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Amber J. Matthews
Glen Burnie,MD
Summary
United States Navy Third Class Petty Officer Veteran with 8 years of expertise as a Culinary Specialist serving meals to approximately 5000-7000 patrons and Individuals . Providing 3 nutritionalmeals per day. Inspected, and Delegated to direct reports. Worked as a Kitchen Supervisor ( Galley Watch Captain ) ensuring food safety through temperature control zone compliances and production timeliness.
-SERVSAF Certified.
-Food handlers card
Overview
10
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
United States Navy
Culinary Specialist
04.2014 - 04.2022
Job overview
- Conducted thorough inspections of large stock deliveries for compliance with safety, quality, and quantity standards.
- Prepared and served meals to 5000-7000 service members 3 times daily
- Cleaned, sanitized and maintained food storage, preparation and serving areas.
- Monitored inventory and purchases to reduce spending
- Created exciting dishes at competitive prices to attract clientele and increase revenue.
- Stocked and managed inventory items using (FIFO) First-In First out method
- Inspected freezers and refrigerators prior to each shift, checked temperatures levels, verifying proper functionality.
- Trained, Delegated, and supervised line cooks to develop the team as a whole.
- Performed Mise en Place daily to efficiently prepare signature dishes.
- Managed kitchen operations for multiple galleys
- Worked as my Captains (CEO) personal Chef and House keeper
- Mentored junior culinary staff, fostering professional growth and supporting skill development.
- Produced consistently high-quality baked goods for customers.
- Operated and maintained bakery equipment, including ovens and mixers.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently producing high-quality baked goods and maintaining a clean, organized workspace.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks and maintain smooth running of bakery.
- Reduced waste and increased efficiency by accurately measuring ingredients and closely monitoring baking processes.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning and fulfilling various roles within the bakery operation as needed, including mixing doughs, shaping pastries, and operating ovens.
Tomball Regional Medical Center
Assistant Caterer
01.2012 - 01.2014
Job overview
- Delivered hot breakfast, Lunch, and dinner meals in a timely matter to Patients within Labor and Delivery, and many other floors. Following all Dietician/Doctor meal diet guidelines Ex. Cardiac, Clear Liquid, etc.
- Prepared dishes for catering events or during high-volume shifts.
- Monitored and counted food stock and supplies
- Enhanced overall guest experience through detailed attention to presentation aesthetics, creating visually appealing food displays that showcased culinary craftsmanship.
- Streamlined communication between kitchen and service staff for smoother event execution, reducing errors and ensuring a cohesive dining experience for guests.
- Collaborated with event planners to customize menus and ensure client needs were met, resulting in memorable experiences for guests.
- Demonstrated flexibility in accommodating last-minute changes, contributing to seamless events and satisfied clients.
- Delivered high-quality culinary experiences for diverse clientele by adapting menu offerings based on dietary restrictions and preferences.
Education
University of PhoenixTempe, AZ
Associates Degree from Business
Tomball Lone Star
General Education
Skills
- Followed Food service criteria for Military Members, Hospital Patients, and Civilians
- Inspected deliveries
- Budget Management
- Planning nutritious meals
- Sanitizing and cleaning
- Meal/Menu preparation
- Team training
- Dining facility management
- Guest interaction
- Estimating and ordering inventory
- Knife skills
- Ingredient knowledge
- Food plating
- Allergen awareness
- Menu development
- Employee scheduling
- Waste reduction
- Recipe creation
- Budget management
- Pastry skills
- Cooking equipment operations
- Baking techniques
- Culinary techniques
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Food safety
- Kitchen safety
- Safe food handling
- Recordkeeping and documentation
Certification
- SERV Safe Certified
- CPR Certified
- SAPR Certified [Sexual Assault Prevention]
- Cyber Security Certified / ORM certified [Operation Risk Management]
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Culinary Specialist
United States Navy
04.2014 - 04.2022
Assistant Caterer
Tomball Regional Medical Center
01.2012 - 01.2014
University of Phoenix
Associates Degree from Business
Tomball Lone Star
General Education
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