Matthew B.

Harper
2508 Manchester St. Blacksburg, VA 24060 (540) 392-1715 matthew.harper@student.neci.edu

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Hard working, intelligent and self-motivated; eager to learn. Efficient, adapts quickly to changing environments, thrives under stressful conditions Professional experience in Middle Eastern, French, and American cuisine 4 years of full-time kitchen experience concurrent with full course load Relevant coursework in sanitation and safety, nutrition, baking, soups, stocks, sauces, garde manger, international cuisine, table service, introduction to wines References available upon request October 2013 Present Aug 2011 May 2013 Aug 2010 Dec 2010 Graduated June 2010

EDUCATION
New England Culinary Institute, Montpelier, VT Bachelors of Arts, Culinary Arts Culinary Institute at Virginia Western Community College, Roanoke, VA Culinary Arts Major New River Community College, Christiansburg, VA Completed General Education Requirements Blacksburg High School, Blacksburg, VA Gifted Program, National Thespian Society, All-County Honor Bands

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE & ACTIVITIES

Line Cook, Palisades Restaurant, Eggleston, Virginia June 2013November 2013 Fine dining in the heart of southwest Virginia Worked with locally grown produce Worked on catered events including a 60 plate, nine-course dinner Responsibilities included brick oven pizza line, saut and daily preparation. Oct 2012 May 2013

Food Preparation Assistant, Virginia Tech Dining Services, West End Market Safe management and preparation of raw materials High volume food production and customer service experience Cleaning and maintenance of kitchen equipment and facilities Familiarity with HACCP procedures Line Cook, Pita Vera Middle Eastern Restaurant, Blacksburg, VA Experience working both front and back of house Daily preparation and experience on both hot and cold lines Training of new employees Dishwashing and sanitation duties Use of flat-top griddle, deck oven and deep fryer

Mar 2010 Sep 2012

Line Cook, Seasonal Help, Our Daily Bread, Blacksburg, VA Temporary seasonal help Cold line salad and sandwich preparation Early morning breakfast cook Volunteer, Inn at Virginia Tech Catering event that served over 200 guests Fine dining plating experience Dishwasher, Camp Ottari Boy Scout Reservation High capacity dishwasher Help with daily prep and stocking

June 2012

Aug 2011

July 2009