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Lucas Waters

Chef

About

Professional Profile

Certified Culinary Arts Professional seeking a role to apply skills and methods to develop a solid customer base and business success in the restaurant industry. Ability to work as part of a team in fast-paced and high-traffic environments.

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Skills

Just Some of My Awesome Skills

The following is a culmination of my general kitchen and food knowledge, volunteer service and formal culinary education and experience.

Strong Work Ethic

Expert, 5 years

Culinary Techniques

Advanced, 3 years

Menu Planning

Advanced, 3 years

Food Safety

Advanced, 3 years

Culinary Knowledge

My Culinary Arts training readied me to enter the food service industry with the necessary skills required to prepare food dishes, based on the standards set by the TCSG and the American Culinary Federation (ACF). The program ensured I was well-versed in such areas as pastry and bread baking, international cuisines, nutrition and menu planning, food service sanitation and safety, purchasing, garde manger and pantry, classical cuisine, American regional cuisine, front of the house service, and supervisory management, along with the history and professionalism of the Culinary Arts.

  • Knife Skills
  • Sautéing, Grilling, Roasting, Baking
  • Sauce Preparation
  • Butchery and Filleting
  • Kitchen Equipment Proficiency
  • Portion Control and Cost Management
  • Cleaning and Sanitization Procedures
  • Recipe Creation and Modification
  • Stock Control and Ordering
  • Waste Reduction Strategies
  • Safe Food Handling and Storage
  • Managing Kitchen Operations and Workflow

Soft Skills

Working back-of-house with a diverse group of personalities has prepared me for any kitchen environment.

Multi-tasking and Efficiency
Clear communication with kitchen staff and front-of-house
Maintaining composure during busy service periods

Experience

My Professional Experience

A culinary journey began in middle school when I learned about food prep and kitchen skills in 4H. I entered and won several recipe competitions. Throughout high school, I volunteered in the church kitchen for food-related functions.

Soyumi Asian Restaurant

Line Cook

2024-Present
Assists with food preparation and cooking a variety of Asian dishes, including sushi. Maintain kitchen cleanliness collaborates with Front of House team to guarantee accurate, prompt order fulfillment.
The Saucy Shrimp

Boil/Grill Cook

2023
Responsible for preparing and cooking food in a dine in restaurant. Worked with Front of House staff to ensure orders were made correctly and in a timely fashion while complying with health codes. Also responsible for maintaining a clean kitchen and stocking inventory. Maintained a professional and cooperative approach with employees and management. (Hired by sister-restaurant when building was destroyed by fire.)
Wendy's @ Lake Murray

Grill Cook

2021
Worked the summer before college as a fast food cook. Key job duties included operating the grill and assembling sandwiches. Responsible for maintaining a clean and organized work area, ensured cleanliness of work stations, grills, and cooking utensils. Trained in customer service to work the drive-thu and assisted with inventory/ordering.

Education

Just My Education

Learning opportunities developed academic, occupational, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement.

Certifications

  • 2024 - Baking and Pastry Specialist
  • 2024 - Catering Specialist
  • 2024 - Culinary Nutrition Assistant
  • 2022 - ManageFirst Nutrition
  • 2022 - Food Production Worker I
  • 2021 - ServSafe® Food Protection Manager
  • 2021 - ManageFirst Professional (MFP)
Ogeechee Technical College

Culinary Arts

Associates Degree

2021-2024
The program emphasized a combination of culinary theory and practical application necessary for successful employment including certification in food protection management.
SC Virtual Charter School

GPA 3.4

2021
Homeschooled my entire primary education and transitioned to an accredited online school for high school. I was able to take several career-path courses such as Introduction to Culinary Arts, Advertising, Marketing and Entrepreneurship.

Food

My gallery highlights a variety of menu items developed and/or prepared by me

Contact

Let's Keep In Touch

Let's create something extraordinary together. For inquiries, interviews, collaborations, or private dining experiences, please reach out to me.

Lucas Waters
Statesboro, Georgia 30458
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