OBJECTIVE
Over four years specializing in food service operation. Excel in organizing, developing, administering instruction programs, and helping personnel on preparing food items for USG Forces in Afghanistan. Skilled in safety management, sanitation and food service equipment operation. Apply strong oral and written communication skills, learn quickly, listen well, consult and cooperate with others. Self motivated achiever with high regard for honesty, reliability and commitment.

QUALIFICATIONS
So far, I have completed one year and nine months with Fluor and Kellogg Brown and Root Food Service in Afghanistan. Experience working as Food Service Worker and Warehouseman during my deployment with KBR. Conduct daily/weekly meeting with Host Country Nationals (HCN) on Food Service and Preventive Medicine practices to keep personnel abreast of food safety in the dining facility.

I look forward to hearing from you soon and thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Warehouseman/Food Service Worker - Bostick Afghanistan August 2009 - June 2010
Confidential, Houston, Texas

• Responsible for the preparation, cooking and serving of Class I items in the Bostick dining facility for a headcount of 500 personnel four meals a day.
• Assist Sous Chef, Cook and Food Service Supervisor on food preparation, line setup, food safety checks, and Host Country Nationals (HCN) training and escort mission.
• Prepare salads, meats, vegetables and starches by reading Armed Forces recipe cards without supervision
• Take lead on assisting warehouse staff on proper thawing of food items for DFAC
• Work 12 hours a day, 7 days a week and a team player by assisting food service workers, cooks and warehouse staff in accomplishing the required mission set by Food Service Supervisor.
• Completed basic sanitation training according to TB MED 530 and have received additional 8 hour refresher training on food sanitation.

Warehouseman/Food Service Worker - Iraq May 2009 - July 2009
Confidential, Houston, Texas

• Worked in Iraq at US Embassy Compound; assisting Sous Chef, Food Service Lead on the receiving, storing and preparing of Class I items in the dining facility.
• Assisted with the setup VIP functions for Head of State and Dignitaries; to include President of United States, Secretary of Defense, Ambassador for Iraq and High military officials from the Pentagon and State Department
• Volunteered to work night shift to prepare salads for a daily headcount of 3000 personnel. Salads were made according to Armed Forces Recipe card.
• Received Certificate of Appreciation from military and KBR for the 4th of July celebration; where I volunteered to cook six hours on the grill for the client.
• Received daily, weekly and monthly food service training from Dining facility Supervisor, Area and Senior Food Service Manager.

Food Service Worker - Bagram Afghanistan October 2008- May 2009
Confidential, Houston, Texas

• Responsible for assisting in the preparation, cooking and serving of Class I items in the North dining facility for a headcount of 3200 four times a day.
• Assisted warehouseman with weekly inventory for supplies and equipment.
• Prepared Special events and Holiday meals for (Thanksgiving and Christmas) for US and Coalition Forces
• Provided food service and logistics support unloading Class I, cleaning supplies and smallware for dining facility support.
• Work with Sous Chef, Cook and Food Service Supervisor on portion control, progressive cooking and waste prevention.
• Work 12 hours a day, 7 days a week at the dining facility (84 hour work week)

Confidential, Retention Call Center Sept 07 - Oct 08
Killeen, TX

• Ensure Excellent customer service skills handling customer account payable
• Received over one-hundred incoming phone call for payment due to customers accounts and placed in timely manner; reflecting in a 100% credit to customer account
• Worked 40 hours a week and were available for overtime at supervisor request
• Reported to work on time and was dependable and available to fill-in for no-shows
• Accepted job after high school to support future goals with college career
• Received customer service training from team lead; which was beneficial for improving self awareness and communication skill

Reason for leaving: Career advancement

Gc Service/ Collections Call center Jun 06- Sept 07
Confidential, Cove, TX

• Take calls on our automated dialer system which numbers reached up to 250 calls per day.
• Handle Customer Accounts and try to get their account in good standings so they can get out of our collection department.
• Ensure Excellent customer service skills handling customer account payable
• Worked 40 hours a week and were available for overtime at supervisor request
• Reported to work on time and was dependable and available to fill-in for no-shows
• Accepted job after high school to support future goals with college career
• Received customer service training from team lead; which was beneficial for improving self awareness and communication skill

Reason for leaving: Career advancement

Army and Air Force Exchange Service-Confidential, May 05 - Jun 06
Confidential, Worker Killeen, TX

• Worked as Food Service Worker at Burger King Facility at Ft.Hood, Texas serving US Solider.
• Prepared, served and cooked food items at the concession facility. Serving over 300- 400 personnel during my shift hours.
• Received food safety and sanitation training by AAFES food service manager
• Worked while attending high school; during Junior and Senior year
• Worked 30 hours per week
• Received training from Team Lead on food preparation, storing, customer service, PHF items and proper serving techniques.
• Facility received a rating of 98% on all food inspection by Health Inspection Team

Reason for leaving: Higher Salary; Career advancement

Confidential, Nov 04 - May 05
Food Service Worker Killeen, TX

• Worked as Food Service Worker at Sonic Fast Food Restaurant in Killen, Texas serving approximately 200 patrons during my shift hour
• Cooked burgers, hot dogs, chili and performed sanitation practice at the restaurant
• Responsible for the closing sanitation checks at the facility; which included ensuring food equipment were in operational state, First In-First Out practice, leftovers was discarded properly, and proper storage of chemicals and cleaning supplies were conducted
• Responsible for inspecting dining room and outside area to ensure they meet food establishment requirement.
• Worked 30 hours per week

Reason for leaving: Career advancement; higher paying job.

EDUCATION

Received Sanitation and Safety Training
Sanitation Training, AAFES
Received Eight hour ServSafe Sanitation Training, Kellogg Brown and Root
Received Eight hour Refresher Training, Kellogg Brown and Root

Letters and Certificates of Appreciation- USG, AAFES, and KBR