Andrew Pimblett Email and Phone Number

Responsible for the preparation and cooking of food in the community. Ensure that all meals are prepared and presented according to standards.

• Working in a la carte, buffet, and Quick-Service/Food Court environments• Working in team environment with both basic recipes and advanced food prep• Maintaining HACCP standards in hot and cold food station setup• Sauce-making, catering production, salad and sandwich preparation• Deep-frying, sautéing, roasting, broiling, and grilling, along with vegetable, grains, and starch cookery

• Prepare kitchen for inspection of the line, grills and other equipment• Help prep the kitchen and stock it• Safely prepare and cook quality menu items according to order• Follow reheat for hot holding procedures• Ensure clean work environment by adhering to safety regulations when cleaning the fryers, sweeping, mopping and taking out the trash• Work in a timely, focused manner in a fast-paced environment• Work overtime as needed to cover callouts or peak volume• Maintain positive attitude in a high pressure environment in order to provide excellent customer service

I have successfully applied my cooking and culinary arts skills learned through JWU classroom and lab instruction and also developed additional skills and learned new techniques while interning at Captain D’s. I have applied my knowledge of food safety and safe use of tools and equipment. I have gotten real life teamwork experience in working together to prepare cook to order items. I learned my specific role in the preparation and execution of the recipes, and worked with my team to ensure success. I have learned how to precisely measure and weigh all ingredients needed for a recipe and assist with managing inventory. I have followed standard industry practices related to food safety and safe use of tools and equipment. I have managed my time well and kept up with rush hour pace. I have been receptive to constructive criticism to improve the efficiency of the team and also offered advice when asked. In summary, I have used most of my culinary arts skills during my internship at Captain D’s related to food prep, cooking, customer service, sanitation and food safety. My internship experience has made me more knowledgeable and a better quick service line cook.In particular, I am proud of my above average marks for the following:• Punctuality and attendance• Effectively using my time to accomplish assigned tasks• Unform and grooming• Production and presentation techniques in moist, dry and combination cooking• Preparing food using standardized formulas, procedures and checklists• Assembly of menu items• Finishing and presentation techniques

• Monitored pool activities and ensures member safety• Possesses knowledge of rescue procedures and emergency medical procedures• Red Cross lifeguard and CPR certification (expired 4/02/2021)• Enforced safety guidelines• Performed pool maintenance