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Ashley Devia

Palm Harbor

Summary

Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience as a Sous Chef at Parts of Paris Bistro, excelling in menu planning and food presentation. Proven track record of enhancing guest satisfaction through innovative dishes and effective training of kitchen staff. Committed to food safety and maintaining high standards in fast-paced environments.

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Work History

Sous Chef

Parts of Paris Bistro
2022 - 2025
  • Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Collaborated with executive chef to develop innovative menu items, leading to increased guest return rates and positive reviews.
  • Played a key role in achieving positive health inspection results by maintaining strict compliance with all relevant guidelines and regulations throughout daily operations.
  • Cooked on the line during busy while keeping good ticket times and consistent quality dishes

Farm Hand

Life Farms
2020 - 2021

Tended to and learned about organic vegetables such as micro greens , tomatoes and passion fruit that supply local restaurants


Got a better understanding and respect of products that I have been using in restaurants

Line Cook

Safety Harbor Spa
2013 - 2015
  • Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Collaborated with executive chef to develop innovative menu items, leading to increased guest return rates and positive reviews.
  • Played a key role in achieving positive health inspection results by maintaining strict compliance with all relevant guidelines and regulations throughout daily operations.
  • Cooked on the line during busy while keeping good ticket times and consistent quality dishes

Line Cook

Giovanni’s Restaurant
2017 - 2019
  • Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
  • Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
  • Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
  • Learned a deeper understanding of Italian food

Line Cook

Cuvée 103
2015 - 2018
  • Prepared and cooked meals according to recipes and customer specifications.
  • Prepared and executed prix fixe menus with innovative and creative ingredients as well with wine pairings.
  • Learned the latest in cooking techniques and food trends.
  • Worked with high quality ingredients

Education

Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts And Food Service Management

Johnson C. Smith University
Charlotte, NC

High School Diploma - Culinary Arts

Tarpon Springs High School
Tarpon Springs, FL
2008

Skills

  • Food safety
  • Inventory management
  • Safe food handling
  • Food presentation
  • Food preparation
  • Menu planning

Certification

Servsafe certified

Timeline

Sous Chef

Parts of Paris Bistro
2022 - 2025

Farm Hand

Life Farms
2020 - 2021

Line Cook

Safety Harbor Spa
2013 - 2015

Line Cook

Giovanni’s Restaurant
2017 - 2019

Line Cook

Cuvée 103
2015 - 2018

Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts And Food Service Management

Johnson C. Smith University

High School Diploma - Culinary Arts

Tarpon Springs High School