Dimitris Christofi is a culinary student seeking an internship. He has a bachelor's degree in culinary arts and food service management from Johnson & Wales University with a 4.0 GPA. He is certified in food safety and HACCP. His experience includes working as a student assistant and line cook. He has worked with large quantities of food, served hundreds of people daily following food safety standards, and prepared foods for events of up to 1,000 people. He has received several culinary awards and was part of the Junior Culinary National Team of Cyprus.
1. DIMITRIS CHRISTOFI
DChristofi01@wildcats.jwu.edu 401-316-1402
Highlight of Qualifications
• Certified Food Safety Manager 2015 and in Fundamentals of HACCP 2014; Nutrition 2012; Food Hygiene 2012
• Proficient in Internet, Microsoft Office Power Point, Excel, Word, Access
• Bilingual: Fluent in Greek / English
Education
Johnson & Wales University Providence, RI Candidate 11/16
Bachelor of Science, Culinary Arts and Food Service Management. GPA: 4.0, Dean’s List
Higher Hotel Institute Cyprus Nicosia, Cyprus
Higher Diploma in Culinary Arts Grade: 94% 6/14
Project: Studying Abroad to University of Derby for 6 months as an Erasmus student England, 2013
Larnaca Technical School Larnaca, Cyprus
Diploma in Hospitality Grade 96% 6/10
Project: Designed and presented a circle commercial kitchen and restaurantas Belgium, 2008
Career History
Johnson & Wales University Campus Dining Providence, RI
Student Assistant
• Handled massive quantities of recipes for cook chill up to 600 pounds
• Motivated to work in live stations such as Pizza, Deli, Egg and Grill cheese
• Served up to 500 students on a complete HACCP standards and food safety sanitation.
Four Seasons Hotel Limassol, Cyprus
Line Cook Banqueting kitchen, Pastry and Butchery
• Handled hot preparations for outside catering and canapé for up to 1000 people
• Prepared hot food for buffets approximately 200-300 people
• Assembled cakes and pastries and decorated gateaux
• Deboned, cut meats, fishes and prepared marinades
Cypriot Armed Forces Famagusta, Cyprus
Military Chef
• Responsible to cook and serve 300 plus soldiers
• Organized the soldiers for keeping the kitchen perfectly clean
6/15-Present
Seasonal
6/12-1/15
7/11-9/12
2. • Managed to order and receive food supplies for the whole army base
Achievements
• Participated in ''Alfa Chef'' professional cooking series competition 9th place, 2015
• Earned 2 Golden Medals in a team Culinary Grand Prix competition 2009 and 2014
• Attained Cyprus Cooking Skills 4th place 2014
• Merged in Junior Culinary National Team of Cyprus, One out of ten Members 2013/2014
