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Ashley Hoch

Milwaukee

Summary

Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Whole Foods Market, excelling in meal preparation and food safety. Proven ability to maintain high sanitation standards while demonstrating strong communication and teamwork skills. Adept at recipe development and cost control, ensuring quality and efficiency in fast-paced kitchen environments.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Cook

Whole Foods Market Inc
02.2021 - 05.2022

•Put out hot buffet style breakfast bar daily.

• checked temps regularly as needed

• put out 9 different soup options daily- consistently checking temps.

• prepped & served Lunch- buffet style as well.

•handled salad bar, checked temps, made sure food was always rotated and swapped out when needed

•Before I became a head cook, I did a stocking position at Whole Foods.

Head Cook

Taher Inc.
03.2023 - Current

• prepped & served lunch to students ranging from 5th-8th grade.

• stocked “the front of house” drinks, ice cream, chips ect.

• made bakery daily to serve to students

•handled the pizza station, prepped, cooked and served to students.

•worked on register daily to check out students

•after service my team cleaned the kitchen area, as well as diner and creation station. Dishes, sweeping, mopping ect.

•Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen equipment to comply with safety regulations.

•Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new tasks and adjusting to changing kitchen demands.

•Followed food storage procedures to minimize waste and maintain ingredient quality standards

•Inspected freezer and refrigerator daily to check and maintain proper temperatures.

Assistant Teacher

La Petite Academy Inc.
09.2022 - 03.2023

• prepped & served lunch to students ranging from 5th-8th grade.

• stocked “the front of house” drinks, ice cream, chips ect.

• made bakery daily to serve to students

•handled the pizza station, prepped, cooked and served to students.

•worked on register daily to check out students

•after service my team cleaned the kitchen area, as well as diner and creation station. Dishes, sweeping, mopping ect.

•Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen equipment to comply with safety regulations.

•Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new tasks and adjusting to changing kitchen demands.

•Followed food storage procedures to minimize waste and maintain ingredient quality standards

•Inspected freezer and refrigerator daily to check and maintain proper temperatures.

Education

Whitnall Highschool
Greenfield, WI

Skills

  • Verbal and written communication
  • Food storage
  • Meal preparation
  • Food preparation
  • Food safety
  • Recipe development
  • Cost control
  • Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
  • Food spoilage prevention
  • Cleaning and sanitation
  • Recipes and menu planning
  • Baking and pastry
  • Nutrition
  • Knife skills
  • Sanitation standards
  • Cooking
  • Safety and health guidelines
  • Food prep planning
  • Team collaboration
  • Safe food handling
  • Food preparing, plating, and presentation

Timeline

Head Cook

Taher Inc.
03.2023 - Current

Assistant Teacher

La Petite Academy Inc.
09.2022 - 03.2023

Head Cook

Whole Foods Market Inc
02.2021 - 05.2022

Whitnall Highschool
Ashley Hoch