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Christina Kilpatrick

Virginia Beach,Virginia

Summary

Dynamic Culinary Specialist with the United States Navy, recognized for enhancing kitchen efficiency through staff cross-training and mentorship. Expert in food preparation and sanitation procedures, consistently delivering high-quality meals while fostering a collaborative team environment. Proven ability in menu development and cost control, ensuring optimal resource management and guest satisfaction.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification

Work History

Culinary Specialist

United States Navy
07.2010 - Current
  • Increased overall efficiency by cross-training staff in various cooking techniques and station responsibilities.
  • Mentored junior culinary staff, fostering professional growth and supporting skill development.
  • Conducted regular safety checks on kitchen equipment to ensure proper functionality and minimize downtime due to repairs or replacements.
  • Established food preparation procedures and guidelines to promote meal consistency and quality.

Education

Bachelors - Criminal Justice

University of Maryland Global Campus
Hyattsville, MD
07-2027

Skills

  • Dining facility management
  • Cleaning and sanitizing
  • Guest interaction
  • Kitchen organization
  • Cooking methods
  • Estimating and ordering inventory
  • Food preparation
  • Food and beverage operations
  • Knife skills
  • Preparing food
  • Ingredient knowledge
  • Sanitation procedures
  • Food service
  • Food presentation
  • Food plating
  • Allergen awareness
  • Workstation maintenance
  • Employee scheduling
  • Menu development
  • Sauce preparation
  • Waste reduction
  • Recipe creation
  • Serving food
  • Cost control
  • Budget management
  • Cooking equipment operations
  • Nutrition and meal planning

Certification

Servsafe food manager

Serve safe allergan

Work Type

Part Time

Work Location

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Timeline

Culinary Specialist

United States Navy
07.2010 - Current

Bachelors - Criminal Justice

University of Maryland Global Campus