CHARLOTTE TOKOFSKY
Adams Fair-acre Farms
Monroe
1
Certification
4
years of professional experience
Motivated and detail-oriented culinary professional with proven leadership, and strong organizational skills. Brings communication, problem solving, and team collaboration abilities, with a background in fine dining, hospitality, and youth program management.
Work History
Line & Prep cook
1 Year 3 Months- Planned and executed weekly themed menus
- Prepared and cooked a wide variety including hot bar selections, breakfast items, and catering orders.
- Followed standardized recipes while maintaining high quality and consistency
- Performed food prep tasks such as chopping vegetables, trimming meats, and assembling salads
- Maintained a clean, organized, and food-safe work environment in compliance with health standards
- Completed opening and closing duties, including equipment setup/shutdown and end-of-day sanitation
Culinary Extern
3 Months- Assisted in preparation and plating of high-end dishes under the guidance of executive and sous chefs, maintaining strict fine dining standards at an award-winning Scottish restaurant.
- Gained hands-on experience with classical and modern cooking techniques, including sous vide, confit, and molecular gastronomy elements.
- Prepared mise en place for daily service and tasting menus with focus and consistency.
- Maintained a clean and organized workstation while adhering to all food safety and sanitation guidelines.
Bartender/Barback
9 Months- Trained under strict upscale customer service standards to ensure top of the line customer service.
- Provided stellar customer service to all guests
- Extensive problem solving skills during busy shifts and resolving guest complainants.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create unique drinks and signature cocktails.
- Ensured each beverage produced was consistent and top quality.
- Trained incoming bar backs on the same standard of service I provided.
Site Supervisor at Club Kid
9 Months- Kept track of allergies and dietary restrictions, ensuring that students receive the proper meals and snacks.
- Planned activities that aided in the physical, emotional, and social development of children.
- Established emergency procedures for the school in the event of a serious or critical injury or incident.
- Plan outdoor activities and indoor activities for students.
- Kept detailed participant records, including attendance, disciplinary actions, medication logs, and accident or injury reports.
- Responsible for all parent interactions including safe sign out, parent requests and disciplinary issues.
Art Director at Camp Discovery
2 Months- Prepared activity plans each week for campers.
- Led groups in group activities and related games.
- Made different activities based off age and ability level.
- Maintained a tidy and organized work area throughout the day.
- Used public speaking and communication skills to teach campers each project.
Front Desk Agent/ Guest Services
2 Months- Greeted guests politely and gave them room keys as well as information on amenities and policies.
- Double-checked pertinent guest information and payment methods to avoid fraud.
- Went above and beyond for my guests, including making outside venue reservations and organizing tours.
- Improved customer retention by using quick response and dynamic service skills to build relationships with patrons.
- Oversaw answering a multi-line phone system, responding to inquiries, and transferring calls to the appropriate departments and personnel.
Education
Bachelor's Program - Business and Management with Culinary Arts
- Group Leader: FOH & BOH Restaurant Operations, Cuisines classes
- Time management
- Apply principles of food safety and sanitation through professional habits
- Communication and working effectively with others in a group
- Perform basic and advanced knife skills safely and accurately.
- Using math for recipe scaling, costing, and food cost calculations.
- GPA: 3.5 GPA
- Relevant Coursework: Wine Studies & Spirits and Mixology
High school Diploma
- Graduated with NY State Regents Diploma With Distinction, Honors in Science and History
- GPA: 3.8 GPA
Skills
Fine dining prep and plating
Food safety
Mise en place management
Cocktail and beverage crafting
Program and activity planning
Quick-learning
Certification
- Servsafe Food Handler
- First aid Certified
- CPR Certified
Timeline
Line & Prep cook
Adams Fair-acre Farms
05.2025 - CurrentRead More
Culinary Extern
Killiecrankie House
08.2024 - 11.2024Read More
Bartender/Barback
Mohonk Mountain House
11.2023 - 08.2024Read More
Site Supervisor at Club Kid
YMCA
09.2022 - 06.2023Read More
Art Director at Camp Discovery
YMCA
06.2022 - 08.2022Read More
Front Desk Agent/ Guest Services
Bear Mountain Inn
04.2022 - 06.2022Read More
Culinary Institute of America
Bachelor's Program from Business and Management with Culinary Arts
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Monroe Woodbury High School
High school Diploma
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