(570) 974-6827
Levi M. Caster
Objective
/ To obtain position that will allow me to fully utilize my culinary, hospitality and problem solving skills.Experience
/ December 2014 – July 2015 / CBM Managed Services at Lackawanna County Prison / Scranton, PAKitchen Supervisor
· Ensure freezer, coolers and dry storage are organized, clean, stocked and rotated daily.
· Obtained daily prison population numbers and confirm that the cooks and servers prepared the correct food and correct amount during service being served so that food cost exceed limits.
· Trained, prepared and oversaw inmates on proper kitchen operations.
· Reviewed and logged daily cleaning, food temperatures, ensured all utensils were collected, safely put away and logged.
· Assist in hiring, writing disciplinary forms and terminating inmates when necessary.
September 2013 – October 2014 / Sodexo King’s College / Wilkes-Barre, PA
Line Cook
· Assist directing and training work-study students in kitchen and restaurant operations and proper food handling.
· Obtain, record and if necessary correct food temperature daily so that the time and temperature are not abused.
· Mise en place for daily service and prepare for next business day.
· Prepare and expedite meals in a high-volume kitchen.
February 2012 – April 2013 / Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs: Timbers Buffet/Pacer’s Clubhouse/Season Banquet / Wilkes-Barre, PA
Buffet Cook/Line Cook/Banquet Cook
· Prepared meals in high-volume kitchens with exceptional quality.
· Mise en place for daily service and banquet events.
· Ensured productivity by expediting tickets and all special requests.
· Assisted opening a seasonal restaurant for the 2013 horse race track season.
Education
/ August 2011 – December 2012 / Keystone College / La Plume, PA· Culinary Arts
o Garde Manger
o Culinary Management
o Bar & Beverage Management
o Advanced Restaurant Operations
o Food & Labor Cost Control
o Purchasing for Hospitality
Skills / · Computer Software – Familiar with Microsoft Windows (9X/2000/XP/Vista), Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access) and Adobe (Macromedia) Dream Weaver.
· Computer Hardware – Familiar with building and troubleshooting 32-bit architecture computers.
· Leadership and motivation skills
· Problem solving
· Time and project management
· Serv-Safe Certified
· Knife Handling Skills
References / · References are available on request.
408 Storrs Street, Taylor, PA 18517
(570) 974-6827
Levi M. Caster
References
/ Dawn Wanyo / 1280 Highway 315 / Occupation: Room ChefWilkes Barre, PA 18711
(570) 606-7937
Mark Seibert / One College Avenue / Occupation: Culinary Instructor
Le Plume, PA 18440
(570) 677-3972
Ben O’Leary / 1371 North Washington Avenue / Occupation: Food and Beverage Director
Scranton, PA 18509
(570) 536-5429
(570) 963-6639 x. 4559