Corrissa Westerholm
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Culinary professional with deep commitment to delivering high-quality dining experiences. Expertise in crafting unique recipes and leading kitchen teams to consistent excellence. Known for adaptability and collaborative approach, ensuring smooth operations and customer satisfaction.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Chef
Main Street Station LLC
03.2024 - 06.2025
- Trained kitchen staff on food preparation techniques and safety protocols.
- Managed inventory control to minimize waste and optimize ingredient usage.
- Developed new recipes and flavor combinations to enhance customer dining experience.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to align service quality with culinary offerings.
- Assisted with menu development and planning.
Line Cook
Thompson Ninety-Nine LLC
01.2023 - 02.2024
- Prepared high-quality dishes according to standardized recipes and presentation guidelines.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure smooth service operations during peak hours.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep tasks and effectively organizing workstations.
- Coordinated with front-of-house staff to ensure timely delivery of orders, enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
Line Cook
Main Street Station LLC
09.2021 - 01.2023
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations, adhering to health and safety standards.
- Assisted in training new line cooks on kitchen procedures and food preparation techniques.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Assisted in developing new menu items to reflect restaurant's style and standards.
- Prepared and cooked meals according to recipes and customer specifications.
Vendor Stocker /Visual Merchandiser
Nestle Food Company
04.2018 - 08.2021
- Ensured accurate stock placement and inventory management on retail shelves.
- Collaborated with store management to optimize product displays for visibility.
- Monitored product expiration dates, facilitating timely rotation of stock.
- Collaborated with store managers to plan layout changes, resulting in more effective merchandising strategies.
- Achieved superior organization of backroom storage areas through systematic sorting and categorization of overstocked inventory.
Education
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PASkills
- Food safety
- Kitchen management
- Team management
- Menu development
- Collaborative teamwork
- Inventory rotation
- Culinary techniques
- Recipes and menu planning
Timeline
Head Chef
Main Street Station LLC
03.2024 - 06.2025
Line Cook
Thompson Ninety-Nine LLC
01.2023 - 02.2024
Line Cook
Main Street Station LLC
09.2021 - 01.2023
Vendor Stocker /Visual Merchandiser
Nestle Food Company
04.2018 - 08.2021
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster Career School