Cardine Jean-Philippe
Maplewood,NJ
Summary
Innovative Executive Catering Chef known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possess specialized skills in menu development, food safety compliance, and event management. Excel at communication, teamwork, and leadership, ensuring successful execution of catering events that meet client satisfaction.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Administrative Assistant
The Learning Experience
Cedar Grove, NJ
01.2022 - Current
- Managed daily office operations and maintained office supplies inventory, ensuring efficient workplace functionality.
- Managed reception area duties such as greeting visitors or answering phones.
- Executed on-time, under-budget projects by solving complex issues for senior leadership.
- Provided assistance during registration periods by verifying enrollment documentation.
- Composed, edited and typed complex memos and reports with job-related software.
- Maintained and organized important files such as purchase orders and invoices.
- Performed data entry into the school's computer systems.
- Organized files, developed spreadsheets, faxed reports and scanned documents, maintaining front desk and reception area in neat and organized fashion.
- Pleasantly welcomed visitors, answered phone calls, and maintained front reception desk.
- Handled incoming calls and directed callers to appropriate department or employee.
- Ordered supplies and equipment needed by teachers or staff members.
Administrative Assistant
Moonlight Media LLC
Bloomfield, NJ
07.2020 - Current
- Handled management of communication to executives by taking and making telephone calls, reviewing and prioritizing mail and composing and typing correspondence.
- Directed customer communication to appropriate department personnel.
- Reviewed and suggested improvements for interoffice correspondence, reports and presentations.
- Arranged travel and hotel accommodations for international and domestic business meetings and trips.
- Conducted research using various media sources to obtain relevant data for staff requirements.
- Created and distributed videos, infographics and press releases.
- Tracked audience engagement on company websites and social media platforms.
- Wrote copy, captions and articles for company sites.
Executive Head Chef
Catered By Cards
Maplewood, NJ
10.2016 - Current
- Planned menus based on seasonal availability of ingredients and customer preferences.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations while preparing meals for catered events.
- Used proper cleaning supplies and methods to disinfect counters where raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs had been prepared.
- Finalized banquet configurations by conducting thorough inspections with clients prior to event start.
- Served guest tables by transporting meals and beverages from kitchen and bar areas.
- Developed catering menus to exceed client expectations yet meet tight budgets.
- Adjusted recipes as necessary based on customer feedback from previous catering engagements.
- Distributed food to service staff for prompt delivery to customers.
Head Chef
The Grand Cafe
Elizabeth, NJ
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Planned and prepared food product orders to maintain appropriate stock levels.
- Monitored quality, presentation and quantities of plated food across line.
- Monitored kitchen area and staff to maintain overall safety and establish proper food handling techniques.
- Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
- Approved and polished dishes before delivery to customers to maintain signature reputation.
- Developed recipes and menus to meet consumer demand and align with culinary trends.
- Assisted restaurant owners with pricing by providing ingredient costs and portioning information.
- Liaised with vendors to purchase optimal recipe ingredients at cost-effective rates.
- Followed food safety and sanitary guidelines to comply with local and state regulations.
- Prepared food items while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and sanitization.
Education
Professional Chef - Culinary Arts
Star Career Academy - New York
New York, NY10.2015
Skills
- Guest and client satisfaction
- Team contribution
- Personable and friendly
- Organizing and prioritizing
- Inventory monitoring
- Problem-solving skills
- Accounting skills
- Inventory systems
- Meeting planning
- Detailed meeting minutes
- Microsoft
- Recordkeeping and bookkeeping
- Mail management
- Deadline-oriented
Accomplishments
- Consistently maintained high customer satisfaction ratings.
- Developed relationships with new clients and typically exceeded sales goals by 43%.
Certification
- Occupational Safety and Health, Food Safety: Certified
- SafeServ Certified: Sexual Harassment Prevention for Mangers
- SafeServ Certified: Workplace Training Course
- SafeServ Certified: Food Handler
Education and Training
New York, NY,other
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
The Learning Experience
01.2022 - Current
Head Chef
The Grand Cafe
06.2021 - 01.2022
Administrative Assistant
Moonlight Media LLC
07.2020 - Current
Executive Head Chef
Catered By Cards
10.2016 - Current
- Occupational Safety and Health, Food Safety: Certified
- SafeServ Certified: Sexual Harassment Prevention for Mangers
- SafeServ Certified: Workplace Training Course
- SafeServ Certified: Food Handler
Professional Chef - Culinary Arts
Star Career Academy - New York
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