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Terrance Hawkins

Hayward,CA

Summary

Experienced Chef with over 20 years experience in the Food Industry who is knowledgeable in creating a variety of dishes and planning menus for various events.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Cook

Chratwells
01.2023 - Current
  • Lead cook of Delicious without station
  • Certified Ciliac, gluten and all allergens free
  • Responsible for all around food quality and flavor

Grill Cook

Menorah Medical Center
01.2012 - 08.2020
  • 5 2020 Employee of the Month
  • 2020-2021 Employee of the year

Senior Lead Cook

Compass Group
01.2021 - 01.2023


  • supervisor of lunch and breakfast at times to ensure food quality and flavor as well as presentation

Pantry Chef/ Pantry Chef

Firebird
01.2019 - 12.2019
  • Grill over an open fire high end steaks, fish and other proteins while maintaining and controlling the wood burning fire.

Cook

Alameda County Medical Center
01.2012 - 12.2019
  • Prepare foods for patient and special needs according to recipes, Dr's, nurses and visitors
  • 6 2017 Employee of the Month
  • 8 2018 Employee of the quarter

Line Cook

Knudsen's Ice Creamery
01.2011 - 12.2011
  • Prepared food consisting of diner style menu
  • Trained new staff on menu and specialized cooking techniques

Prep Cook

Urban Park Commissaries
01.2010 - 12.2010


  • Catered company picnics and weddings ranging sizes of 100-400 guest
  • Maintained excellent sanitation while working under less than optimal conditions

Kitchen Manager

Chevy's
01.2003 - 12.2006
  • Responsible for weekly scheduling, prep sheets, ordering, receiving and inventory
  • Maintained daily Pars and company recipe standards
  • Supervised up to 15 employees, delegated tasks and observing their performance
  • Chevy's 8 week Manager in Training Program

Chief Cook; Baker

Las Villas de Carlsbad
01.2002 - 12.2003
  • Responsible for delivery of all food for 3 separate locations
  • December 2002, Employee of the Month Award
  • 2002, Employee of the Year Award

U.S Marines Cook

Military Experience
07.1994 - 11.1998
  • 2 Navy/ Marine Corps Achievement Medals for superior performance of duties. 6 Certificates of Commendations for outstanding job performances .

Education

High Honors - Culinary

Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
Kansas City, MO
07.2021

Skills

  • Knowledge of health and safety codes and regulations
  • Ability to follow recipes, instructions, and guidelines
  • Effective interpersonal and oral communication skills
  • Experienced supervising a staff of 15 employees
  • Understand how to use and operate all kitchen equipment
  • Knowledgeable of cooking techniques - broiling, sautéing, etc in food preparation

Militaryexperience

U.S Marines, 01/01/94, 12/31/98, 2 Navy/Marine Corps Achievement medals for Superior Performance of Duties, 6 Certificates of Commendations for Outstanding Job Performance

Timeline

Lead Cook

Chratwells
01.2023 - Current

Senior Lead Cook

Compass Group
01.2021 - 01.2023

Pantry Chef/ Pantry Chef

Firebird
01.2019 - 12.2019

Grill Cook

Menorah Medical Center
01.2012 - 08.2020

Cook

Alameda County Medical Center
01.2012 - 12.2019

Line Cook

Knudsen's Ice Creamery
01.2011 - 12.2011

Prep Cook

Urban Park Commissaries
01.2010 - 12.2010

Kitchen Manager

Chevy's
01.2003 - 12.2006

Chief Cook; Baker

Las Villas de Carlsbad
01.2002 - 12.2003

U.S Marines Cook

Military Experience
07.1994 - 11.1998

High Honors - Culinary

Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts

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