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Crystal Barnes

Seattle,WA

Summary

Professional culinary leader with strong expertise in kitchen operations and team management. Skilled in menu planning, food preparation, and maintaining high-quality standards. Known for fostering collaboration, adapting to changing needs, and consistently achieving results. Demonstrates proficiency in inventory management, health and safety compliance, and staff training.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook

University of Washington
03.2023 - Current
  • Cook and/or bake items from scratch to include sauces, marinades and spice blends;
  • Prepare meat, fish and fowl for cooking according to standard recipes, menus, or verbal instructions; butcher larger cuts of meat, fish, and fowl;
  • Prepare and cook vegetables, fruits, soups and cereals; prepare salads, quick breads, desserts and beverages;
  • Prepare all types of bakery and dessert items according to standard recipes, menus, or verbal instructions;
  • Operate cooking and kitchen equipment which may include, but not limited to, grills, burners, woks, ovens, microwaves, slicers, toasters, food processors and blenders;
  • Review preparation lists and make adjustments as needed to meet production schedule or specific needs; test new recipes and ingredients;
  • Maintain par inventory levels; rotate stock; store leftover ingredients and products;
  • May complete forms including par order forms, waste sheets, temperature logs, and/or production logs;
  • May clean kitchen equipment and work area or direct this function;
  • May direct Food Service Workers, students, and temporary workers;
  • May assist in orienting and training new staff.

Human Resources Intern

Seattle Central College
01.2023 - 06.2023
  • Filed paperwork, sorted, and delivered mail and maintained office organization.
  • Performed clerical duties to assist human resources department.
  • Created and updated tracking spreadsheets using MS Excel.
  • Developed strong written and verbal communication skills.

Human Resources Intern

Seatle Central College
01.2023 - 06.2023
  • Performed clerical duties to assist human resources department.
  • Managed confidential employee files, maintaining accurate records for performance evaluations, salary adjustments, and promotions.

Catering Prep Cook

Dsquared hospitality
08.2021 - 04.2022
  • Producing items custom tailored to clients’ needs
  • Providing catering service varies from business venues to private residences

Cook

Woodlawn Park Zoo – Levy
04.2019 - 01.2022
  • Preparing food items daily according to inventory needs.
  • Producing Veggie Cups, Fruit Cups, Veggie Wraps, Caesar Wraps
  • Pizza for Retail &Events
  • Kitchen Sanitation, wiping down Counters, Sweeping, Mopping, Rotating Stock by food safety standards
  • Following all Food & Safety Regulations

Lead Cook

Snoqualmie Casino
09.2019 - 08.2021
  • Responsible for the quality, quantity, consistency, and timeliness of all food production of the kitchen.
  • Ensure the presentation, portioning, food compatibility, garnishes, substitution procedures are followed consistently.
  • Collaborate with Sous Chef to ensure proper training of Prep and Line Cooks.
  • Implement and uphold all proper food handling procedures for food storage, rotation, spoilage, sanitation, and prevention of cross-contamination.
  • Responsible for following recipes, times, and temperatures to produce high quality and consistent products.

Line Concessions Supervisor

Lumen Field – First & Goal Hospitality
02.2019 - 09.2019
  • Overseas operations of 3-10 Concessions stands during events
  • Managing 15-60 Employee's
  • Customer Service & Satisfaction
  • Responsible for Inventory, Equipment & Maintenance functionality
  • Upholding all policies & procedures are followed in accordance with Health & Safety Regulations
  • Ensuring all liquor license procedures are maintained by all staff holding a mast twelve classifications.
  • Trouble shooting Staff, Equipment, & Inventory Issues

Shift Lead / Customer Service

Taco time Northwest
10.2014 - 01.2019
  • Training new employees to policy and procedures to ensure success. Managing 3-6 employees
  • Issuing breaks, trouble shooting schedule conflicts, creating a daily floor plan for employees to adhere to
  • Manage Drive-Thru/Back Kitchen jointly, taking customer orders, monitoring food production staff
  • Designated Closer, cleaning walk-in, back kitchen, counters, heavy lifting, sweeping/mopping
  • Selected for Drive-Thru based on consistently accurate cash drawers; Counted-in/counted-out cash drawers, entering daily cash logs, guest counts
  • Commended for good customer service, specially addressing complaints calmly and swiftly

Hospitality

Centerplate
07.2011 - 09.2017
  • Prep Cook 2014-2017
  • Produced food items according to recipes & demands
  • Assisted with all prep whenever possible
  • Items produced were entrees for the Suites for private events
  • Shift lead - Cashiers 2012-2014
  • Managed 3-5 cashiers, counted in drawers totaling $900-$1100; Commended for accuracy
  • Counted out 3-5 cash drawers four times per shift; Performed 2 money drops up to $2000 each
  • Monitored for under-aged selling of beer/wine, Beginning, and ending inventory
  • Supervised fry cook and food runner, monitoring for food waste, perishable inventory, quality
  • Cashier 2012-2013
  • Received customer orders, checked ID for beer/wine sales; Counted in/counted out cash drawer
  • Fry Cook 2011-2012
  • Promptly assembling at items in a timely fashion to ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Maintaining Clean and Sanitary Work environment.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Native Enterprise Small Business Startup

The Northwest Chamber
Seattle, WA
06-2025

Industrial Manufacturing Academy - undefined

South Seattle College
Seattle, WA
01.2015

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Leadership Skills
  • Culinary Skills
  • Class 12 Liquor License
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite
  • First Aid/ CPR
  • Forklift
  • OSHA 30
  • Small Business start up
  • Accounting
  • Power BI
  • Human Resources

Internship

  • Seattle Central College-2023
  • Human Resources

Interests

Interested in making a difference in the community by bringing my skills and passion together Finding a way to showcase my education and sharing my knowledge of business through educating my indigenous community by creating training segments

Timeline

Cook

University of Washington
03.2023 - Current

Human Resources Intern

Seattle Central College
01.2023 - 06.2023

Human Resources Intern

Seatle Central College
01.2023 - 06.2023

Catering Prep Cook

Dsquared hospitality
08.2021 - 04.2022

Lead Cook

Snoqualmie Casino
09.2019 - 08.2021

Cook

Woodlawn Park Zoo – Levy
04.2019 - 01.2022

Line Concessions Supervisor

Lumen Field – First & Goal Hospitality
02.2019 - 09.2019

Shift Lead / Customer Service

Taco time Northwest
10.2014 - 01.2019

Hospitality

Centerplate
07.2011 - 09.2017

Industrial Manufacturing Academy - undefined

South Seattle College

Associate of Applied Science - Native Enterprise Small Business Startup

The Northwest Chamber

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