Gregory True

Gregory True

Aviation Machinist Mate: AD1(AW)

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Playing with fire and sharp objects in my kitchen at home.

  • Education

    • Le Cordon Bleu San Francisco, California

      2007 - 2008
      Associates in Occupational Studies Culinary Arts/Chef Training 3.70

      Activities and Societies: Graduated with Honors

    • California State University, Chico

      1996 - 2004
      None received Biology, General 2.87

      Activities and Societies: Dean's List: Fall 1996, Fall 1997 / National Honor Society: Fall 1997 / Omicron Theta Epsilon (Biological Honors Society): Spring 1998

    • Butte College

      1994 - 1996
      Associate of Arts - AA Biology, General 3.77

      Activities and Societies: Dean's List: Spring 1995, Spring 1996 / A.A. Liberal Arts with Honors: Spring 1996

    • Sacramento City College

      1993 - 1994
      None received General Education 3.64

      Activities and Societies: Dean's List: Fall 1993, Spring 1994

    • West Hills College Coalinga

      1981 - 1986
      None Received Emergency Medical Technician 3.29

      For Military and Civilian application.

  • Experience

    • US Navy

      Aug 1973 - Jun 1993
      Aviation Machinist Mate: AD1(AW)

      Jet aircraft engine, secondary power, and fuel system mechanic. Quality Assurance Representative, Powerplants Workcenter Supervisor. Quality Assurance Workcenter Supervisor. Certified Aircraft Engine Turn-Up Operator, Certified Aircraft Final Checker. Served aboard seven aircraft carriers: USS Enterprise, USS Forrestal, USS Independence, USS America, USS Constellation, USS Midway, USS Nimitz.

    • U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

      Aug 1998 - Jul 2003
      Program Support Assistant

      Alternating temporary positions.Performed data entry for enrolling veterans in to the VA system. Initiating and completing documents and date entry for each veteran served on each day at the Shasta Team clinic. Assisted in the outfitting and inventory of the Lemurian Team Mobile Outreach Clinic. Coordinated with Medical Staff to ensure the security of documents, lab samples, and equipment at the departure from, and return to, the Redding VA Clinic, Assisted the veterans with finding clinics and contacts for information that the veteren needed. Show less

    • US Fish and Wildlife Service

      Jun 1999 - Jun 2006
      Biological Sciences Technician (Fisheries)

      Alternating temporary positions.Monitored fish passage at viewing station. Operated 22 foot jet-boat on Sacramento River. Performed fish counting and sampling for ongoing research and analytical studies. Performed boat, engine, and trailer maintenance. Established inventory system for equipment used at the station and on the water.

    • Whole Foods Market

      Oct 2007 - Jan 2009
      Prep Cook

      Successfully trained six co-workers on Food Safety and Sanitation procedures. Sucessfully trained novice kitchen staff on proper use of common culinary tools and equipment. Responsible for proper deli, hot foods, and special order food preparation.

    • Gleneagles Country Club

      Nov 2010 - Dec 2014
      Banquet Cook

      Prep, server, carver,action stations, plating. Performed set-up and clean-up. Maintained FIFO and Food Safety and Sanitation procedures.

    • Plano Senion High School

      Nov 2010 - Jun 2011
      Cafeteria Specialist

      Prepared foods for Hot Line per standardized recipes. Maintained FIFO. Maintained proper Food Safety and Sanitation in my assigned areas.

    • La Duni - Latin Restaurant

      Sept 2011 - Nov 2012
      Prep Cook

      Operated the Fry station. Maintained proper Food Safety and Sanitation standards within my area of responsibility. Maintained FIFO procedures,

    • Trinity Event Staffing

      Feb 2012 - Dec 2014
      Chef, Cook, Prep, Server

      Prepare foods per Chef's directions. Maintain FIFO and Food Safety and Sanitation procedures. Perform set-up and clean-up.

    • Unidine - Christian Care Center

      Dec 2012 - Aug 2015
      Prep Cook

      Prepare foods per Chef's directions. Maintain FIFO and Food Safety and Sanitation procedures. Perform set-up and clean-up.

    • Professional Sports Catering - Frisco Ballpark

      Feb 2013 - Dec 2014
      Prep Cook

      Prep, server, carver, action stations. plating for Home Games and catered events. Panned, inventoried, and propery heated specified foods for all Upstairs Suites. Trained novice kitchen staff on proper use of common kitchen equipment. Trained novice kitchen staff on FIFO and Food Safety and Sanitation procedures. Performed set-up and clean-up.

    • Majestic Staffing

      Jan 2014 - Jan 2014
      Prep Cook

      Responsible for preparing foods per standard recipes and the Chef's directions. Maintained FIFO procedures. Maintained Food Safety and Sanitation in my area of responsibility.

    • Tradition Senior Living

      Sept 2015 - Dec 2018
      Prep Cook

      Prepared foods in accordance to recipes and the Chef's directions. Maintained proper FIFO and Food Safety and Sanitation procedures. Perform set-up and clean-up.

    • True's Kitchen

      Jan 2019 - Feb 2022
      Retired
    • TrueEssentials.Homestead

      Feb 2021 - now
      Silvopasture/Timber Managemt
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • SkyWarn Weather/Tornado Observer

      National Weather Service
      Apr 2019
    • Texas Driver's License: Class C

      Texas Department of Public Safety
      Dec 2018
    • Amateur Radio Operator - General Class KF5DPH

      Federal Communications Commission
      Oct 2009
    • Certified Culinarian (CC) (Lifetime)

      American Culinary Federation
      Jun 2017
    • ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certificate

      National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF)
      Jan 2017
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Weather/Tornado Observer

      Issued by National Weather Service on Oct 2009
      National Weather ServiceAssociated with Gregory True