Andreya Haywood
Chef
Weatherford,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented culinary professional with experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Skilled in inventory management, menu creation and food preparation. Highly organized and detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Chef Assistant
Taste Project
Fort Worth, TX
05.2022 - Current
- Prepared and cooked quality meals in high-volume, fast-paced service environments.
- Managed food preparation activities, such as cutting ingredients to size and preparing sauces and garnishes.
- Floated throughout kitchen to assist in meal preparation and plating, effectively anticipating chef, and waiting staff's needs.
In-Home Care Provider
Bliss Home Health
Arlington, TX
02.2018 - 06.2021
- Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet dietary needs.
- Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for to promote better nutrition.
- Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living, and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
Administrative Assistant
Premier Oaks Landscape Management
Fort Worth, TX
09.2020 - 04.2021
- Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate, and compliant documentation.
- Updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
- Delivered top-notch administrative support to office staff, promoting excellence in office operations.
- Leveraged CRM system to update contact lists and perform data entry
Prep Chef
Chipotle
Fort Worth, TX
07.2019 - 02.2020
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Rotated through all prep stations to learn different techniques.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
Project Coordinator
G2 Improvements
Fort Worth, TX
09.2012 - 02.2018
- Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
- Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
- Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
- Tracked hours and expenses to keep project on task and within budgetary parameters.
- Assembled manuals for team usage from vendor-supplied product data sheets and submittal information.
Project Engineer
Aces Custom Cabinets & Design
Arlington, TX
08.2009 - 09.2012
- Conducted constructability reviews, which consisted of an independent, structured evaluation of construction bid documents in order to improve coordination, eliminate ambiguity, and reduce project risks.
- Completed daily construction tasks while maintaining a safe working environment, staying within budget, and meeting project deadlines.
- Local, state, and federal agencies provided me with documents, clearances, certificates, and approvals.
- Evaluated change order requests in response to out-of-scope work activities and changing field conditions.
- Entered Submittals into Procore for approval from the Architect. Returned to Subcontractors upon receipt and kept Submittal Log to ensure timely review to meet project mileposts
Education
Certificate - Culinary Arts
The Culinary School of Fort Worth
Fort Worth, TX 08.2022 - 11.2022
No Degree - Psychology
Miracosta College
Oceanside, CA 05.2001 -
Skills
Preparation techniques
Organization and Time Management
PPE Compliance
Teamwork and Collaboration
Menu memorization
Dependable and reliable
Food safety
Certification
SafeServe Food Handler Certification
Timeline
TABC Certification
03-2023
SafeServe Food Handler Certification
09-2022
Certificate - Culinary Arts
The Culinary School of Fort Worth
08.2022 - 11.2022
Chef Assistant
Taste Project
05.2022 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Premier Oaks Landscape Management
09.2020 - 04.2021
Prep Chef
Chipotle
07.2019 - 02.2020
In-Home Care Provider
Bliss Home Health
02.2018 - 06.2021
Project Coordinator
G2 Improvements
09.2012 - 02.2018
Project Engineer
Aces Custom Cabinets & Design
08.2009 - 09.2012
No Degree - Psychology
Miracosta College
05.2001 -