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Cheri Newton

Pagosa Springs,CO

Summary

The majority of my knowledge in the kitchen is through line cooking. I am looking to learn more fine dining techniques and skills. I work well with others or on my own. I am able to multi-task. I can work efficiently back of house or front of house serving.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Chef

Motel SoCo
05.2024 - Current
  • Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
  • Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
  • Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
  • Optimized food preparation processes, implementing time-saving techniques without compromising quality.
  • Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques.
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
  • Set up and broke down kitchen for service.

Bartender/Server/Cook Shift Leader

The Break Room Brewing Company
06.2019 - 05.2024
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
  • Assisted with staff training, sharing expertise in bartending techniques and customer service best practices.
  • Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
  • Proactively addressed potential conflicts or disturbances among patrons, maintaining a safe atmosphere for all guests.
  • Prepared food to be cooked that day.


Paint Mixer and Sales Associate

Sherwin-Williams
06.2019 - 06.2023
  • Exceeded client expectations by promptly addressing concerns or issues related to paint products or services provided.
  • Played a vital role in achieving company''s sustainability goals by implementing waste reduction initiatives and recycling programs within the paint mixing department.
  • Maximized productivity through effective communication with supervisors about current workload status and potential bottlenecks within the operation.
  • Improved paint quality by accurately measuring and combining ingredients according to specified formulas.
  • Key holder.
  • Open and close store and cash drawer daily.

Education

High School Diploma -

Pagosa Springs High School
Pagosa Springs, CO
05.2001

Skills

  • Food safety and sanitation
  • Knife Skills
  • Cooking techniques
  • Food quality
  • Kitchen Management
  • Meal Preparation
  • Effective Communications
  • Kitchen Operations
  • Grilling Techniques
  • Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Allergen awareness

Photography

I have a passion for all kinds of photography and eventually want to start a business with selling my canvas photos.  

Timeline

Chef

Motel SoCo
05.2024 - Current

Bartender/Server/Cook Shift Leader

The Break Room Brewing Company
06.2019 - 05.2024

Paint Mixer and Sales Associate

Sherwin-Williams
06.2019 - 06.2023

High School Diploma -

Pagosa Springs High School

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