Thomas Wu

tw.thomas.wu@gmail.com
Cell: (908)745-9586
Permanent Address: Alternative Address:
2465 Camner Street 137 Loomis Court
Fort Lee, NJ USA Princeton, NJ 08540

Education
The Culinary Institute America Hyde Park, NY
Associate Occupational Studies in Culinary Arts February 2016
Bachelor Professional Studies in Applied Food Studies April 2017

Montclair State University Montclair, NJ

Bachelor of Science in Nutrition (conc. Dietetics) August 2013

Certifications and Licenses

o ServSafe Certification (NJ: 7792342) and (NY: 1083760)
o TiPS Certification (3689880)
o Bartender Certification March 2014

Work Experience
Rocking Horse Ranch and Resort Highland, NY July 2015-July 2017
Bartender

Prepare cocktails and drink orders of resort guests

Knowledgeable in wine and spirits
Restocking and rotating inventory
Set up special event parties and events
Manage and upkeep of bar and bar area
Uphold the standards of the resort
Perform above and beyond guest expectations
Naples Beach Hotel and Golf Resort Naples, FL Feb 2015-June 2015
Extern - Line/Banquet Cook

Prepare banquet orders based on daily BEOs.

Work action stations during event parties
Following proper cold/hot holding and transport procedures

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 Thomas Wu
tw.thomas.wu@gmail.com
Cell: (908)745-9586
Permanent Address: Alternative Address:
2465 Camner Street 137 Loomis Court
Fort Lee, NJ USA Princeton, NJ 08540
Saint Barnabas Health Center Livingston, NJ May 2013 February 2014
Food Service Worker
Take order from patients while following the nutritional assessments of the hospital
dietitians
Deliver ordered items to patients while following HCAAP guidelines and food safety
procedures
Understand and apply dietary restrictions to better accommodate patients choices
Tomo Sushi Princeton, NJ January 2005 June 2013
Manager
Created and designed menu
Organized promotional events
Established businesss mission statements and vision
Administered businesss finances
Developed and created new menu items to accommodate patients needs and interests
Be knowledgeable in different positions to be able to fill in as needed

Allendale Community for Assisted Living Allendale, NJ August 2012 April 2013
Dietary Aide
Prepared daily menu items
Served residents based on fine dining expectations
Accommodate for residents dietary restrictions

Related Work Experience

Princeton Health Department Princeton, NJ June August 2011
Health Inspector Intern
Shadowed 10-15 hour weekly on routine health inspections
Understood towns health and food safety regulations

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 Thomas Wu
tw.thomas.wu@gmail.com
Cell: (908)745-9586
Permanent Address: Alternative Address:
2465 Camner Street 137 Loomis Court
Fort Lee, NJ USA Princeton, NJ 08540

Volunteer and Community Service

Taiwanese American Next Generation New Jersey July 2006 current
Program Director
Co-founder of the Juniors Program, expanded conference to accompany 8-12 year olds
Designed and schedule programs and activities with the focuses in identity, culture, and
leadership
Developed leadership and team building skills
Event coordinator and promoter
Recruited and supervised counselors
Delegated positions for other volunteer staff

Taiwanese American Fellowship-Presbyterian Church New Brunswick, NJ

Active member and Praise Team member
Set up and operated audio-visual equipment for regular service, events, retreats, and
mission trips
Attended multiple church mission trips and volunteer opportunities
o Katrina Relief New Orleans, LA
o Native American Outreach Ministry, INC Joseph City, AZ
o Various soup kitchen, food pantries, and food banks in PA, NJ, NY

Referrals
1) Name: Kimberly MacEntee
Role/Relation: Bar Supervisor at Rocking Horse Ranch
E-mail: Kim@rhranch.com
Phone: 845-857-4486

2) Name: Crystal Mary

Role/Relation: Co-worker/friend
E-mail: Crystal.Magistro@gmail.com
Phone: 845-674-8052

3) Name: Dr. Willa Zhen

Role/Relation: CIA professor Applied Food Studies
E-mail: willa.zhen@culinary.du
Phone: n/a

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 Thomas Wu
tw.thomas.wu@gmail.com
Cell: (908)745-9586
Permanent Address: Alternative Address:
2465 Camner Street 137 Loomis Court
Fort Lee, NJ USA Princeton, NJ 08540

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