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William Beldowicz

Providence,RI

Summary

My name is Will Beldowicz. I am a sophomore at Johnson & Wales University majoring in culinary arts and food/beverage industry management. I grew up in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, where I worked in 2 separate food service establishments for about 6 years. I have recently started working as a private chef for personal clients back home. I am currently living on the JWU campus in Providence, Rhode Island. I am eager to learn everything possible in the kitchen and out and love to provide good service to everyone.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Kitchen Line Cook

River House at Odette's: Odette's, ROOF, Banquets
New Hope & Lambertville, PA
06.2022 - Current
  • Hired as a dishwasher/prep chef
  • Within weeks, demonstrated culinary skill and dedication and was promoted to line cook (Roof)
  • As I further progressed I began to work in the higher-volume kitchen (Odette's)
  • Helped create and modify recipes for many weekly specials, holiday menus, and menu items
  • Helped Robert Irvine and his culinary team provide a tasting menu for the guests of my restaurant.

Private Chef

Private Client
New Hope, Pennsylvania
  • Planned and prepared meals for private clients according to dietary requirements and preferences
  • Ordered food supplies, ensuring freshness and quality of ingredients.
  • Followed a strict schedule making sure food was ready on time

Cashier/Deli Worker/Line Cook/Catering and Event Cook

Colonial Farms Gourmet Foods and Market
  • Hired as a cashier, but could not be kept out of the kitchen
  • Promoted to deli worker, then line cook, and ultimately trained as catering and event cook
  • Prep, cook, and expedite wedding banquets in off-site catering venues.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Culinary Arts & Food/Beverage Industry Management

Johnson & Wales University
Providence, RI
06-2027

High School Diploma -

Council Rock High School North
Newtown, PA
06-2023

Skills

  • Professional restaurant cooking (ie steak temping/grilling, salads, frying, sauteing)
  • Skilled in kitchen teamwork and effective communication with others
  • Working in high-pressure/fast-paced environments
  • Foodservice in luxury settings
  • Private family vacation catering
  • Actively enrolled in formal culinary classes

Languages

Spanish
Limited

Certification

  • Certified NRFSP Food Safety Manager

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Kitchen Line Cook

River House at Odette's: Odette's, ROOF, Banquets
06.2022 - Current

Private Chef

Private Client

Cashier/Deli Worker/Line Cook/Catering and Event Cook

Colonial Farms Gourmet Foods and Market

Bachelor of Science - Culinary Arts & Food/Beverage Industry Management

Johnson & Wales University

High School Diploma -

Council Rock High School North
  • Certified NRFSP Food Safety Manager
William Beldowicz