Ralph Edwards

Background

About Ralph Edwards

Ralph Edwards 751 Windy Pass, Barstow CA 92311 760-267-6292(Cell)* Rathedwards@aol.com SUMMARY: Food Service Professional with more than 23 years of experience. Kitchen Warrior with a hands-on approach to operational oversight, training and supervision. Veteran United States Marine Corps (Food Service Specialist) Camp Pendleton, CA. 1986-1990 EXPERIENCE Assistant Director Dining Services Chartwells/ Compass Group June 2016 - Present Production Manager Geo group Adelanto CA. Dec 2013 - June 2016 Sous Chef. United States Antarctic Program. McMurdo Station, Antarctica. Aug. 2012- Oct 2013 Food Services Sr. Foreman. Fluor. Sharana, Afghanistan. Apr. 2010-Apr. 2012 Sous Chef. KBR. Sharana, Afghanistan. Sep. 2008-Apr. 2010 Central Kitchen Manager. Barstow School District. Barstow, CA. Nov. 2006-Sep. 2008 & Jul. 2005 Adult Educator, Restaurant Occupations. Barstow School District. Barstow, CA. Jan. 2002-Jul. 2005 Production Manager.Veterans’ Home of California. Barstow, CA. Aug. 1998-Aug. Sous Chef. Spring Valley Lake Country Club. Victorville, CA. Sep. 1995-Aug. 1998 HIGHLIGHTS EXTREME CUSTOMER SERVICE Overcame geographic/logistical challenges in Antarctica and Afghanistan to lead meal preparation for people/day. Worked to maintain staff and client morale despite long hours and extreme environments. QUALITY PRODUCTION Thorough understanding of industry standards & culinary techniques. Experienced following employment policies CAREFUL LEADERSHIP Familiar with policies and laws relating to employment. Confident training new staff and developing staff skills. Proficient with ordering and office management EDUCATION 2017: M.B.A./HRM University of Phoenix 2007: B.S, Business Management. University of Phoenix. 1989: A.A.S, Culinary Arts. Schoolcraft College, Livonia MI. Supplementary Courses in Supervisory Management & Culinary Nutrition (chefcertification.com). ServSafe Certified.