Vincent C. Frazier
Marana,AZ
Summary
High-performing Chef offering 20+ years of restaurant experience. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Talent for building streamlined, cohesive teams.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Culinary Instruction, ACDC. Lab Assistant Subject Matter Expert CUL163, Chef Specialist Desert Vista Child Parent Centers, Chef Instructor Gospel Rescue Mission, Subject Matter Expert UCUL140/160
Pima Community College, Desert Vista Campus
08.2021 - Current
- Classroom instruction of Food Safety & Sanitation, various cooking techniques and principles
- Course development
- Menu development
- Assisting other Chef Instructors with daily preparation and lab assignments
- Assessing and mentoring Individual student's performance
- Assuring fundamentally sound culinary practices and Academic success for all students
Batch Plant Operator, Heavy Equipment Operator
CalPortland Ready Mix, Tangerine Plant
06.2012 - 12.2019
- Loading, dispatching & distributing ready mix materials from several locations Throughout Southern Arizona
- Quality control inspections of materials
- Daily plant and equipment maintenance
- Daily site inspections for personal & environmental safety
- Monthly and annual inventories
- Heavy equipment operator
- Managed upkeep of plant equipment by greasing bearings, replacing conveyor belts and completing minor repairs.
- Supported environmental compliance efforts by adhering to regulatory guidelines for waste disposal and emissions control.
- Calculated water to cement ratio for specific mixes.
- Performed rigorous testing procedures on batches produced from various mix designs ensuring adherence to specifications set forth by clients and regulatory agencies.
Sales Associate
Sportsman Warehouse
03.2010 - 07.2013
- Assisting customers with information pertaining to various outdoor, camping, fishing and hunting equipment
- General archery and firearm repairs
- Merchandising & sales training
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
Batch Operator/Dispatch
AzConAgg
11.2006 - 03.2010
- Operating redi-mix batch and computer systems
- Dispatching multiple units and logistics planning for concrete deliveries around rural and metro Tucson
- Customer Service and Quality Control
Ready Mix Driver
Rockcrete L.L.C.
06.2006 - 11.2006
- Deliver product, merchandise product
Sous Chef
Casino del Sol
02.2005 - 07.2005
- Supervision of staff, daily specials, menus, scheduling, purchasing, menu costing, food and wine pairing, interfacing with purveyors to ensure quality
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
- Collaborated with executive chef to develop innovative menu items, leading to increased guest return rates and positive reviews.
Lead Line Cook
The Gallery Golf Club
09.2002 - 10.2004
- Various stations, daily preparation, daily specials
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
Seasonal Kitchen Staff/ CDL Operator
Port-a-Pit Catering
07.2003 - 09.2004
- Institutional feeding for government contract and emergency services
Chef
Legacy Fly-Fishing Lodge
06.2001 - 06.2002
- Catching and preparing daily seafood dishes, menu development, kitchen staff management
Kitchen Manager, Canyon Café
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
06.2001 - 06.2002
- Management of kitchen staff, line preparation, daily specials
Chef Tournant
Hotel Jerome
06.2000 - 06.2001
- Various stations, daily preparation, daily specials, expediting, butchering, stocks, sauces, and soups
Chef Tournant
Little Nell
09.1999 - 06.2000
- Various stations, Daily preparation, daily specials, butchering, stocks, sauces, and soups
CIA extern
Ajax Tavern
07.1998 - 01.1999
- Daily preparation, pantry station, grill station, sauté station, assisted in creating daily specials, fabrication of meats and other products
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
Mountain View High Sh
Hyde Park, NY09-1999
Skills
- Team building
- Flexible and adaptable
- Organization and time management
- Self-Directed
Timeline
Adjunct Culinary Instruction, ACDC. Lab Assistant Subject Matter Expert CUL163, Chef Specialist Desert Vista Child Parent Centers, Chef Instructor Gospel Rescue Mission, Subject Matter Expert UCUL140/160
Pima Community College, Desert Vista Campus
08.2021 - Current
Batch Plant Operator, Heavy Equipment Operator
CalPortland Ready Mix, Tangerine Plant
06.2012 - 12.2019
Sales Associate
Sportsman Warehouse
03.2010 - 07.2013
Batch Operator/Dispatch
AzConAgg
11.2006 - 03.2010
Ready Mix Driver
Rockcrete L.L.C.
06.2006 - 11.2006
Sous Chef
Casino del Sol
02.2005 - 07.2005
Seasonal Kitchen Staff/ CDL Operator
Port-a-Pit Catering
07.2003 - 09.2004
Lead Line Cook
The Gallery Golf Club
09.2002 - 10.2004
Chef
Legacy Fly-Fishing Lodge
06.2001 - 06.2002
Kitchen Manager, Canyon Café
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
06.2001 - 06.2002
Chef Tournant
Hotel Jerome
06.2000 - 06.2001
Chef Tournant
Little Nell
09.1999 - 06.2000
CIA extern
Ajax Tavern
07.1998 - 01.1999
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
Mountain View High Sh
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