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Caitlin Heringer

Portland,OR

Summary

Created menu items using high-quality product with close attention to seasonal availability, handled all ordering and inventory for the kitchen as well as some for the bar, organized and kept a clean and efficient kitchen, delegated tasks to kitchen staff, in charge of hiring/training staff to prep from scratch and cook/plate food in a timely and appealing manner, ensured compliance with all health and safety regulations, created and managed all kitchen schedules.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Chef

Blasphemy BBQ
Portland, Oregon
02.2025 - 08.2025
  • Developed and maintained seasonal menu offerings based on local ingredients.
  • Oversaw inventory management, minimizing waste and optimizing supplies.
  • Experimented with various ingredients and cooking techniques to develop new and flavorful dishes for customers.
  • Monitored quality, presentation and quantities of plated food across line.

Pizzaiolo

Pizzeria Otto
Portland, OR
01.2023 - 02.2025
  • Prepared fresh pizza dough daily to ensure quality and consistency.
  • Operated wood fired pizza oven, monitoring temperature and cooking times for optimal results.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workstation to comply with health standards.

Trained new team members on pizza-making techniques and safety protocols.

Chef

5&Dime
Portland, OR
04.2019 - 12.2019
  • Created menu items using high-quality product with close attention to seasonal availability.
  • Handled all ordering and inventory for the kitchen as well as some for the bar.
  • Organized and kept a clean and efficient kitchen.
  • Delegated tasks to kitchen staff.
  • In charge of hiring/training staff to prep from scratch and cook/plate food in a timely and appealing manner.
  • Ensured compliance with all health and safety regulations.
  • Created and managed all kitchen schedules.

Sous Chef

Yakuza Lounge
Portland, OR
04.2018 - 04.2019
  • Aided the Chef in creating new menu items.
  • Handled inventory and ordering.
  • In charge of hiring/training new kitchen staff.
  • Aided in event planning.
  • Assisted with food preparation and ensuring dishes are presented in a clean and appealing fashion consistently.
  • Scheduling, managing the kitchen while the chef is absent.

Kitchen Manager

The American Local
Portland, Oregon
03.2014 - 04.2018
  • Heavy food prep from scratch using local, high quality organic products with attention to seasonal availability.
  • Trained new kitchen staff.
  • Made sure every station was clean/efficient/cooks were trained properly on them with rotating days.
  • Handled inventory and ordering when the chef and sous were away.
  • Ensured consistent prep and dish execution.

Sous Chef

Vista Ramen
St. Louis, MO
01.2017 - 11.2017
  • Created new menu items with the Chef with an emphasis on scratch made items and highly seasonal products.
  • Tended to the restaurant garden.
  • Created extensive cleaning schedules.
  • Hiring/training new kitchen staff.
  • Handled inventory and ordering.
  • Helped plan events/pairings, scheduling, and providing support to any staff that needed help/training.

Lead Line Cook

Pastini
Portland, OR
03.2013 - 03.2014
  • Ensure that all station prep was done correctly and on time.
  • Organize walk-in.
  • Help with dishes.
  • Training of new cooks.

Line Cook

Blue Flame Steakhouse
Chico, CA
03.2011 - 01.2013
  • Help with prep.
  • Organize the walk-in.
  • Ensure that dishes came out properly cooked/plated.

Education

High School Diploma -

Fall River High School
Fall River Mills, CA
06-2008

Skills

  • Menu development
  • Inventory management
  • Culinary artistry
  • Food safety compliance
  • Kitchen operations
  • Customer service
  • Staff training
  • Time management
  • Problem solving
  • Team collaboration
  • Attention to detail
  • Leadership skills
  • Effective communication

References

  • Chris Whaley & Jenny Nickolaus, former owners at The American Local and Blasphemy BBQ, (503) 957-2726
  • Devin Jacobsen, former coworker, (530) 848-2290
  • Sara Faure, former coworker, (858) 736-5384
  • Kiana Slaughbaugh, former manager, (503) 901-5946

Timeline

Chef

Blasphemy BBQ
02.2025 - 08.2025

Pizzaiolo

Pizzeria Otto
01.2023 - 02.2025

Chef

5&Dime
04.2019 - 12.2019

Sous Chef

Yakuza Lounge
04.2018 - 04.2019

Sous Chef

Vista Ramen
01.2017 - 11.2017

Kitchen Manager

The American Local
03.2014 - 04.2018

Lead Line Cook

Pastini
03.2013 - 03.2014

Line Cook

Blue Flame Steakhouse
03.2011 - 01.2013

High School Diploma -

Fall River High School