Charles C. Taylor Jr.

711 S. 22nd Street Apt. 8, Paducah, KY 42003

(502) 827-8411
charlesctaylorjr@yahoo.com

PROFESSIONAL GOALS
To obtain a culinary arts position in a restaurant/resort environment using my skills and Vocational
training.
My ultimate goal is to become an Executive Chef.

OVERVIEW Eleven years of professional cooking and kitchen experience.

Exemplify leadership qualities and professionalism, backed
by a consistent, verfiable record of achievement.

I learn quickly, adapt to any situation, accept criticism well

and sense of obligation to perform in a professionalism manner.
I will be an honest, loyal and trustworthy employee.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE Executive Chef designation

Sous-Chef, Line Cook, Pantry Cook, Baker,
Prep-Cook, Saucier and Dishwasher experience
with Cruise Lines, Fine Dining, Casual Dining and Fast Food
establishments

Trained by Todd Hansen, Hagai Narkis, Mike Sabella, Rose Payton,

Jacques Perrult Training and development specialist;
teaching instructors Successful catering experience (1,200+ people)
Maximizing kitchen productivity and staff performance

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE The Star, Paducah, KY 2009-Present

Line Cook, Maintenance
Pantry Cook and Prep Cook for restaurant
serving American and Seafood Cuisine
Food Preparation and Prep-Cook Duties
Assure quality and quantity control, minimize waste

The Pasta House Company, Paducah, KY 2007-2007, 2009-2009

Line Cook
Saute Cook and Pantry Cook for restaurant
serving Italian, Seafood and American Cuisine
Saute and Pantry Preparation
Food Preparation, Prep-Cook Duties and Train
Assure quality and quantity control, minimize waste

The Boat Company, Poulsbo, WA 2008-2008

Sous Chef/Baker
Food Preparation for 24 guest and 12 staff
(3 meals daily) for Cruise Line
Baking breads and desserts every day from scratch
(2 meals daily) for Cruise Line
Sous Chef and Prep-Cook Duties
Assure quality and quantity control, minimize waste

Billy McHales, Federal Way, WA 2005-2007

Pantry/Prep-Cook
Pantry Cook and Prep-Cook for restaurant
serving Barbacue, Italian, Seafood and American Cuisine
Pantry Cook Preparation
Food Preparation, Pantry Cook Duties, Prep-Cook Duties
Assure quality and quantity control, minimize waste

Glacier Bay Cruise Line, Seattle, WA 2003-2005

Sous Chef/Galley Prep-Cook
Food Preparation for 87 guest and 30 staff
(5 meals daily) for Cruise Line
Food Preparation for 69 guest and 25 staff
(5 meals daily) for Cruise Line
Baking breads and desserts every day from scratch
(2 meals daily) for Cruise Line
Sous Chef, Pantry and Prep-Cook Duties
Assure quality and quantity control, minimize waste

Providence Bistro & Bakery, Charlotte, NC 2001-2001

Line Cook
Grill Cook and Prep-Cook for restaurant
serving Italian, Seafood and American Cuisine
Grill Cook Preparation
Food Preparation, Prep-Cook Duties
Assure quality and quantity control, minimize waste

A. Sabella's Restaurant, San Francisco, CA 2000-2001

Line Cook/Pantry Cook/Prep-Cook
Food Preparation for restaurant
serving Italian and Seafood Cuisine
Baking desserts from scratch
Saute, Grill Cook and Pantry Cook Preparations
Pantry, Prep-Cook and Saucier Duties
Assure quality and quantity control, minimize waste
 Claremont Resort & Spa, Berkeley, CA 1999-1999
Pantry/Prep-Cook
Food Preparation For hotel serving all types of Cuisine
Work Base Learning Program-6 month internship
Food Preparation, Baking, Pantry and Prep-Cook Duties
Line Plating for Banquets and Serving
All Types of Cuisine for Banquets

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

Treasure Island Advanced Training Center, San Francisco, CA

Certificate, Advanced Culinary Arts, 2001
Food preparation for 100 staff & students (3 meals daily)
Work Base Learning Program-6 month
internship Claremont Resort & Spa
Casual Dining, Baking, and Fine Dining
*Highest level of Completion

Whitney M. Young Job Corps Center, Simpsonville, KY

Certificate, Culinary Arts, 1998
All phases of Basic Culinary Arts
Training Program

Paducah Tilghman High School, Paducah, KY

High School Diploma, 1994

References & Supporting Documentation Furnished Upon Request