• Address: Powder Springs, GA 30127 (map)
• Date Posted: 11/02/09
• Job Type: Full-time

WILLIAM L. SIMMONS
Culinary Professional
Powder Springs, GA 30127
simmons404@gmail.com

ATTENTION:
HUMAN RESOURCES, BOH OPERATIONS, CULINARY DEPT.

My name is William Simmons
I believe my professional chef experience and solid record of achievement makes me an ideal candidate for a culinary and or management position in your establishment. I have over 26 years of professional catering, ala Carte, and food production management, also small business entrepreneurship experience, with a fifteen-year career base established with the United States Armed Forces. I bring to the table, hard work, determination, vision and creativity, loyalty and a variety of experiences,
• Understanding of management applications and techniques
• Knowledge of proper food preparation, storage and sanitation requirements
• Solid understanding of applicable accounting methods, and budgeting
• Knowledge of safety procedures and policies
• Has the ability to project proper staffing levels
• Understands the importance of proper inventory
• Has the ability to make proper hiring decisions, conduct staff training and retain only the best employees
• Proficient in Microsoft applications
• Can communicate effectively at all levels
• Has average math skills, I will elaborate on my work experience-which seems to complement your needs and supply you with strong references.
Sincerely,
William L. Simmons

WILLIAM L. SIMMONS
Culinary Professional
Powder Springs, GA 30127
simmons404@gmail.com

QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge and practice of, grille, sauté saucier, Garde Manger
also Meat, Fish and Poultry Fabrication
Extensive food production experience in large volume institutional
settings as well as 4-5 star ala carte restaurants, also hotel and
banquet operations for over twenty six years
Strong Organizational skills
Ability to function in a team oriented environment
Passion for creative food design and presentation

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Sodexho Campus Services
Savannah College of Art and Design
Executive Sous Chef / Food Production Manager
Atlanta, GA

Sodexho Jackmont
Atlanta Public School System
Chef / Food Production Manager
ATLANTA, GA

Superior CATERING INC
Executive Chef
Atlanta, GA

Trump Castle Hotel and Casino
Banquet Chef
Atlantic City, NJ

Resorts International Hotel and Casino
Executive Sous Chef
Atlantic City, NJ

U.S. ARMY Food Service Manager / Chef rank: E-7 (Honorable Discharge)
Duty Stations: Ft. Jackson, South Carolina, Seoul, Korea, Riyadh Saudi
Arabia, FT. Stewart, GA











WILLIAM L. SIMMONS

EDUCATION:

ACADEMY OF CULINARY ARTS - Mays Landing, NJ
Associates of Science Degree

U.S. ARMY FOOD SERVICE MANAGEMENT SCHOOL - Ft. Jackson, SC
Chef Certification

MONMOUTH COUNTY VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS - NJ
Food Service Program Diploma

(University of Georgia) College Of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
Food Handlers Training Course Certificate
Georgia Restaurant Association Serve-Safe(R) Food Safety Manager's Certification

AWARDS:

Sysco New Jersey ACF Culinary Salon
Silver Medalist Best in Show
New Jersey March of Dimes Garde Manger
2nd Place, 3RD Place

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:

International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP)
American Culinary Federation (ACF)
National Caterers Association (NCA)

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES:

Boys & Girls Scouts of America
March of Dimes (New Jersey Chapter)

TECHNICAL:

Computer Knowledge Includes

Windows Vista, XP, Office 2007, Chef Tec, Various POS Systems, Word, Excel

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