Christina Barker
Summary
Hardworking and enthusiastic Chef trained in every facet of successful work. Stays on top of current and expected demands, quickly realigning tasks to handle needs. Dedicated to first-rate communication and team success.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Missouri School For The Blind
04.2022 - Current
- Mentored junior cooks in refining their culinary skills through hands-on guidance during meal preparation processes.
- Enhanced teamwork within the kitchen staff by fostering a collaborative environment focused on meeting high standards of quality and efficiency.
- Identified inefficiencies leading to improved productivity.
- Planned menus for different events, seasons and customer requests.
Personal Chef
St. Norbert Parish
06.2011 - Current
- Designed and prepared all menu items for private home/office setting.
- Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation and safety processes.
- Developed recipe inventory to offer meal options for variety of tastes and needs.
- Shopped at specialty grocery stores to obtain ingredients needed for food preparation.
Prep Cook, Server
Holly Berry Baking And Catering
04.2010 - 07.2011
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping and taking out trash.
- Contributed to consistent customer satisfaction rating by producing high-quality food and providing timely service.
- Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
Food Service Manager
St. Mary's School
05.2006 - 06.2011
- Maintained compliance with company policies and procedures for food safety, sanitation and quality.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
- Tracked food production levels, meal counts and supply costs.
- Set schedules for 3 members staff by planning and designating shifts and hours.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
L'Ecole Culinare
St Louis, MO03.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Purdue University Calumet
Hammond, IN05.1990
Skills
- Kitchen equipment usage
- Recipes and menu planning
- Forecasting and planning
- Problem-solving
- Food preparation and safety
- Multitasking and Organization
- Food handling
- Sanitation Practices
- Works Well Under Pressure
Timeline
Cook
Missouri School For The Blind
04.2022 - Current
Personal Chef
St. Norbert Parish
06.2011 - Current
Prep Cook, Server
Holly Berry Baking And Catering
04.2010 - 07.2011
Food Service Manager
St. Mary's School
05.2006 - 06.2011
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
L'Ecole Culinare
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Purdue University Calumet
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