Amira-Celeste Reed
Pittsfield,US
Summary
in my time of being a culinarian, my goal is to gain knowledge and experience. I attended the Culinary institute of America for Culinary Arts. Now working with 2+ years of service and kitchen experience. Enthusiastic and dedicated individual with a keen interest in the cannabis industry. Genuine and eager to work with a dynamic team and gain some hand-on experience.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Garmo Cook / Roast Cook
Bluebird & Co.
07.2023 - Current
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Verified proper portion sizes and consistently attained high food quality standards.
- Maintained updated knowledge of local competition and restaurant industry trends; seasonal and otherwise.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, food storage, use of kitchen equipment and utensils, sanitation and safety issues.
- Received shipments and placed items on proper shelves to restock and organize restaurant pantry.
- Assisted in staff training, developing strong teamwork and consistency in dish preparation.
- Rotated stock to use items before expiration date.
Catering Prep Cook / Assistant Line Cook
Mezze Bistro & Bar
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Reduced food waste by properly storing ingredients and monitoring expiration dates.
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Followed orders from head chef to establish productive and timely preparation of meals.
- Supported the success of daily operations by assisting chefs with ingredient prep work as needed.
Prep cook / Line cook
Haven Cafe and Bakery
07.2022 - 09.2022
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Verified proper portion sizes and consistently attained high food quality standards.
- Received shipments and placed items on proper shelves to restock and organize restaurant pantry.
- Properly labeled and stored all raw food ingredients including produce, meat, fish, poultry, dairy and dry goods in the appropriate storage room, walk-in refrigerator, freezer or cooler.
Seasonal Kitchen Assistant
Shakespeare & Company
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Cleaned and organized kitchen stations to promote team efficiency.
- Utilized knife skills to expertly chop, slice, and dice ingredients as needed for recipes.
- Helped chefs prepare and present food to event guests with strong attention to detail and presentation expertise.
- Transported food items from storage areas to kitchen for prepping.
- Plated and presented food following chef requirements.
Customer Service Consultant
Wayfair
05.2022 - 06.2022
- Improved customer satisfaction by promptly addressing and resolving inquiries and concerns.
- Adapted communication style according to individual customer needs while remaining empathetic toward their concerns.
- Engaged customers in conversation to uncover needs with probing questions and overcome objections using persuasive techniques.
- Managed customer escalations to senior staff or management when necessary, ensuring the appropriate level of attention was provided for a resolution.
- Enhanced team communication through regular briefings, fostering a more cohesive working environment for better productivity levels.
Cashier
Cambridge Village Market
06.2020 - 04.2022
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
Education
No Degree - Culinary Arts
Culinary Institute of America
Hyde Park, NY2022
Certification of Completion - Business Administration
Berkshire Community College
Pittsfield, MA05.2021
High School Diploma -
Berkshire Arts And Technology Charter School
Adams, MA, United States05.2021
Skills
- Institutional and batch cooking
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Hospitality and service industry background
- Food Handler certificate (ServeSafe Certification)
- Food preparation experience
- Food regulation compliance
- Proficient in customer service
- Service-oriented team player
Certification
- ServeSafe Certification - Culinary Institute of America 2022
Awards:
- High growth Academic Excellence - Berkshire Arts and Technology 2021
- WOCGC College Scholarship - College scholarship awarded by the Women of Color Giving Circle.
- NAACP Scholarship - Awarded by the NAACP Berkshire County Chapter.
Timeline
Garmo Cook / Roast Cook
Bluebird & Co.
07.2023 - Current
Catering Prep Cook / Assistant Line Cook
Mezze Bistro & Bar
05.2023 - 07.2023
Prep cook / Line cook
Haven Cafe and Bakery
07.2022 - 09.2022
Seasonal Kitchen Assistant
Shakespeare & Company
06.2022 - 07.2022
Customer Service Consultant
Wayfair
05.2022 - 06.2022
Cashier
Cambridge Village Market
06.2020 - 04.2022
No Degree - Culinary Arts
Culinary Institute of America
Certification of Completion - Business Administration
Berkshire Community College
High School Diploma -
Berkshire Arts And Technology Charter School
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