Brooke Lape
Salina,KS
Summary
Organized and dependable employee seeking a kitchen position. Offering excellent communication and good judgement. Reliable, hardworking and driven to give guests top quality food. Well-versed in overseeing construction, quality and deliverance of each plate.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Yayas Euro Bistro
Salina, KS
10.2020 - Current
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in a fast-paced environment.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Developed daily lunch and dinner specials to offer classic cuisines or one-off dishes that utilize excess product on hand.
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets and off-site caterings.
- Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to source best ingredients at best prices.
- Established and updated staff schedules to optimize coverage at peak times in business while maintaining set labor budgets.
- Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
- Contributed in supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
Line Cook
Yayas Euro Bistro
Overland Park, KS
09.2019 - 09.2020
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
- Unloaded food supplies from distributor trucks to efficiently organize inventory.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
Line Cook
La Bodega
Overland Park, KS
06.2018 - 08.2019
- Baked consistent quality items by accurately mixing, dividing, shaping and proofing.
- Learned the fundamentals of cooking and food care.
- Maintained central standardized recipes to keep consistent food productivity.
- Got acclimated with working in a high volume kitchen on all station of the kitchen including: pantry, pastries, saute, grill and expediting.
Education
Les Arts Culinare
Olathe, KSSkills
- Team leadership
- Cooking technique demonstrations
- Purchasing equipment and food
- Menu planning for wine paired dinner
- Cost control and budgeting
- Food preparing, plating and presentation
- Quick decision making
- Sanitation and cleaning
- Staff recruiting and hiring
- Prioritization and organization
Timeline
Sous Chef
Yayas Euro Bistro
10.2020 - Current
Line Cook
Yayas Euro Bistro
09.2019 - 09.2020
Line Cook
La Bodega
06.2018 - 08.2019
Les Arts Culinare
Similar Profiles
Angela MockAngela Mock
Server at P.F. Chang's BistroServer at P.F. Chang's Bistro
Sydney DarbySydney Darby
Lead Bartender | Key Hourly Manager at Yaya’s Euro BistroLead Bartender | Key Hourly Manager at Yaya’s Euro Bistro
Alexis JacquesAlexis Jacques
Server at YaYa’s Euro BistroServer at YaYa’s Euro Bistro
Christopher HuiettChristopher Huiett
Pasting Robot Operator at StrytenPasting Robot Operator at Stryten
Harold LemlerHarold Lemler
Delivery Driver at Crown DistributorsDelivery Driver at Crown Distributors