Ashley Sargent
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Highly effective Sous Chef with a 12-year background in the high-end restaurant industry. Proficient at operating in fast-paced, demanding environments and adaptable to any challenge. Enterprising manager with a solid industry background and proven expertise in building and leading successful teams. Talented problem-solver, always ready to support fellow employees. Gifted Sous Chef with undeniable talents in developing menus to attract clientele. Passionate about creating healthy dishes made with locally grown ingredients and seeking a new challenge in creating tasty meals for a successful establishment. Skilled in culinary arts, innovative dish creation, efficient kitchen staff management, and inventory control. Committed to maintaining high standards of food safety and sanitation. Top-notch professional with expertise in menu development, kitchen management, and staff training. Collaborative and committed to seeking feedback from customers and staff to improve kitchen workflows. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills, capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Pastry Sous Chef
Twin Towers Asst Living
06.2023 - 07.2024
- Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
- Streamlined pastry production by implementing efficient processes and techniques, reducing waste and increasing productivity.
- Managed inventory effectively, ensuring proper stock levels of ingredients necessary for daily operations and special events.
- Collaborated with Executive Chef to develop innovative dessert menus for seasonal promotions and special events.
Sous Chef
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
- Collaborated with executive chef to develop innovative menu items, leading to increased guest return rates and positive reviews.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
Cook Shift Leader
Taylor Pointe Nursing
11.2020 - 10.2022
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, adhering to health department standards for safety and sanitation.
- Demonstrated exceptional multitasking abilities by overseeing multiple cooking stations simultaneously while maintaining quality control standards.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Successfully managed inventory and reduced waste by carefully monitoring food usage and rotating stock.
- Trained and mentored new cooks, resulting in increased productivity and improved teamwork within the kitchen staff.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
- Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
Cook Supervisor
Veranda Gardens
10.2018 - 11.2020
- Ensured consistent food quality with strict adherence to recipes, portion control, and presentation standards.
- Trained new hires in proper cooking techniques, equipment usage, and safety protocols, increasing overall team proficiency.
- Improved staff productivity by providing clear instructions, guidance, and constructive feedback on their performance.
- Reduced food waste by carefully monitoring inventory levels and implementing proper storage practices.
- Maintained a clean and hygienic kitchen environment through regular cleaning schedules and strict sanitation policies.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Exceeded health inspection standards consistently by maintaining a stringent focus on cleanliness and sanitation practices throughout the kitchen space.
- Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
- Served consistent portions following recipes and control standards.
- Supervised food presentation and plating to enhance visual appeal.
Education
Certificate of Completion - Cooking Course
Cincinnati Cooks
Cincinnati, OH04.2022
Certificate of Completion - Business Management
Queen City Vocational
Cincinnati, OH03.2019
High School Diploma -
Withrow University High School
Cincinnati, OH05.2006
Skills
- Kitchen Operations
- Food presentation
- Menu development
- Kitchen leadership
- Supervising Food Prep
- Food Safety
- Safe Food Handling
Timeline
Pastry Sous Chef
Twin Towers Asst Living
06.2023 - 07.2024
Sous Chef
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
02.2023 - 06.2023
Cook Shift Leader
Taylor Pointe Nursing
11.2020 - 10.2022
Cook Supervisor
Veranda Gardens
10.2018 - 11.2020
Certificate of Completion - Cooking Course
Cincinnati Cooks
Certificate of Completion - Business Management
Queen City Vocational
High School Diploma -
Withrow University High School
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