Camie Conaway
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Motivated Sous Chef polished in keeping kitchen staff on task and handling high-volume work. Knowledgeable about sourcing ingredients, maintaining budgets and maximizing customer satisfaction. Works with management to analyze food costs and forecast business trends to meet company goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Meals Chef
Kidz tables
Baltimore , MD
04.2011 - 03.2024
- Delegated tasks and supervised kitchen staff to optimize food preparation, presentation and safety.
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
- Kept up to date with current culinary trends, as well as health and safety regulations.
- Monitored food preparation methods, portion sizes and garnishing of dishes to ensure that food was prepared in accordance with the restaurant's recipes and presentation standards.
- Exercised portion control for items served, eliminating waste.
- Communicated effectively with wait staff regarding patron food allergies and dietary restrictions.
- Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
Lead Cook/Shift Supervisor
Aramark/ M&T Bank Stadium
Baltimore , MD
08.2004 - 03.2024
- Prepared garnishes for later use in meal production.
- Double-checked plated meals for last-minute changes before sending to dining room.
- Generated food production sheets to forecast product and volume requirements based on menu selections.
- Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.
- Washed, sliced, peeled and cut various foods to prepare for cooking or serving.
- Managed inventory and ordering of food supplies to ensure efficient operations.
- Trained new cooks on proper techniques for preparing dishes according to recipes.
Education
CEO Business License - Business Management
Thrive Program/ UMMC
800 Linden Ave.05-2021
Business - Business Administration And Management
University Maryland College
16 South Eutaw Steet05-2019
Food Service Certifications - Food service
Maryland Division of Rehabilitation Career Center
3201 Argonne Drive05-1998
High School Diploma -
Lake Clinton Eastern High
3201 St. Lo Drive06-1997
Skills
- Food preparation
- Recipe adherence
- Inventory management
- Staff supervision
- Menu development
- Kitchen organization
- Effective communication
Timeline
Special Meals Chef
Kidz tables
04.2011 - 03.2024
Lead Cook/Shift Supervisor
Aramark/ M&T Bank Stadium
08.2004 - 03.2024
CEO Business License - Business Management
Thrive Program/ UMMC
Business - Business Administration And Management
University Maryland College
Food Service Certifications - Food service
Maryland Division of Rehabilitation Career Center
High School Diploma -
Lake Clinton Eastern High