Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Interests
Timeline
Key Qualifications
Other Activities
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Patrick Williams

Vallejo

Summary

I am a Senior Cook looking for a position with positive professional growth opportunities that will expand on and utilize my previous experience and skills.

Culinary professional with extensive experience in high-volume kitchen environments, known for maintaining high standards and achieving exceptional dining experiences. Strong focus on collaboration and adaptability, consistently delivering results even under pressure. Expertise in menu planning, food safety, and team leadership.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Cook

University of California San Francisco
08.2007 - Current
  • Responsible for everyday production of food for provided menus. Maintain quality standards to back up the catering Chef’s objective. Order food and supplies to make sure each catered event runs smoothly. As of October 2022 I have been Interim Chef for Moffitt Catering at UCSF. I Have made necessary changes with success to maintain a functioning department in times when staffing needs were short.

Entertainment Director

Retox Lounge
06.2003 - 02.2008
  • Created and scheduled events to entertain our customers on a daily basis.
  • Scheduled various bands and supporting acts to maintain a full schedule of events.
  • Hired and trained audio engineers to make sure each night ran smoothly. I created a music space to perform that tripled our business.

Extern

Bullfrog marina
08.2006 - 11.2006
  • Maintained the grill station at Anasazi restaurant and lodge at Lake Powell resorts and marina. Reported directly to the chef on needed supplies.

Education

Associates Of Occupational Studies -

Scottsdale Culinary Institute
08.2006

Skills

  • Knife skills
  • Ingredient knowledge
  • Frying techniques
  • Sanitation procedures
  • Food presentation
  • Allergen awareness
  • Grilling techniques
  • Food pairing
  • Menu development
  • Sauce preparation
  • Plating techniques
  • Braising techniques

Interests

Building smokers for BBQ meats, Building go karts, Welding Art and repair Music production, Food production

  • Cooking
  • Learning new cooking techniques and expanding my culinary skills
  • I enjoy cooking for friends and family gatherings
  • Crafting homemade beer using specialized equipment and brewing techniques
  • I like trying new recipes and food trends
  • Enjoy experimenting with different ingredients and flavors in the kitchen
  • Home Brewing

Timeline

Senior Cook

University of California San Francisco
08.2007 - Current

Extern

Bullfrog marina
08.2006 - 11.2006

Entertainment Director

Retox Lounge
06.2003 - 02.2008

Associates Of Occupational Studies -

Scottsdale Culinary Institute

Key Qualifications

I have relevant experience in facilities management, quality control, and strategic planning. As second in line in a catering environment I have the ability to anticipate large volumes of food with minimal waste.

Other Activities

I’m fond of building smokers and designing new better ways to make better food. Always teaching myself new ways to make food on the grill. I’ve taught myself to efficiently weld and currently building a GO KART for my two Boys
Patrick Williams