Ashley Hewson
Port Saint Lucie,Florida
Summary
Adaptable and enterprising Culinarian with solid industry background and proven expertise in building and leading successful teams. Talented problem-solver ready to back up fellow employees at any time.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Manager
The Fresh Market
11.2021 - Current
- Manage daily production of all prepared, ready to eat food throughout the Fresh Market. Across several departments including Bakery, Produce, Deli and Convenient Meal Solutions.
- Trained and managed a team of up to 6 staff members, following strict food safety guidelines.
- Access and prioritize the store's needs daily to maximize sales, following trends in products and adjusting production as needed to reduce shrink.
Executive Sous Chef
Hutchinson Island Marriott
07.2012 - 11.2021
- Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
- Delivered excellent food quality and maximized customer satisfaction by preparing meals according to customer requests.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
- Executed breakfast, lunch and dinner banquets, both plated and buffets.
Line Cook
Hutchinson Island Marriott
01.2009 - 07.2012
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Trained new kitchen staff on food safety, preparation and cooking techniques.
- Assisted in banquet kitchen producing identical dishes for plated dinners.
Dishwasher
Hutchinson Island Marriott
11.2008 - 01.2009
- Washed, rinsed, and sanitized all dishes, utensils, glassware and kitchen items in the restaurants and banquet kitchen.
- Washed equipment, surfaces, refrigerators, and other areas and applied sanitizing chemicals.
- Set up and broke down the associate cafeteria daily.
- Assisted with kitchen prep work to help operations run smoothly and meet customer needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Martin County High School
Stuart, FLAssociates - Restaurant Management
Indian River State College
Vero Beach, FLSkills
- Kitchen Management
- Banquets and Catering
- Hiring, Training and Development
- High-Volume Environments
- Effective Communication
- Guest Satisfaction
- Servsafe Certified
Timeline
Production Manager
The Fresh Market
11.2021 - Current
Executive Sous Chef
Hutchinson Island Marriott
07.2012 - 11.2021
Line Cook
Hutchinson Island Marriott
01.2009 - 07.2012
Dishwasher
Hutchinson Island Marriott
11.2008 - 01.2009
High School Diploma -
Martin County High School
Associates - Restaurant Management
Indian River State College