1. Harold A. Cook III
560-C Capobianco Plaza, Rahway, NJ, 07065 (732)829-3152 Mr.Cook1015@gmail.com
Objective
To obtain a position bringing a high level of integrity and professionalism. With over
15 years of experience, I offer exceptional culinary skills and knowledge to provide
the highest stands of service.
Skills  Food Preparation
 Catering
 International and Regional Cuisine
 Skill Development
 Proficient in Excel
 Proficient in Microsoft Word
Work History Guckenheimer PVH Bridgewater, NJ
11/15 - Present
Grill Cook
 Season and prepare food items for grilling
 Grill requested food items in accordance to customers’ specifications
and preset recipes.
 Regulate temperature of grills and fryers
 Wash, trim meats, peel and cut vegetables prior to preparing them for
cooking
 Taste and evaluate food items before serving
 Label food items appropriately, discard any expired or near expiry food
items
 Clean and sanitize grilling and broiling equipment after use
Renaissance Woodbridge Hotel Iselin, NJ
03/15-11/15
Line Cook
 Set up and stock stations with all necessary supplies
 Prepare food for service (chopping vegetables, butchering meat, or
preparing sauces)
 Cook menu items in accordance with the rest of the kitchen staff
 Answer, report and follow executive or sous chef’s instructions
 Clean up station and take care of leftover food
 Stock inventory appropriately
 Ensure that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality and in a timely
fashion
 Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards
 Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and
customers.
Stone House At Stirling Ridge, Warren, NJ
02/14-05/15
Garde Manger/Cold Line Cook
 Selected, prepared, and presented cold foods, such as salads, cold soups,
appetizers, pates, meats and cheeses.
 Responsible for inventory, preparation and presentation of select dishes
and food items.
 Responsible for station hygiene and sanitation
 Able to work in a team oriented environment

2. Bertucci’s, North Brunswick, NJ
07/13-02/14
Dishwasher/Prep Cook
 Ensure guests and team members have a spotless, clean and safe
environment and equipment. Clean dishes, silverware, glassware, utensils,
pots and pans, etc. Maintain sparkling clean restrooms and grounds.
 Stock and restock supplies for servers and cooks
 Prep for salads and perform grill work
 Prepare and bake pizzas from scratch according to recipe
UMDNJ, Newark, NJ
02/06-08/12
Senior Material Handler /Materials Management
 Maintained inventory control
 Distributed various medical supplies throughout the hospital and other
outside facilities
 Par- leveled all nursing units for numerous items needed to maintain
patient care.
 Quickly and effectively solved customer challenges.
 Trained employees when appropriate
 Responsible for unloading of stock (Lifting 50+ lbs.)
CoWorx Staffing, Ne wark, NJ
04/05-02/06
Housekeeping
 Maintained the essential level of cleanliness in an assigned area by using
the appropriate cleaning and sanitizing methods, chemicals, materials and
procedures.
 Maintenance of floors and tiles, cleaning of washrooms, fixtures and
equipment
 Garbage removal and other exact cleaning tasks
 Followed the required procedures for handling, cleaning and disposing the
clean-up of blood and body fluids in accordance with the OSHA
Education  Star Career Academy - Newark, NJ
Commercial Cooking Diploma 2014 (600 clock hrs.)
 Externship: The Ryland Inn – Whitehouse Station, NJ
 Certifications: ServSafe 9997853
References References are available on request.