Yajanique 'Yaya' Hester
Summary
Recent culinary graduate who excels in a fast-paced environment looking for a culinary position with growth opportunities. Detail-oriented with background creating delicious dishes. Expert at succeeding in high pressure environments while remaining calm. Safety-minded when carefully following food handling regulations and procedures. Well-trained in kitchen hygiene, assisting multiple levels of culinary operations with diverse skillset and willingness to share expertise with others. Fast learner with flexibility in execution of evolving culinary needs at moment's notice.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Culinary Intern /Food Preparation Worker
Low Carbolicious! LLC Food Truck & Catering
07.2023 - Current
- Worked in a Monroe County Health Department approved Commissary Kitchen.
- Responsible for back-of-house service and all food production ready for sale on the Food Truck when vending.
- Prepared a variety of foods according to supervisors' instructions, following approved procedures.
- Coordinated checklists to keep kitchen and Food Truck clean, stocked and sanitary.
- Read through recipes and set up ingredients for supervisor / chef.
- Identified inefficiencies leading to improved productivity.
- Kept kitchen and Food Truck clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Prepared quality products while maintaining proper food safety practices, portion control and presentation within fast service goal times.
- Reported to all shifts wearing a neat, clean and unwrinkled uniform, on time and ready to work.
Food Truck Prep Cook & Server
Chick Magnet Food Truck
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Trained and assisted new kitchen staff members.
- Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Measured, weighed, and mixed appropriate ingredients according to recipe directions.
- Followed orders from head chef to establish productive and timely preparation of meals.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts - Department of Hospitality
Monroe Community College
Rochester, NY12.2023
Skills
- Adaptable and fast learner
- Excellent time management
- Excellent communication skills
- Reliable Team Worker
- Excellent Attention to detail
- Strong Communication Skills
- Efficient Multi-Tasker
- Knife Skills
- Food Presentation
- Recipe Development
- Food Safety Practices
- Ingredient Station Set up
Accomplishments
- Serve Safe Food Manager, 2022
Timeline
Student Culinary Intern /Food Preparation Worker
Low Carbolicious! LLC Food Truck & Catering
07.2023 - Current
Food Truck Prep Cook & Server
Chick Magnet Food Truck
06.2021 - 09.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts - Department of Hospitality
Monroe Community College
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