Cole Shutack
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level pastry position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Sandy Schmidtman
3152 Shore Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current culinary trends and techniques.
- Assisted with menu development and planning.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
- Modified recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies.
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance, and cleanliness of production and service areas.
- Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
- Utilized culinary techniques to create visually appealing dishes.
- Evaluated food products to verify freshness and quality.
- Participated in food tastings and taste tests.
- Developed new recipes and flavor combinations to enhance customer dining experience.
- Developed and remained accountable for safety, quality, consistency and adherence to standards.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
- Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
Kitchen Prep Cook
Sandy Schmidtman
3152 Shore Dr, Virginia Beach VA 23451
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
- Operated dishwasher and manually washed dishes to clean all chinaware, silverware, and cooking utensils.
- Trained and assisted new kitchen staff members.
- Followed orders from head chef to establish productive and timely preparation of meals.
- Controlled food cost and waste by selecting and using correct ingredients and amounts.
- Collaborated with the head chef to create seasonal menus and special dishes, offering more variety and selections to customers.
- Identified inefficiencies leading to improved productivity.
- Created new recipes and updated existing ones to reflect changing trends and customer preferences.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
- Followed strict standards for food handling and safety, minimizing risks to customers.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Received shipments and placed items on proper shelves to restock and organize restaurant pantry.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Trained and supervised cooking staff to expertly meet daily needs.
- Prioritized and re-prioritized kitchen tasks based on fluctuating demands.
- Contributed to consistent customer satisfaction rating by producing high-quality food and providing timely service.
- Worked closely with kitchen team to meet high demand with delicious, on-recipe foods.
- Prepared and served various food items in fast-paced [Type] environment.
- Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
- Measured and mixed ingredients according to precise recipes for best results.
- Measured, weighed and mixed appropriate ingredients according to recipe directions.
- Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
- Adjusted recipes based on ingredient availability or customer request.
- Suggested actionable improvements to streamline training procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Frank W. Cox High School
Virginia Beach, VA06.2021
Skills
- Inventory Management
- Food Preparation and Safety
- Dish Preparation
- Vendor Relations
- Chef Assistance
- Stocking and Replenishing
- Kitchen Preparation
- Food Spoilage Prevention
- Restaurant Operation
- Food Preparation Supervision
- Safe Handling
- High-Volume Environments
Accomplishments
- Promoted to sous chef in only 4 months.
- Head of all baking in the restaurant.
- Able to work well in every position in the kitchen.
- In charge of restaurant running without a Chef or Owner present
Life Scout in Boy Scouts
I was apart of the Cub Scout and Boy scouts and Achieved the second highest award in Boy Scouts.
Timeline
Sous Chef
Sandy Schmidtman
01.2023 - 07.2023
Kitchen Prep Cook
Sandy Schmidtman
08.2022 - 01.2023
High School Diploma -
Frank W. Cox High School