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Ashley Ferdon

Sherman,TX

Summary

Dedicated professional with expertise in sourcing high-quality ingredients and managing kitchen teams. Works efficiently in high-pressure environments. Strong multitasking abilities while consistently maintaining quality standards. Effective communicator with a collaborative approach to achieving team goals. Communicates effectively to foster collaboration and achieve team objectives.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Executive Chef

The Grill at 84 West/Venue
Denison, TX
08.2024 - 05.2025
  • Established a culture of safety in the kitchen by enforcing strict safety protocols.
  • Managed kitchen staff team and assigned tasks for various stages of food production.
  • Managed ordering, inventory levels, receiving, invoice settling, and equipment maintenance.
  • Supervised the selection, training, scheduling, and performance of kitchen personnel.
  • Planned and prepared food product orders to maintain appropriate stock levels.
  • Reviewed orders from vendors to ensure accuracy and cost effectiveness.
  • Monitored quality, presentation and quantities of plated food across line.
  • Created recipes, incorporating various techniques, to build flavor and unique visual appeal.

Administrative Assistant - Multiple Positions

Sherman ISD
Sherman, TX
08.2012 - 12.2021
  • Welcomed students, parents, vendors, staff, and community members.
  • Managed multiple phone lines, efficiently directing inquiries to appropriate staff.
  • Handled student reports and budgets while processing purchase orders.
  • Organized and maintained filing systems for physical and electronic documents, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of records.
  • Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level.
  • Supported budget preparation by tracking expenses and ensuring timely order processing.
  • Coordinated catering services and secured venues for special event planning.
  • Oversaw operations of all athletic events for Middle-High School to guarantee efficiency.

Education

Associate of Arts - Culinary

The Culinary Institute of America
Hyde Park, NY
06-1996

Skills

  • Culinary techniques
  • Team leadership
  • Problem solving
  • Kitchen safety
  • Food preparation
  • Inventory management
  • Staff training
  • Menu development
  • Food costing
  • Customer service
  • Attention to detail
  • Effective communication
  • Budget tracking
  • Time management
  • Microsoft Word, Excel
  • Frontline

Certification

  • Texas Certified Food Managers License-8/2029

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Executive Chef

The Grill at 84 West/Venue
08.2024 - 05.2025

Administrative Assistant - Multiple Positions

Sherman ISD
08.2012 - 12.2021

Associate of Arts - Culinary

The Culinary Institute of America

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