Courtney Hitch
Columbus,OH
Summary
Culinary professional- where my 5+ years in customer service and 14 years experience in culinary will contribute to the productivity and success of an organization. Looking to expand my knowledge and further my career.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Hilton
Columbus, OH
09.2022 - Current
- Conducted frequent line checks to keep food at proper temperatures in holding zones.
- Monitored food products, driving quality, freshness and integrity.
- Trained and supervised line cooks to develop new skills and improve team performance.
- Helped with developing new dishes for specials in the restaurant.
- Liaised closely with kitchen and front-of-house personnel.
- Plated food according to restaurant artistic guidelines to promote attractive presentation.
- Supervised kitchen food preparation in demanding, high-volume environments.
Banquet Cook
Hilton Columbus
Columbus, OH
08.2021 - Current
- Follow and prepare foods on daily Banquet Event Orders
- Maintained foods at proper temperature for taste and safety
- Assessed dishes for quality, freshness, and presentation prior to serving
- Prepared entrees, appetizers and desserts
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously
- Accommodated special requests, substitutions or adjustments to meet dietary restrictions
- Plated and examined completed orders to verify quality and portion size.
Food truck worker
Ray Ray's Hog Pit
Columbus, OH
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Prepare and load up smoker and/or grill with meats for daily service
- Reviewed food orders carefully to prepare accurate meal trays
- Maintained food supply, reported low-stock items, and rotated stock
- Sanitized surface areas and kitchen equipment to prevent infection or cross contamination
- Set up work stations, prep tables, and service counters for daily food service
- Mixed ingredients and prepared special dressings and sauces for cooks
- Assisted with food service by working closely with servers to move food out quickly
- Prepared for busy periods by cutting, slicing and washing frequently used ingredients
- Operated cash register, handled money, and gave correct change.
Lead Prep Cook
Restoration Hardware
Columbus, OH
12.2019 - 04.2020
- Oversaw work of team of 5 kitchen staff members, training new employees and correcting problem behaviors
- Prepared items following daily prep sheets to ensure stock levels for kitchen
- Kept kitchen stocked and stations ready, using pre-opening hours to fully prepare for each day's work
- Prepared sauces, garnishes, and salads to help staff meet customer demands
- Stored food in designated containers and storage areas to maintain freshness
- Ensured food was stored and cooked at correct temperature by regulating temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters
- Protected foods from spoilage with proper storage and stock rotation.
Cook 1 and Banquet Cook
Hollywood Casino
Columbus, OH
11.2014 - 11.2019
- Fill in on all stations including saute, grill, pizza, asian and carving when staffing was low
- Prepare and cook items daily accordingly to Banquet Event Orders
- Acting supervisor on days when management was not available.
- Prepared and served meals by reviewing recipes and combining and cooking ingredients.
- Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
- Trained, managed and guided kitchen staff to improve overall performance, service quality and productivity.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces and salads.
Line Cook
Hangover Easy
Columbus, OH
- Avoided waste and produced consistent results by memorizing recipes, portion sizes, and plating techniques
- Restocked and prepared stations with necessary supplies and equipment in support of kitchen operations
- Helped chef and sous chef, carried out orders, and monitored performance of kitchen staff
- Coordinated smooth deliveries, completing items simultaneously to deliver delicious food and memorable experiences
- Monitored stock and replenished low materials on food line
- Handled rushes and used slow periods to clean, prep ingredients and restock supplies
- Inspected and cleaned food preparation areas and serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices
- Produced consistent dish quality using established recipes and cooking expertise.
Education
Associates in Applied Science - Culinary
Columbus Culinary Institute
Columbus, OH05.2012
Nursing
University of Toledo
Toledo, OHSkills
- Workstation preparation
- Dish quality assurance
- Cooking
- Plating and garnishing
- Cleaning and sanitization
- Safe food handling
- Supply restocking
- Recipe-based cooking
- Positive and professional
- Customer Service
- Line Inspections
- Supervising Food Prep
Timeline
Sous Chef
Hilton
09.2022 - Current
Banquet Cook
Hilton Columbus
08.2021 - Current
Food truck worker
Ray Ray's Hog Pit
05.2021 - 08.2021
Lead Prep Cook
Restoration Hardware
12.2019 - 04.2020
Cook 1 and Banquet Cook
Hollywood Casino
11.2014 - 11.2019
Line Cook
Hangover Easy
Associates in Applied Science - Culinary
Columbus Culinary Institute
Nursing
University of Toledo
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