Brittany Capecci
South Prince George,VA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Experienced Chef Instructor well-versed in running kitchens, teaching future professionals and designing courses. Knowledgeable about controlling costs, organizing supplies and overseeing food production. Prepared to offer 10+ years' experience in the field to a challenging new role.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Culinary Instructor
Dinwiddie High School
08.2021 - Current
- Ordering and Inventory of consumables and equipment for meals
- Write Menus for staff lunches
- Manage up to 120 students yearly
- Evaluated student performance fairly through practical exams, written assessments, and class participation.
- Teach students how to cook, safety, sanitation
- Developed comprehensive lesson plans for diverse courses, resulting in improved student understanding of culinary concepts.
- Enhanced student culinary skills by demonstrating and teaching various cooking techniques.
Executive Chef
Petersburg Home for Ladies
12.2019 - 07.2021
- Write Menus for residents
- Streamlined kitchen operations with effective inventory management and cost controls.
- Ordering of products for meals
- Keep up with budget for Dietary department
- Teach staff cooking methods
- Increased customer satisfaction by creating innovative and diverse menus tailored to various dietary needs.
- Managed kitchen staff for efficient food production, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality dishes.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors, negotiating competitive prices on ingredients and supplies.
Manager
The Reserve at the Highlands
05.2017 - 01.2021
- Manage 20 employees
- Do computer work
- Count money & handle Safe
- Run front of house and work with Back of house
- Increased team productivity by implementing streamlined processes and effective communication strategies.
- Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Mentored junior team members for career advancement, fostering a pipeline of future leaders within the organization.
Dining Services Manager
Beaufont Health and Rehab
03.2019 - 12.2019
- Manage 15 Employees
- Entire diet info for Residents
- Ordering and Inventory of products for meals
- Work with local Health and state Departments
- Improved dining services efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and staff training programs.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction through attentive service, menu planning, and attention to dietary restrictions.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors, negotiating favorable contracts and maintaining high-quality food supplies.
- Coordinated special events, such as themed dinners or guest chef appearances, enhancing the overall dining experience for patrons.
- Implemented safety protocols and procedures, resulting in a decrease in accidents and incidents within the dining area.
Chef Instructor
The Virginia Collage, Culinard
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Teach students how to cook & bake, Teach class of students up to 16, Do computer work and grade all work from students, Cover class if coworkers are out
- Enhanced culinary skills of students by demonstrating various cooking techniques and explaining the science behind them.
- Developed comprehensive lesson plans for a diverse range of culinary classes, ensuring students gained practical experience in food preparation and presentation.
- Mentored aspiring chefs, providing guidance on career paths and industry trends to help them succeed in the competitive culinary world.
- Implemented creative teaching methods to accommodate various learning styles, resulting in improved student comprehension and retention of material.
Baker
Compass Group-Restaurant Associates
07.2013 - 10.2016
- Made all desserts & baked goods for campus, bakery, & Catering, Oversaw catering meetings connected with bakery information, Oversaw inventory, Maintained a clean work area at all times, Decorated specialty and wedding cakes
Operations Department
The Masters, Golf Championship
03.2013 - 04.2013
- Worked in the Operations Department
Operations Department
The Masters, Golf Championship
03.2012 - 04.2012
- Worked in the Operations Department
Pastry Chef
Governor of Virginia
11.2010 - 02.2011
- Oversaw all desserts and fruit & cheese platters for dinners for 20, parties for 50, and buffets for 600, Prepped for lunches and dinners for staff of 30, Managed all table decorations and setup for buffets for up to 600 guests
Education
B.S. Baking & Pastry Arts and Food Service Management - Food and Beverage Management
Johnson & Wales University
Charlotte, NC08.2012
Skills
- Menu Planning
- Sanitation Practices
- Food presentation
- Knife Skills
- Kitchen Management
- Quality controls
- Expense Tracking
- Problem-solving abilities
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Multitasking
- Organizational Skills
- Computer Proficiency
Certification
- ServSafe Allergen, 7/7/22, 7/7/25
- ServSafe Alcohol, 6/25/22, 6/22/25
- ServSafe Manager, 7/3/23, 7/3/28
- ServSafe Proctor, 03/22/23, 3/25/26
References
- Susan Quier, (757)620-9598
- Patty Thorpe, (804)307-8419
- Tillary Buffa, (804)920-8455
Timeline
Culinary Instructor
Dinwiddie High School
08.2021 - Current
Executive Chef
Petersburg Home for Ladies
12.2019 - 07.2021
Dining Services Manager
Beaufont Health and Rehab
03.2019 - 12.2019
Chef Instructor
The Virginia Collage, Culinard
01.2018 - 12.2018
Manager
The Reserve at the Highlands
05.2017 - 01.2021
Baker
Compass Group-Restaurant Associates
07.2013 - 10.2016
Operations Department
The Masters, Golf Championship
03.2013 - 04.2013
Operations Department
The Masters, Golf Championship
03.2012 - 04.2012
Pastry Chef
Governor of Virginia
11.2010 - 02.2011
B.S. Baking & Pastry Arts and Food Service Management - Food and Beverage Management
Johnson & Wales University
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