Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Personal Information
Skills Specialized Training
References
Timeline
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Rodney Bishop Jnr.

Rodney Bishop Jnr.

Mission Village

Summary

Dynamic culinary management professional recognized for driving high productivity and efficient operations in fast-paced environments. Expertise in staff training, inventory management, and customer service excellence contributes to enhanced dining experiences. Proven leadership abilities and strong communication skills foster team collaboration and optimize workflow, resulting in improved service delivery and customer satisfaction. Committed to maintaining compliance with health and safety regulations while continually seeking opportunities for operational enhancement.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook Supervisor

ALLIED CATERING LIMITED
01.2010 - Current

Contracted to Oil Industry Companies

BPTT, British Petroleum.

REPSOL

SHELL Trinidad

PERENCO

  • Monitored food quality control and safety standards to ensure compliance with health regulations.
  • Performed regular inspections of kitchen equipment to ensure it is properly maintained.
  • Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
  • Conducted periodic evaluations of employee performance in order to recognize strengths as well as address any areas needing improvement.
  • Promoted safe working conditions by monitoring safety procedures and equipment.
  • Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
  • Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
  • Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations in the kitchen and dining areas.
  • Supervised and managed the kitchen staff in preparing, cooking, and presenting food.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.

Manager

Mongolian Grill
Trincity Mall
01.2008 - 01.2010
  • Monitored budgets and expenditures to ensure cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality standards.
  • Oversaw daily operations, maintaining efficiency and quality standards.
  • Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.
  • Trained employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles.
  • Managed inventory levels to meet demand without overstocking, reducing waste.

Inventory Control Specialist

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd
01.1998 - 01.2008
  • Coordinated with suppliers to reorder supplies and manage inventory replenishment.
  • Monitored database system to prepare and deliver customer orders on time.
  • Prepared work orders, bills of lading or shipping orders to route materials.
  • Monitored and reported on inventory turnover rates.
  • Reviewed shipping and received documents for accuracy.
  • Traced missing material and shipments through vendor and customer communications.

Store Keeper

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd
01.1997 - 12.2002
  • Unpacked and examined incoming shipments to confirm consistency with records and routed materials to appropriate department.
  • Reported any damaged or defective goods immediately upon receipt.
  • Arranged stock parts in specified sequence.

Head Cook

Jasmine Ocean Resort
Balandra
01.1995 - 12.1997
  • Preparing breakfast, lunch, dinner, baking cakes, and other items.
  • Preparing meals for functions, running a kitchen of approximately twenty-five (25) people, making orders, and ensuring that things run smoothly.
  • Prepare and serve meals that are served on time to guests.
  • Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
  • Monitored kitchen equipment for functionality and coordinated necessary repairs or replacements.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Culinary Skills

Trinidad And Tobago Hospitality And Tourism Instit
Chagaramas
09-2016

Some College (No Degree) - A Levels

St. Augustine Senior Comprehensive
St Augustine
01-1986

General Certificate of Education (GCE)

Toco Secondary School
Toco
01-1984

Toco R.C Primary School -

Toco R.C Primary School

Skills

  • First Aid Emergency Responder
  • Trained firefighter
  • Captain's License for Survival Craft and Rescue Boats
  • Trained Security Awareness Officer

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 06/09/66
  • Marital Status: SINGLE

Skills Specialized Training

  • Sea survival
  • Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting
  • Emergency First Aid
  • Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Cook Supervisor

ALLIED CATERING LIMITED
01.2010 - Current

Manager

Mongolian Grill
01.2008 - 01.2010

Inventory Control Specialist

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd
01.1998 - 01.2008

Store Keeper

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd
01.1997 - 12.2002

Head Cook

Jasmine Ocean Resort
01.1995 - 12.1997

Some College (No Degree) - Culinary Skills

Trinidad And Tobago Hospitality And Tourism Instit

Some College (No Degree) - A Levels

St. Augustine Senior Comprehensive

General Certificate of Education (GCE)

Toco Secondary School

Toco R.C Primary School -

Toco R.C Primary School
Rodney Bishop Jnr.