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Skills

  • Consistent meal production volume (3 meals per day)
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Problem resolution
  • Efficient nature
  • Knife skills and food cutting techniques
  • Adherence to first-in, first-out stock rotation
  • Adaptability to new kitchen procedures
  • Health inspection compliance knowledge
  • Effective communication with front-of-house staff
  • Inventory restocking and organization

Work Experiences

  • Adhered to safety protocols.
  • Collaborated with senior kitchen staff to assist with menu development for seasonal offerings.
  • Carefully studied workflow optimization and paid close attention to all instructions from Kitchen Trainees, successfully establishing skills in quality assurance and performance reporting.
  • Assembled finished plates for process dinners.
  • Chopped vegetables.
  • Assisted in dessert decoration.
  • Assisted in creating garnishes.
  • Adhered to food safety regulations.
  • Actively supported head chefs.
  • Took on extra responsibilities to help cover important stations during busy times.

Summaries

  • Kitchen Trainee with 18 years of successful team leadership and data analysis experience.
  • Achieved 15% reduction in food spoilage.
  • Assisted senior chefs with menu conceptualization.
  • Assisted with menu development for seasonal dishes.
  • Dedicated to learning, growing, and succeeding in Miscellaneous.
  • Trained in Kitchen Trainee and Kitchen Trainee roles and capable of providing excellent coverage for any role.
  • Applied food waste reduction strategies.
  • Ability to operate and clean equipment, use chemicals, and keep dishes clean and organized.
  • To increase kitchen efficiency, know how to organize supplies, sanitize dishes, and collect trash.
  • Costs were consistently reduced while profits were increased.

Accomplishments

  • Worked in tandem with senior chefs to prepare sauces, soups, and marinades, contributing to an Outstanding Service Award for optimal flavor balance.
  • Utilized advanced knife skills to reduce prep time by 29% over a 18 months period, improving kitchen efficiency.
  • Effectively prepared ingredients based on portion sizes to ensure minimal food waste and accurate dish output, helping meet customer satisfaction goals.
  • Streamlined prep area by employing updated mise en place techniques, resulting in 82% faster prep and smoother overall operation.
  • Collaborated with team of 7 in the development of initiative.
  • Documented and resolved framework which led to metric.
  • Researched seasonal ingredients and integrated them into daily dishes, which contributed to a 78% boost in daily specials sales.
  • Prepared high-demand foods such as metric during peak hours, serving over 5 customers in a single shift with consistency and quality.
  • Provided invaluable support on the grill and sauté sections under the guidance of the head chef, leading to faster order completion times.
  • Achieved ServSafe certification after rigorous training, further enhancing safety procedures in the kitchen.

Affiliations

  • Local Culinary Arts Program Volunteer Seattle
  • Global Association for Corporate Sustainability Executives in Food Industry
  • Slow Food Association
  • Association for Supply Chain Management (APICS)
  • Project Management Institute
  • Certified Culinarian Membership (ACF)
  • Lions Club
  • Jaycees
  • American Marketing Association
  • Society of Women Engineers

Certifications

  • First Aid and CPR certification - system
  • Safe Food Handling Certification
  • Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
  • Occupational Safety and Kitchen Health Procedures program
  • Inventory and Stock Control in a Culinary Setting
  • Certified Chef de Partie (CDP)
  • ServSafe Food Handler Certification
  • Certified Culinarian (CC) - American Culinary Federation
  • Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE)
  • Cross-Contamination and Allergen Awareness Certification

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