Handel Pryce is seeking a position in culinary arts utilizing over 15 years of experience in fine dining preparation, production, and management. Pryce has an Associate's Degree in Culinary Arts from Johnson and Wales University and has worked in various roles from line cook to sous chef for restaurants, hotels, and catering companies in New York, New Jersey, and Florida. Pryce is skilled in cooking techniques and has experience in menu creation, staff training, and temperature logging compliance.

1. Handel Pryce
310 51st
Street
West New York, NJ 07093
(201) 898-6762
HandelPryce@hotmail.com
Objective
Seeking a position utilizing my culinary arts, customer service skills and experience with potential for advancement.
Qualifications
Experienced in Fine-Dining preparation and production. Extensive skills in cooking techniques such as braising,
poaching, grilling, and sautéing. Moderate managerial and supervisory skills. Detail Oriented and Dependable.
Education
Johnson and Wales University September 1999 - May 2001
Associates in Science Degree/Culinary Arts North Miami, FL 33181
*Completed a 2yr intensive program in food preparation techniques, and knowledge in food background.
Relevant Experience
Restaurant Associates/Bingham and McCutch New York City, NY July 2013 -Present
1st
Cook
* Prep and Cook Main Course and Homemade Soups.
* Prepared Catering orders for corporate catering for Lawyers and paralegals.
* Prep and work action stations; and assisted in creating menu.
* Record temps for hot line and cold production
Café Metro Commissary New York City, NY April 2011 -Present
Cold Production
* Prep and make catering orders according to tickets.
* Assist supervisors in every area of the facility.
* Prep for the next days production.
Roger Williams Hotel New York City, NY May 2010 - February 2011
A.M. Chef
* Open and setup kitchen for production. Prep and Cook for lounge, room service and employees and management.
* Prep and Cook everything from scratch.
* Work the line and rest of kitchen independently.
York Street Caters North Bergen, NJ April 2009 - August 2009
Sous Chef
*Responsible for daytime production and staff. Recorded temperature for U.S.D.A. temp logs. Trained new
employees. Assisted staff with daily production.
Premiere Caters Clifton, NJ May 2007 - July 2008
Assistant Chef

2. *Catered to the movie, television, and commercial industry.
*Setup on location for production to cook for cast, crew, and S.A.G. employees.
*Responsible for setup of craft service and breakfast and lunch buffet.
Brookdale Senior Living Teaneck, NJ November 2006 - April 2007
A.M. Chef
* Opened and setup kitchen for daily production.
*Setup breakfast buffet and omlette station for residents.
*Cooked employee meals and seasoned meats and poultry.
*Prep salads and desserts for Executive Chef.
Saks Fifth Avenue/ Saks Café New York City, NY May2004 - July 2006
Lead Line Cook
*Responsible for Line and Prep production.
* Delegated tasks throughout the back of the house.
*Assisted chef with special functions within the department.
Sun Dream Yacht Charters Fort Lauderdale, FL September 2000 - September 2003
Sous Chef
* Responsible for a staff of 5.
* Catered events for 500 guests or more.
* Catered wedding, corporate, and yearly boat parade.
Other Experience
Continental Airlines Newark, NJ June 2000 - August 2000
Customer Service Agent
* Handled customer baggage issues for arriving and departing flights throughout the Continental airlines system.
References Available Upon Request