Timothy d Gomez
2015 Shore parkway
Brooklyn NY 11214
Phone: 347-205-7300
timothydgomez@gmail.com

To whom it may concern, 

Objectives: 

	I commit myself to high standard in producing the best quality in food as well as service and safety. I pride myself as a hard worker and a team player and put what’s at hand first before me. . I’m a fast learner who is always looking to add to the productivity of any company in which I am employed.  My goal is to achieve my bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts and continue my culinary arts career in an establishment that prides it’s self in the same qualities. My dedication to upholding a high standard of quality food, service and safety is my first priority. My main focus is prep and cooking, I also have counter and kitchen experience.

     Sincerely,

Timothy D Gomez

Timothy D. Gomez
2015 Shore parkway Brooklyn NY 11214
Phone: (347) 205-7300						Email: timothydgomez@gmail.com
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_________________________________________________ CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS _________________________________________________

•	Prepared all foods for the (Verizon) walk out strike in 2000, for at least 250 management employees every day 
•	Cooked and prepared all foods for Thanks Giving Dinner for a 100 customers at Supreme Caterers
•	Obtained my GED in 2004
•	Obtaining my Associates, 2012 in Culinary Arts
•	Received my Manage First Food Production certificate
•	Received my Manage First Food protection certificate(ServSafe)
•	Obtained FOOD TRUCK MOBILE VENDORS LICENSE 
•	Volunteered at the James Beard 2011 Gala, worked directly with host chef Mourad Lahlou from Aziza, San Francisco
•	Assisted Chef John Adler and Chef Joel Javier, in prep and plate for the Special V.I.P Dinner at the James Beard awards
•	Assisted as a culinary assistant during the book, Broadcast, & Journalism James Beard Foundation Awards Dinner 

_______________________________________________________________EDUCATION _______________________________________________________________

I’m currently a student at Kingsborough Community College, majoring in Culinary Arts. My intentions are to obtain a bachelor’s degree in culinary arts to future my culinary career. My schedule is open and flexible.  

_______________________________________________________________ AFFILIATIONS____________________________________________________________

NRA- National Restaurant Association
ACF- American Culinary Federation
JBF- James Beard Foundation

_________________________________________________ PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE __________________________________________________
Our Heros Food Truck 516-998-6662 John					11-23-11/ Present 
•	Prepping for breakfast and lunch everyday
•	Prepping all foods for service on truck everyday 
•	Dealing with the customers one on one
•	Cooking, sautéing, braising, baking
•	Making hero sandwiches for customers and orders
•	Taking inventory and making orders and stocking the truck
•	Maintaining inventory and making sure the truck is full of food and food is prepped 

Empire Para transit 718-272-2060 Gabriel 					01-04-09 / 10-21-2011
•	Making schedule pickups and drop offs throughout the 5 borough’s 
•	Picking up passengers in a timely and efficient manner
•	Driving a late 2010 Ford Crown Victoria or a Bus
•	Dealing with customers one on one and providing great customer service

City Scrap Metal 212-777-4100 Mitch					             07-13-08 / 12-03-08	
•	Making pickups throughout the 5 boroughs
•	Picking up scrap metal and returning to the warehouse at the end of the day
•	Unload the truck and getting it ready for the next day’s work
•	Driving a 6 speed straight truck with a helper and a foreman
•	When not making pickups, I would stay at the warehouse and sort cable and wire 
•	As well as peal wire and attend to other duties throughout the day

Sysco Foods Services 800-275-8000 ext 7478 Milton Hernandez		09-18-06 / 06-02-08
•	All deliveries are made by hand truck, going down stairs and as well as going up stairs
•	Also deliveries are done in an everyday environment, rain, snow, good weather or bad weather
•	Deliver foods to hotels, restaurants and small businesses throughout the 5 boroughs
•	The amount of cases varied from day to day, anywhere from 400 pcs to 1200 pcs
•	The amount of stops also varied from day to day, anywhere from 8 stops to 15 stops a day
•	I operated a 7 speed freightliner and a 10 speed international 
•	Plus pulled a trailer anywhere from a 20 ft trailer to a 42ft 
•	I also operated a upright hand truck and a fold down and a electric and manual pump jack
•	I received an award for employee of the month in Aug 2007

H.B. Day Co 212-246-6590 Bernard Egan				             08-01-05 /09-12-06
•	Load and unload trucks when returning from deliveries, also light warehouse duties
•	Deliver dried foods to hotels and restaurants in New York City
•	Various pickups throughout New York City
•	All deliveries are made by hand truck, going down stairs and up stairs
•	All deliveries are made in all kinds of weather, rain, snow, good or bad weather
•	Assisting with the inventory and stocking all merchandise in it designated area in the warehouse  

Whole Foods Market 203-66-0361 Matt					            2002 / 2004
Prepared foods team / Lead receiver Greenwich CT
•	Interviewed and counseled team members to increase performance
•	Established a positive work environment that sustains high team member morale
•	Communicated the whole foods goals and core values
•	Ensured all team all safety and security standards are met
•	Verified all food products meet the department of health standards
•	Managed the buying and ordering process to meet whole foods standards
•	Maintained an exceptional level of customer service
•	Unloading the trailer with an electric jack, and  help put away all products
•	Executing superb customer service and knowledge in regards to mixed foods and catering 

Rag time dairy 718-845-4582 Tony						2001 / 2002
Prep cook and counter helper
•	Slicing cold cuts and making sandwiches 
•	At a high volume and fast pace environment without jeopardizing quality to the customer
•	Prepared foods and set up the counter to display food for sale 
•	Delivering all catered foods as well as catering setup and party events
•	Making hero’s from 1ft to 6 ft, from Italian hero’s to American hero’s  
•	Grilled chicken and specialty hero’s requested by the customer
•	Executing superb customer service and knowledge in regards to mixed foods and catering 

Supreme caterer 718-259-2441 Hector                                             1996 / 2001
Deli worker / Prep cook
•	Working at the counter attending customers and slicing cold cuts as well as making sandwiches
•	Cooking all catered food and food for the business as well
•	Cooking foods for all parties and family events
•	Cooking and preparing all foods with garnishing for food display
•	Prepared all foods for the (Verizon) walk out strike in 2000 
•	Ordering all paper goods and beverages for the store and catering
•	Increased catering business by implementing new ideas for a hot and cold catering menu
•	Making fruit platters, vegetable platters, and other specialties given by the customer
•	Cooked and prepared all foods for Thanks Giving Dinner for a 100 customers
•	Delivered and set up all Thanks Giving Dinners for customers in their homes 
•	After the day was done I cleaned and disinfected the kitchen and work area
•	In addition to set everything up for the next business day
•	Executing superb customer service and knowledge in regards to mixed foods and catering