Thomas Wicks, Practicing Affiliate, Appraisal Institute

Experience

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  Two Chefs Restaurant

  Dec 2006 - Sept 2008

  Sous Chef
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  Francescas Trattoria

  Nov 2008 - Nov 2012

  Sous Chef

  • Exceptional ability to develop a well tuned pallet• Adept at using kitchen tools and knifes• Track record of supervising kitchen and wait staff effectively• Special talent for maintaining a high level of hygiene• Excellent business acumen and customer service orientation• Thorough understanding of sanitation needs of the kitchen• Demonstrated ability to train new culinary staff• Knowledge of heat control and baking techniques• Able to lead and motivate a big team• Committed to work in extreme hot temperatures• Ability to concentrate on food quality• Particularly effective in overseeing staff in order to ensure quality and quantity• Proficient in resolving conflicts Show less

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  Best Western Gateway Grand

  Nov 2012 - Mar 2015

  Banquet Chef

  • Highly skilled in cooking and preparing a variety of cuisines• Exceptional ability to develop a well tuned pallet• Adept at using kitchen tools and knifes• Track record of supervising kitchen and wait staff effectively• Special talent for maintaining a high level of hygiene• Inborn ability to explore new cooking avenues• Excellent business acumen and customer service orientation• Thorough understanding of sanitation needs of the kitchen• Demonstrated ability to train new culinary staff• Knowledge of heat control and baking techniques• Able to lead and motivate a big team• Committed to work in extreme hot temperatures• Ability to concentrate on food quality• Competent at adhering to set budgets• Particularly effective in overseeing staff in order to ensure quality and quantity• Proficient in resolving conflicts Show less

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  Classic Fare Catering

  Mar 2015 - Jul 2015

  Banquet Chef
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  ARAMARK Higher Education

  Jul 2015 - Sept 2017

  Food production manager

  Daily Operations and Food Production Manager. I train frontline associates to understand the fundamentals of the culinary arts, to serve with passion and to care for one another. The goal is to deliver above the expected.

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  Classic Fare Catering

  Sept 2017 - Aug 2021

  Lead Cook
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  Daybreak on Pleasant Street

  Jan 2019 - Sept 2020

  • Line Cook

    Jan 2019 - Sept 2020

  • Chef De Cuisine

    Jan 2019 - Sept 2020
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  ARAMARK Higher Education

  Sept 2020 - Aug 2021

  Chef of Training Table
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  Jacob M. Fenn Appraisal Company

  Jul 2021 - now

  State-Registered Trainee Appraiser

  As a state-registered trainee appraiser in Florida, I have completed the necessary education and training requirements and have been registered with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation to work under the supervision of a certified general real estate appraiser. As a trainee appraiser, I am responsible for assisting with property inspections, data collection, and analysis, preparing draft appraisal reports, and working closely with my supervisor to gain experience and expertise in the field. My ultimate goal as a trainee appraiser is to become a fully certified appraiser. Show less