Ciara Noakes
Sodexo USA
Anniston,AL
1
Certification
21
years of professional experience
Lead Cook with private dining and senior kitchen support experience across BOH operations, station setup, and line support. Manages ordering, receiving, FIFO rotation, temperature logs, and cost control, completing 3–5 checks per day to keep service organized and compliant. Steps into menu planning and executive-chef coverage when needed, with a clear focus on speed, consistency, and kitchen discipline.
Work History
Cook
2 Months- Prepared diverse menu items while adhering to food safety and sanitation standards.
- Trained new cooks on proper cooking techniques and kitchen procedures.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to streamline meal preparation processes for efficiency.
- Monitored inventory levels, ensuring timely replenishment of ingredients and supplies.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
Sous Chef
1 Year 8 Months- Supported executive chef in delivering high-quality dining experiences in private events
- Overseeing BOH
- Made sure all stations were set up according to company policy and standard
- Designed menu during head chef's absence
- Assisted line cooks on line
- Rotated produce using the FIFO method
- Tracked and managed weekly budget to ensure effective cost control
- Reviewed and recorded temperature logs daily to maintain food safety standards
- Sous Chef Private Dining, Oklahoma City
- April, 2019 - December 2020
- Supervised kitchen staff, ensuring adherence to high culinary standards and operational efficiency.
- Streamlined food preparation processes, reducing waste and improving kitchen workflow.
- Managed inventory control, optimizing stock levels to minimize costs while ensuring quality supplies.
- Collaborated with front-of-house team to deliver seamless service during private events and dinners.
- Implemented quality control measures, consistently achieving high customer satisfaction ratings and feedback.
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
Sous Chef/ Assistant Chef
1 Year- Served and assisted 35 residents with meal preparation and dining needs
- Prepared and served breakfast, lunch, and dinner, ensuring quality and presentation
- Cleaned and organized walk-in using FIFO
- Cleaned and organized walkin using FIFO
- Managed weekly inventory and ordering process, ensuring timely receipt and organization of supplies
- Sous Chef/ Assistant Chef Enlivant , Midwest city, Ok
- January, 2018 - January, 2019
COOK
1 Year 9 Months- PER DIEM/PRN
- Prepared and cooked meals following recipes and safety standards.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes, utensils, and work areas to maintain hygiene.
- Performed various roles in the kitchen
- COOK HIVE STAFFING, OKC, OK
- March, 2017 - December, 2018
Lead line cook
1 Year 3 Months- Ensured all stations were run smoothly and properly
- Ensured all stations were ran smooth and properly
- Rotated inventory in walk-in to minimize waste
- Discarded outdated/expired products
- Discarded outdated/expired produces
- Performed weekly deep cleaning of walk-in to ensure food safety
- Cleaned walk in weekly
- Deep cleaned station
- Assisted other line cooks with expo
- October, 2016 - January, 2018
Assistant Manager
2 Years- Supported GM in staffing decisions to optimize team performance
- Ensured kitchen ran smoothly according to SOP/HAAP
- On call
- Achieved daily sales goals through effective team coordination
- Assistant Manager Torchy's Tacos, OKC, OK
- October, 2014 - October, 2016
Line cook
6 Years 1 Month- Prepared and organized mise en place for efficient service
- Monitored and maintained proper temperatures for food safety
- Maintained clean and organized workstation for streamlined food preparation
- Worked with a sense of urgency
- Rotated workstation sauté/grill/fry
- Reported to head/lead line cook
- Line cook Outback Steak house, Okc, OK
- August, 2008 - September, 2014
Cashier
2 Months- Managed cash register operations, ensuring accurate transactions
- Delivered friendly customer service, enhancing overall dining experience
- Cashier Little Caesars pizza, Oklahoma city, oklahoma
- June, 2004 - August, 2004
Education
Associates - Culinary Arts
- Food handlers certificate
- Management first/human resources
- Cost control certificate
- Nutrition certificate
Diploma, NA
Skills
Knife skills
Baking pastry
Saute
Grill
Cold/garde manger
Food safety
Inventory control
Ordering & receiving
Cost control
Menu planning
Kitchen sanitation
Guest satisfaction
Certification
- Food handlers certificate
- Management first/human resources
- Cost control certificate
- Nutrition certificate
Timeline
Cook
Sodexo USA
06.2025 - 08.2025Read More
Sous Chef
Private Dining
04.2019 - 12.2020Read More
Sous Chef/ Assistant Chef
Enlivant
01.2018 - 01.2019Read More
COOK
HIVE STAFFING
03.2017 - 12.2018Read More
Lead line cook
BJ’s restaurant
10.2016 - 01.2018Read More
Assistant Manager
Torchy's Tacos
10.2014 - 10.2016Read More
Line cook
Outback Steak house
08.2008 - 09.2014Read More
Cashier
Little Caesars pizza
06.2004 - 08.2004Read More
Putnam City West High school
Diploma, NA
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PLATT COLLEGE
Associates from Culinary Arts
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