Briana Hobson
Cuilnary Chef
Irvington,NJ
Summary
Motivated Chef with intgerated technology expertise provides classroom atmosphere conducive to continuous learning and student retention. Demonstrated experience and success teaching adult learners. Promotes student success through timely communication, growth-based feedback and strategy implementation that meet student needs.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Culinary Arts Teacher
Donald M Payne School Of Technology
Newark, NJ
06.2022 - Current
- Supervised students in kitchen lab setting to maintain safety and efficiency targets.
- Developed and implemented creative lesson plans to reach diverse student audience.
- Used innovative techniques to motivate student interest and enthusiasm for subject.
- Provided prompt and specific feedback to students on work and behavior.
- Planned relevant classroom activities and worked to reinforce lessons through active student engagement.
- Adjusted instruction to facilitate student mastery.
- Taught basic cooking skills during both one-on-one and group classes.
- Fostered positive learning environment by developing curriculum and instructional support that targeted and engaged students.
- Trained winning teams to participate in culinary competitions, developing student skills and confidence.
Private Chef
Nikka McClain
East Orange, NJ
05.2022 - Current
- Provided easy-to-read cooking preparation instructions for clients.
- Created customized meal plans based on client dietary restrictions and preferences.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Oversaw business operations, inventory control and customer service for restaurant.
- Shopped for ingredients.
- Prepared and cooked over 10 meals per week for the McClain family .
- Safely packaged and labeled each individual meal.
- Delivered excellent food quality and maximized customer satisfaction by preparing meals according to customer requests.
Business Owner/Operator
Bri's Eats And Treatz Catering Service
Irvington, NJ
09.2019 - Current
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
- Devised and deployed sales and marketing tactics to drive strategic growth and support achievement of revenue goals.
- Fostered CRM initiatives by promoting environment of interpersonal communication and customer service.
- Lent business acumen to meet day-to-day strategic objectives.
- Oversaw end-to-end business processes to maintain proficiency and profitability.
Education
High School Diploma -
Donald M Payne School of Technology
Newark, NJ 09.2019 - 06.2022
Skills
Knife safety understanding
Dietetic knowledge
Soul food Cooking specialist
Cultural Awareness
Multitasking Abilities
Active Listening
Maintenance and Repair
Flexible and Adaptable
Excellent Communication
NAACP MEMBER
I Competed in the Actso NAACP 2022 culinary arts competition and received bronze medal for The actso Newark branch
Timeline
Culinary Arts Teacher
Donald M Payne School Of Technology
06.2022 - Current
Private Chef
Nikka McClain
05.2022 - Current
Business Owner/Operator
Bri's Eats And Treatz Catering Service
09.2019 - Current
High School Diploma -
Donald M Payne School of Technology
09.2019 - 06.2022