Lawrence Scouras
Sandpoint,ID
Summary
Effective management, technical, and supervisory skills. Demonstrated ability to meet and exceed the needs of my job qualifications. I'm dependable, reliable, and punctual. Recognized for long hours, commitment to the job at hand, attention to detail, professionalism and follow-ups. Use clear and concise communication skills in conjunction with organizational skills to perform daily duties. Work well as a team member or independently. Met or exceeded all performance goals to date. Commended for dedication to work ethics and rewarded by steady promotions and training in all aspect of work.
Experienced with various cooking techniques and kitchen operations. Utilizes culinary skills to create flavorful and visually appealing dishes. Knowledge of food safety practices and efficient kitchen workflows.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient
Kootenai Cancer Care Clinic
11.2024 - 11.2025
- Fought cancer and won. (Lymphatic throat cancer) 100% remission and ready to work.
Cook
Coastal Transportation
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Same as Trident but less time at sea Cooked for freighters, 300 ft.+/- for a crew of 9 to 12, 3 meals a day, have meals and or snacks for deckhands 24 hours a day reliably available. Sea time would usually month at a time. Kept and controlled all ordering for ship supplies and or necessities needed to sustain crew for any leanth of time needed. (IE. Food to toilet paper) First aid, CPR, HAZWOPER, NPFVOA Vessel safety certifications... including basic fire fighting.
Trident Seafoods
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Cooked for 1 of 2 freighters, 300 ft.+/- for a crew of 9 to 12, 3 meals a day, have meals and or snacks for deckhands 24 hours a day reliably available. Sea time would vary from 2 up to 5 months at a time. Kept and controlled all ordering for ship supplies and or necessities needed to sustain crew for any leant of time needed. (IE. Food to toilet paper) First aid, CPR, HAZWOPER, NPFVOA Vessel safety certifications... including basic fire fighting.
Lead cook
Sweet lous restaurant
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Ensure all daily prep is prepared, direct all cooks for lunch and dinner services. Keep high quality of food and proper expediting in timely fashion. All other aspects of daily kitchen functions.
Traders building supply
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Sales of all building supply and materials. Custom ordering as well.
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Took care of family member. (mother was terminal)
Freezer Lead/Forklift Driver
Icicles Seafood Inc. Gorden Jenson(vessel)
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Run and manage the intake and output of all products (fish) into blast freezers, including correct grades, weights and supervising employees to make sure performances kept up with required throughput. On down time preforming any maintenance and or cleaning that was needed.
Machine Technician
Berry Plastics Inc.
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Up to 8 color process printing and extrusion for plastic squeeze tubes. Quality control for all products. Osha 20 certified and all compliance with GMP. Maintenance and preventive maintenance on all machinery. Safty officer for all preventable incidents, resolve, document and prevent occured incidents. Shipping, receiving, Osha certified forklift.
Tubed Products (Berry Plastics)
01.1989 - 01.2000
Education
Computer Science Information
Holyoke Community College
Holyoke, MA01.1989
Skills
- Multitasking and organization
- Kitchen organization
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Cooking techniques
- Knife skills
- Sanitation
- Supply restocking
- Food presentation
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Sanitation practices
- Contamination prevention
- Food waste reduction
- Performance improvement
- Food plating and presentation
- Food handler certification
Interests
Love to work on all machinery, building, and trouble shooting. I have a high mechanical ability. A passion for cooking, football, hockey, skiing, making things work better and love fishing.
Military Training
60 Gunner, ARNG, 181 Infantry Division, Ware Ma. 1989-1994 Combat training, first aid, cpr, graduated top 1% at PLDC(primary leadership development course)
Timeline
Patient
Kootenai Cancer Care Clinic
11.2024 - 11.2025
Cook
Coastal Transportation
01.2023 - 01.2025
Trident Seafoods
01.2021 - 01.2023
Lead cook
Sweet lous restaurant
01.2017 - 01.2021
Traders building supply
01.2015 - 01.2017
01.2013 - 01.2015
Freezer Lead/Forklift Driver
Icicles Seafood Inc. Gorden Jenson(vessel)
01.2012 - 01.2013
Machine Technician
Berry Plastics Inc.
01.2010 - 01.2012
Tubed Products (Berry Plastics)
01.1989 - 01.2000
Computer Science Information
Holyoke Community College