Allison Edwards
Iron Mountain,MI
Summary
I have been working as a sous chef that maintains complete understanding of kitchen operations, equipment and sanitation. Demonstrates organizational skills, budgeting experience and knowledge of financial reports. Hires, trains and manages staff to provide employees with adequate guidance and resources to accomplish established objectives. I attended one year of culinary school at the Culinary Institute of Michigan and then transferred to Northern Michigan University where I studied culinary and hospitality management and received my associates degree in hospitality management.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sous Chef and Kitchen Manager
Spiros Family Restaurant
Iron Mountain, MI
2015.08 - Current
- Improved performance of team members, resulting in high-quality meals produced daily.
- Assisted with interviewing, hiring and training kitchen personnel.
- Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.
- Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
- Complied with all health department regulations regarding proper food handling methods.
- Reported on financial results including balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements.
- Reviewed invoices for accuracy and completeness prior to payment processing.
- Menu building
Kitchen Manager
Iron County Youth Camp
Iron River, Michigan
2013.05 - 2020.08
- Monitored sanitation practices to ensure that all employees adhere to health department
- Supervised food production processes ensuring high quality standards were met throughout each stage of preparation.
- Ordered ingredients and supplies to maintain adequate inventory levels for the kitchen.
- Trained employees on cooking techniques, safety standards and performance strategies.
- Large quantity cooking for 100+ at a time.
Education
Associate of Arts - Hospitality Management
Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI2015-05
Skills
- Inventory management
- Food safety
- Budget management
- Financial reporting
- Employee training
- Time management
- Cost control
- Employee scheduling
- Safety management
- Kitchen management
- Catering experience
- Budgeting
Certification
- Food Safety Manager
Timeline
Sous Chef and Kitchen Manager
Spiros Family Restaurant
2015.08 - Current
Kitchen Manager
Iron County Youth Camp
2013.05 - 2020.08
Associate of Arts - Hospitality Management
Northern Michigan University