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Caitlin Nielsen

Chapel Hill,NC

Summary

  • Enthusiastic Sous Chef with undeniable passion in developing menus to draw in clientele.
  • Driven individual creating unique dishes made with locally grown ingredients. Ready for new challenge creating tasty meals for successful establishment.
  • Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sous Chef- 401 Main

Chris Baldwin
03.2023 - Current


  • Assisted in cost management efforts, helping the establishment maintain profitability
  • Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards
  • Collaborated with executive chef to develop innovative menu items, leading to increased guest return rates and positive reviews.
  • Played a key role in achieving positive health inspection results by maintaining strict compliance with all relevant guidelines and regulations throughout daily operations.

Hot Station/ Sautee Pizzeria Mercato

Gabe Barker
11.2019 - 03.2023
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in training new staff on hot station
  • Proven ability to develop and implement menu items specific to hot station/ sautee
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new recipes quickly and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while completing daily station prep lists during lunch service

Kitchen Manager-Crossties BBQ

Andrew Moore
04.2018 - 10.2018
  • Prepared daily specials based on excess ingredients/prep
  • Coordinated with staff to schedule BOH employees and oversee the hiring process
  • Maintained a clean and organized kitchen for health inspection
  • Processed catering orders on site and off site
  • Assisted in menu planning and development, incorporating customer favorites and seasonal ingredients.
  • Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.

Lead Line Cook/expo- Spotted Dog

Ed Corbell
04.2017 - 04.2018
  • Completed daily prep lists while running lunch service
  • Cultivated a positive working atmosphere among kitchen staff, fostering camaraderie and a strong sense of teamwork by leading the line for dinner shifts and wine dinners
  • Streamlined communication between front-of-house staff and kitchen team members to minimize errors during order processing and expo
  • Developed new line cook skills upon starting with advancement and mastery of all 3 line stations within 3 months

Education

High School Diploma -

New Bern High School
New Bern, NC
06.2010

Skills

  • Menu development
  • Team Training
  • Knife Skills
  • Kitchen leadership
  • Portion and cost control
  • Recipes and menu planning
  • Safe Food Handling

Certification

  • Servsafe certified

Additional Information

Refrences


Lorissa Fernanadez- Manager at Crossties 2017-2019

Phone- (336)380-2621


Gabe Barker- Owner of Pizzeria Mercato

Phone- (919)619-5764

Timeline

Sous Chef- 401 Main

Chris Baldwin
03.2023 - Current

Hot Station/ Sautee Pizzeria Mercato

Gabe Barker
11.2019 - 03.2023

Kitchen Manager-Crossties BBQ

Andrew Moore
04.2018 - 10.2018

Lead Line Cook/expo- Spotted Dog

Ed Corbell
04.2017 - 04.2018

High School Diploma -

New Bern High School

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