Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Generic

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

Similar Profiles

  • ELBONY RAICENE HARRISFULTON

    ELBONY RAICENE HARRISFULTONELBONY RAICENE HARRISFULTON

    Senior Enlisted Leader at United States Navy, Navy Reserve Center, GuamSenior Enlisted Leader at United States Navy, Navy Reserve Center, Guam

  • MICHAEL GEE

    MICHAEL GEEMICHAEL GEE

    Senior Enlisted Leader at UNITED STATES NAVY - Navy Medicine Readiness & Training Command GuamSenior Enlisted Leader at UNITED STATES NAVY - Navy Medicine Readiness & Training Command Guam

  • Antoine Salik

    Antoine SalikAntoine Salik

    Ship Superintendent at United States Navy, Navy Cargo Handling BattalionShip Superintendent at United States Navy, Navy Cargo Handling Battalion

  • FIONA GATSON

    FIONA GATSONFIONA GATSON

    Human Resource Talent Acquisition Specialist at United States Navy, Navy Talent Acquisition Group AtlantaHuman Resource Talent Acquisition Specialist at United States Navy, Navy Talent Acquisition Group Atlanta

  • Erin Winder

    Erin WinderErin Winder

    Service Coordinator at Liberty Military HousingService Coordinator at Liberty Military Housing

CREATE PROFILE