James Baker
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Summary
Dynamic Culinary Instructor with a proven track record at Arizona Culinary Institute, adept at fostering student engagement and implementing innovative lesson plans. Renowned for strong communication skills and expertise in culinary arts, I create a vibrant learning environment that emphasizes creativity and food safety, ensuring students thrive in their culinary journey.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Culinary Instructor
Arizona Culinary Institute
07.2015 - Current
- Stayed current with industry trends and advancements by attending conferences, workshops, and professional development seminars.
- Evaluated student performance fairly through practical exams, written assessments, and class participation.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and well-organized classroom environment conducive to effective learning experiences.
- Cultivated a positive classroom culture where creativity was valued while emphasizing food safety practices.
- Implemented Federation of Dining Room Professionals training program in the student operated restaurant.
Culinary Instructor
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts
06.2007 - 07.2015
- Collaborated with fellow instructors to create a cohesive curriculum, ensuring consistency in teaching methods and subject matter.
- Developed comprehensive lesson plans for diverse courses, resulting in improved student understanding of culinary concepts.
- Implemented individualized learning strategies, accommodating diverse learning styles and fostering student success.
- Provided constructive feedback on student work while maintaining a supportive atmosphere that encouraged growth and improvement.
Maitre D'
Mary Elaine's Restaurant at The Phoenician
10.2003 - 06.2008
- Greeted guests, escorted to dining tables and provided menu and information about restaurant to encourage seamless flow of service.
- Trained, coached and evaluated subordinates to raise performance to company standard.
- Created environment for guests to stimulate senses through personal services and amenities and followed up throughout meal to reinforce positive experience.
- Spoke clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations and responded well to questions.
- Served as leader of FOH team by assigning duties, work stations and responsibilities.
- Member of Phoenician Safety Council
- Recipient of Phoenician's Finest Award
Education
Associate of Arts -
Le Cordon Bleu College
Scottsdale, AZ04-2012
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Class instruction
- Expertise in subject matter
- Engaging presentation style
- Classroom management
- Student engagement
Certification
- Hospitality Grand master, Federation of Dining Room Professionals
- Certified Sommelier, Court of Master Sommeliers
- Certified Specialist of Spirits, Society of Wine educators
- Certified Specialist of /wine, society of Wine Educators
- ServSafe Manager's Sanitation Certificate
- ServSafe Allergen Certificate
Timeline
Culinary Instructor
Arizona Culinary Institute
07.2015 - Current
Culinary Instructor
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts
06.2007 - 07.2015
Maitre D'
Mary Elaine's Restaurant at The Phoenician
10.2003 - 06.2008
Associate of Arts -
Le Cordon Bleu College
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