Cooper Eslick
Summary
I am looking for an externship between 9/8/26-12/15/26. I grew up in the farming industry and have an interest in farm to table. I have some experience with team leading in a kitchen. I've worked with many different types of livestock, cattle, pigs, lamb, and horses. I am a hard and adaptable worker, and I am looking forward to continuing my culinary journey.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Shift Supervisor
Waffle House
Hazel Green
06.2025 - 12.2025
- I was responsible for the store durning 3rd shift
- Oversaw cooking operations during shifts, delivering consistent meal quality.
- Executed nightly cleaning tasks, maintaining store hygiene and presentation for next day's operations.
- Prepared supplies for 1st shift operations.
Horse Farm worker
Valintine Stables
Shelbyville
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Cared for livestock, including feeding, watering, and providing medical attention when necessary.
- Cleaned out barns, stalls, pens, and other animal enclosures on a regular basis.
- Groomed livestock regularly to maintain hygiene and health standards.
Cattle Farm Worker
Eslick Farms
Mulberry
- Assisted with vaccination and health check procedures to ensure livestock well-being.
- Herded livestock to pastures for grazing or for loading onto scales, trucks, or other enclosures.
- Marked livestock for ownership and grade identification using brands, tags, or tattoos.
- Participated in necessary farm chores and assisted with feeding, turnout, cleaning, barn and farm maintenance
Education
associate - culinary arts
The Culinary Institute of America
Hyde Park, NY08-2027
High School Diploma -
Lincoln County High School
Fayetteville, TN05-2025
Skills
- Culinary techniques
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability in kitchen
- Dependable and hardworking
- Livestock handling
Activities And Awards
- NASA HUNCH, 2024, 2025
- Lincoln County HS Culinary Award, 05/01/25
Objective - Description
To obtain a 14-week Culinary Arts Externship between 09/08/26 and 12/15/26.
Timeline
Shift Supervisor
Waffle House
06.2025 - 12.2025
Horse Farm worker
Valintine Stables
11.2021 - 05.2022
Cattle Farm Worker
Eslick Farms
associate - culinary arts
The Culinary Institute of America
High School Diploma -
Lincoln County High School