as a Line Cook, Pit Master, Food Truck Owner/Assistant and Veteran with over 6 years of extensive culinary experience. Demonstrated expertise in leadership, precise plating, sauce creation, very detailed-oriented, and a highly teachable. Proven capability in supervising and inspiring teams to achieve their maximum potential.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Food Truck Operator
Lottie's BBQ
Houston, TX
02.2022 - 09.2023
- Prepared meals for 300-400 soldiers during breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including field operations catering to 800-1000 soldiers.
- Ensured consistent cleanliness in the work and service areas, maintaining organized recipe cards nearby for easy accessibility.
- Offered technical guidance to junior enlisted personnel in both garrison and field kitchen operations.
- Accountable for overseeing inventory, conducting inspections, receiving rations, and ensuring proper storage procedures were consistently followed.
- Developed production schedules and managed the daily tracking of headcounts and cash collections.
- Ensured proper cooling, storage, and accurate tracking of leftover items, implementing appropriate procedures for their safe and efficient reuse when served again.
- Participated in the Philip A. Connelly competition, significantly enhancing culinary expertise and professionalism.
92G Food Service Specialist/Sergeant
US Army
Fort Hood, TX & Fort Lewis, WA
09.2016 - 01.2022
- Prepared meals for 300-400 soldiers during breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including field operations catering to 800-1000 soldiers.
- Ensured consistent cleanliness in the work and service areas, maintaining organized recipe cards nearby for easy accessibility.
- Offered technical guidance to junior enlisted personnel in both garrison and field kitchen operations.
- Accountable for overseeing inventory, conducting inspections, receiving rations, and ensuring proper storage procedures were consistently followed.
- Developed production schedules and managed the daily tracking of headcounts and cash collections.
- Ensured proper cooling, storage, and accurate tracking of leftover items, implementing appropriate procedures for their safe and efficient reuse when served again.
- Participated in the Philip A. Connelly competition, significantly enhancing culinary expertise and professionalism.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cypress Ridge High School
Houston, TX06.2013
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Culinary Institute LeNotre
Houston, TX07.2024
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
Boulder, CO07.2024
Skills
- Food Safety
- Garnishing and Plating
- Catering Background
- Kitchen Leadership
- Sauce Preparation
- Customer Service
- Workflow Optimization
- Portion Control
- Staff Motivation
- Detail Oriented
- Food Presentation
- Knife Skills
Accomplishments
- The Army Achievement Medal September 2018 (LTC, AR Travis D. Shain, Commanding).
- The Army Achievement Medal July 2019 (LTC, AR Travis D. Shain, Commanding).
Certification
- Food Safety Manager Certificate [05/23/2022 - 05/23/2027]
- Food Handler Certificate [02/16/2022 - 02/15/2025]
Timeline
Food Truck Operator
Lottie's BBQ
02.2022 - 09.2023
92G Food Service Specialist/Sergeant
US Army
09.2016 - 01.2022
High School Diploma -
Cypress Ridge High School
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Culinary Institute LeNotre
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts