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Skills

  • Certified in CPA food handling and safety
  • Food presentation
  • Vegetable preparation
  • Cleaning procedures
  • Food inventory management and stocking
  • Cross-functional team communication (kitchen and front-of-house)
  • Menu development input and collaboration
  • Collaborative menu tastings and feedback sessions
  • Maintaining safe and sanitary food handling practices
  • Dish preparation

Work Experiences

  • Assisted other staff members in completing job tasks in order to keep the kitchen running smoothly during peak times.
  • Set up the kitchen and did the initial prep work for soups, sauces, and salads.
  • Was in charge of daily inspections and keeping track of food sanitation and kitchen equipment safety.
  • Achieved $12 savings.
  • Enforced proper sanitation practices to keep food from spoiling or becoming contaminated.
  • Prepared vegetables and fruit in advance of busy periods, such as dinner rush, by chopping, diceing, and slicing them.
  • Achieved compliance during 2019 health inspections.
  • Tweaked standard recipes to account for ingredient shortages or special requests from customers, such as allergen concerns.
  • Customer requests, dietary concerns, and allergy questions were all communicated to the wait staff.
  • Plated the food, added garnishes and sauces, and handed it to the wait staff to serve.

Summaries

  • To maximize efficiency, keep kitchen areas well-stocked and organized.
  • Looking forward to taking on a new challenge with a successful team.
  • Six Sigma certified
  • Proven track record of motivating implemented to achieve team, individual, and management goals.
  • Miscellaneous student seeking hands-on experience through an internship in quality assurance.
  • Apprentice Cook and team leader with 18 years of experience in program settings.
  • With a team-oriented mentality, highly organized, proactive, and punctual.
  • With hands-on experience, eager to learn new skills and advance knowledge.
  • Knowledge of ServiceNow in depth, as well as cross-functional collaboration and performance reporting abilities.
  • Working in crowded bistros and high-end casino restaurants is a plus.

Accomplishments

  • Created detailed prep lists for the kitchen staff, ensuring successful service execution during busy holiday events.
  • Worked cross-functionally with the pastry team to perfect basic dough and batter recipes, contributing to successful dessert offerings.
  • Introduced new garnishing techniques that enhanced plate presentation, receiving recognition from supervisors for innovation.
  • Collaborated with the kitchen team to update processes, improving kitchen efficiency by 41% and reducing prep time.
  • Prepared gluten-free and allergy-sensitive meals in line with customer dietary needs, earning positive feedback from diners.
  • Prepared up to 4 servings per shift, staying within time constraints and ensuring accurate portion distribution.
  • Assisted head chef with weekend catering events, preparing buffet-style dinners for parties of up to 14 guests.
  • Created a new inventory system to track stock levels, resulting in a 39% reduction in pantry restocking errors.
  • Assisted with high-volume lunch and dinner services by mastering sauté and grill cooking stations, reducing service delays during peak hours.
  • Selected high-quality ingredients during daily inventory restock, which led to improved taste quality and increased kitchen efficiency.

Affiliations

  • Graduate, Pastry Basics Certification, Ironclad Systems, specialized in foundational pastry and baking techniques 2023.
  • Certification in Food Allergens and Dietary Restrictions, Advanced course by Ironclad Systems, proficient in tailoring dishes to suit special dietary needs 2015.
  • Certificate of Completion, Culinary Institute of America (CIA) Online Courses, specialized in framework food preparation and plating 2023.
  • Member, Foodservice Educators Network International (FENI), involved in forums on teaching the next generation of kitchen professionals 2023-Present.
  • Certificate in ServSafe Manager, Northwind, High-level certification in food safety management practices 2022.
  • Attendee, National Food & Beverage Expo, connected with industry leaders to discuss innovations in restaurant supply chain and kitchen management 2015.
  • Participant, Seasonal Produce Workshop, Local Farmer’s Market, training in the preparation and cooking of locally grown produce 2018.
  • Member, Women Chefs & Restaurateurs (WCR), gaining mentorship and networking with culinary professionals 2016-Present.
  • Member, Chefs Collaborative, focusing on sustainable food sourcing and environmentally friendly cooking methods 2020-Present.
  • Volunteer, Cooking with Kids Program, assisting children in developing basic culinary skills and healthy eating habits 2023.

Certifications

  • Association for Project Management (APM)
  • Cross-cultural Cuisine Specialization Certificate
  • Certified Hospitality and Tourism Management Professional (CHTMP)
  • Certified Culinarian (ACF - American Culinary Federation)
  • Certificate in Culinary Foundations – Beacon Labs
  • Nutrition & Food Service Professional Certification (ANFP)
  • Apple Certified Associate (ACA)
  • Basic Wine Tasting and Pairing Certification
  • Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)
  • Leadership in Hospitality Services Certification

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