Chloe Dercks
Appleton,WI
Summary
Hard working and high energy individual with quality experience in the food industry, retail, and animal care. Picks up new skill sets quickly and is a great team player. Passionate about animal and human welfare and environmental causes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Box Bar Seattle
Seattle, WA
06.2023 - 10.2023
- Prepare everything on the prep list for the given day, efficiently multitasking in order to be ready for restaurant open
- Set up kitchen work stations to be cleanly and organized while double checking inventory levels and prepping any last minute items
- Create quality vegan dishes in a timely manner while effectively communicating with staff as well as bar guests
- Close down the restaurant while also managing any final orders, making produce lists, and prep lists for the following day
Vegan Sushi Chef
The Yasai
San Diego, CA
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Prep a variety of vegan fish, produce and sauces using specific knife and kitchen techniques
- Carefully and efficiently craft high quality sushi rolls using traditional japanese methods
- Incorporate unique artistry with every plate to provide a different experience to each individual customer
- Check inventory, prepare work stations, and communicate necessary items needed with managers at the beginning and end of every day
Chef
Morning Glory Cafe
Eugene, OR
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Prepare and plate vegetarian/vegan meals at a high volume vegetarian cafe
- Modify dishes to accommodate a customer's needs-organic, vegan, gf, nut-free, etc. and use proper kitchen safety for allergies
- Assess inventory levels, check temps, prepare any food needed for that day, set up and close kitchen
- Continuously keep communication flowing between BOH and FOH to make sure everyone is on the same page with specials, out of stock items, order times, etc.
Plant Based Chef & Manager
Peaceful Palette
Eugene, OR
08.2020 - 09.2020
- Cook 100% organic vegan meals for the community, establishing connections with customers and neighboring businesses, and giving away meals to the homeless
- Take in person, online and phone call orders, process payments, and fulfill orders in a timely manner so food was always fresh
- Follow food truck opening and closing procedures; assess inventory, pick up orders from suppliers to replenish goods before supplies run out, and prepare food to maintain appropriate stock levels for that day
Personal Chef & Cannabis Gardener
Private Party
Blue River, OR
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Plan out plant based meals for the week taking all of client's dietary preferences, suggestions, and available food items into account
- Compile a grocery list based on the meals chosen for the given week, shop for items, prepare meals and clean kitchen for client
- Care for over 400 cannabis plants of varying stages; opening/closing the greenhouses, watering and feeding, transplanting, treating mold/pesticide infestations, harvesting and trimming cannabis in time for delivery
Brand Ambassador
Quorn Foods
Eugene, OR
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Create flavorful and appealing meals using meatless products and modifying them based on consumer feedback
- Organize and carry out promotional events by setting up and tearing down event sites, selling a minimum of 20 or more products during a 4 hour demo
- Establish strong connections with store employees and managers
- Provide inventory count before and after demo event, ordering more product to maintain expected sales demands, and scope out new potential locations with a high rate of consumer interest
- Educate and interact with potential consumers in a positive and professional manner, recording positive and negative feedback into a log for daily report
Receptionist
Countryside Veterinary Services
Appleton, WI
10.2018 - 05.2019
- Met incoming customers with professional and friendly approach and provided knowledgeable assistance
- Answered and directed incoming calls, scheduling appointments, processing payments, and directing clients to appropriate personnel
- Assisted vet with porcine clients; such as restraining, medicating, and giving advice from previous experience
*Offered Lab Technician position
Supervisor & Cook
Freshii
Appleton, WI
01.2018 - 10.2018
- Determine what areas need help to keep things moving smoothly by helping prep food, keep the work space clean, and jump on the line when needed
- Monitored equipment efficiency, checked materials supplies and coordinated manpower requirements to meet expected demand
- Manage and assist employees with all aspects of day to day operations throughout assigned shifts while keeping a high level of morale and team work, correcting performance and personnel issues negatively impacting team and business operations
*Offered Human Resources Manager position
Farm Manager & Animal Caretaker
The Pig Preserve
Jamestown, TN
10.2016 - 01.2018
- Prepared food for all the animals on the premises, including special formulas and medications to meet individual needs of animals under special care
- Hosted special events and managed large groups volunteers and visitors
- Created and maintained a website as well as creating and maintaining pages on multiple social media platforms daily to increase visibility and donations
- Observed and cared for over 200 animals and conducted examinations to identify signs of injury, illness or disease and determined when medication or euthanasia was needed
- Maintained over 100 acres of property and a dozen barns; making sure all areas were kept up by mowing, weeding, spreading gravel, putting out bails of hay, and removing mud in order to keep the property safe
Education
Natural Chef Certificate - Whole Foods Plant Based Cuisine
School Of Natural Cookery
Boulder, CO2020
Plant Based Cuisine
PlantLab Culinary School
Los Angeles, CA2018
High School Diploma -
Appleton East High School
Appleton, WI2016
Skills
- High Energy Attitude and Strong People Skills
- Remains calm in high stress situations/environments
- Multitasking and prioritization but Detail-Oriented
- Quick learner/Adaptable and responsive to constructive criticism
Internships
- Rooterville Farm Animal Sanctuary Intern (2 months)
- Animal Place Sanctuary Intern (3 months)
Timeline
Chef
Box Bar Seattle
06.2023 - 10.2023
Vegan Sushi Chef
The Yasai
01.2023 - 06.2023
Chef
Morning Glory Cafe
08.2021 - 12.2022
Plant Based Chef & Manager
Peaceful Palette
08.2020 - 09.2020
Personal Chef & Cannabis Gardener
Private Party
06.2020 - 08.2020
Brand Ambassador
Quorn Foods
08.2019 - 03.2020
Receptionist
Countryside Veterinary Services
10.2018 - 05.2019
Supervisor & Cook
Freshii
01.2018 - 10.2018
Farm Manager & Animal Caretaker
The Pig Preserve
10.2016 - 01.2018
Natural Chef Certificate - Whole Foods Plant Based Cuisine
School Of Natural Cookery
Plant Based Cuisine
PlantLab Culinary School
High School Diploma -
Appleton East High School
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