ASHLEY SVALINA
Laramie,WY
Summary
My objective is to obtain a position where I can continue to learn how to use my education, hone my skills, and use my talents to make a positive impact at my place of work.
I'm a recent graduate of Escoffier School of Culinary Arts, where I received a Diploma of Culinary Arts.
I participated in the ProStart program my senior year of high school. My team was the 3rd place winner at the State ProStart Competition in 2023.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Prep and Line Cook
Rib And Chop House
06.2024 - Current
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Assembled, stored and disposed of food using proper food handling, labeling and safety techniques.
- Contributed to positive team morale with strong communication skills and a collaborative attitude during busy shifts.
- Supported culinary team by assisting with daily prep tasks such as chopping vegetables, marinating meats, or preparing sauces from scratch when needed.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Upheld strict sanitation standards while preparing meals, maintaining a clean workspace free of cross-contamination risks.
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Boosted employee morale through positive attitude, willingness to assist others when needed.
Internship Line Cook
Old Corral Hotel and Steakhouse
02.2024 - 03.2024
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and Preparing foods
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes
- Prepped Vegetables and most major components of the menu
Internship Cook
Mountain View Hotel and Café
02.2024 - 03.2024
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and Preparing foods
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes
- Prepped baked goods
Cook
Bad Daddy's Burger Bar
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients, and cooking times accordingly
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and Preparing foods
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils, and dishes
Team Member
Little Caesars
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Assisted customers with product selection and ordering process
- Provided customer service support to ensure satisfaction
- Received, processed, and stocked merchandise in accordance with store policies
Team Member
McDonald's
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Assisted customers with product selection and ordering process
- Provided customer service support to ensure satisfaction
- Received, processed, and stocked merchandise in accordance with store policies
Education
Diploma - Culinary Arts
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
Boulder, Co03.2024
High School Diploma -
Laramie High School
Laramie, Wy05.2023
Skills
- Cleaning and organization
- Safe food handling
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Following instructions
- Food handling
- Food preparation
- Cleanliness
- Dependable and reliable
- Food storage
- Sanitation practices
- Flexible schedule
- Basic cooking techniques
- Knife skills
- Chopping vegetables
- Cross-contamination prevention
- Stock rotation
- Measuring ingredients
- Cutting techniques
- Proper portioning
- Ingredient preparation
- Food quality control
- Vegetable prep
- Meat cutting
- Measurements and weights
- Portion control
- Batch cooking
- Willingness to learn
- Cutting and slicing techniques
- Punctual and honest
- Vegetable washing
- Baking knowledge
- Time management
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Ambitious
- Ingredient inspection
- Food presentation
- Adherence to recipes
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Food plating
- Knife safety
- Food allergy awareness
- Baking techniques
Timeline
Prep and Line Cook
Rib And Chop House
06.2024 - Current
Internship Line Cook
Old Corral Hotel and Steakhouse
02.2024 - 03.2024
Internship Cook
Mountain View Hotel and Café
02.2024 - 03.2024
Cook
Bad Daddy's Burger Bar
08.2023 - 01.2024
Team Member
Little Caesars
08.2022 - 08.2023
Team Member
McDonald's
10.2021 - 05.2022
Diploma - Culinary Arts
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
High School Diploma -
Laramie High School
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