RICHARD HESTER
Summary
A studied Chef in fine dining with two year`s of restaurant experience. Skilled in multiple cooking styles. From hosting private parties to working in one of California's most popular wineries.
Brining people together is my passion. Food is the way I sustain lasting memories. Weather it`s a backyard barbecue with family or a private elegant moment around the table.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Cook/ Prep Cook
Francis Ford Coppola Winery
04.2023 - Current
- Worked my way up from pantry, pizza to hot line cook.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Internship
Francis Ford Coppola Winery
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Prep work
- Helped with private parties and events
- Worked in culinary garden
Farmer's Market Vendor
Johansing Ranch
- Managed 1 farmers market booth in Oakland and San Francisco bay area
- Sold organic beef
- Setup trailer, freezer and booth station
- Restocked freezer daily
Ranch Hand
Squaw Creek Ranch And Hester Ranch
- Built and repaired fencing in animal living spaces. As well as on 1500 acres of ranching land.
- Branded-vaccinated cafes and cattle
- Watched and feed cattle
- Water and irrigate 350 acres of ranch property for cattle and hay
- Operate heavy equipment
- Worked on housing and living area's
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Study in Culinary Arts At
San Joaquin Delta College
Stockton, CASkills
- Woodfire Pizza cookey
- Can work multiple Stations at once
- Tidy & organized
- Attention to detail
- Passionate
- Loyal & hard working
- Willing to learn
Accomplishments
- Feast at the Fox: A Fram-to-Table Dining Experience on Main Street in Downtown Stockton. One Table, 150 guest for a five course meal
- Culinary Arts Graduate
- Internship at Francis Ford Coppola Winery
Additional Information
- Gastronomy
- Viticulture
- Wine hospitality
- Food & Wine pairing
- Garde-Manger
Certification
Food Handlers Card
Food & Allergies Card
Beverage Handler Card
Certification in Culinary Art's
Timeline
Line Cook/ Prep Cook
Francis Ford Coppola Winery
04.2023 - Current
Internship
Francis Ford Coppola Winery
08.2022 - 11.2022
Farmer's Market Vendor
Johansing Ranch
Ranch Hand
Squaw Creek Ranch And Hester Ranch
Some College (No Degree) - Study in Culinary Arts At
San Joaquin Delta College
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