DEANNA HORNBACK
Mesa,CO
Summary
Quality-driven Sous Chef maintains complete understanding of kitchen operations, equipment and sanitation. Demonstrates organizational skills, budgeting experience and full knowledge of financial reports. Hires, trains and manages staff to provide employees with adequate guidance and resources to accomplish established objectives.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Lead
Rifle Creek Golf Course
Rifle, Colorado
03.2023 - 12.2023
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, and silverware
- Ensured accurate completion of all necessary paperwork related to kitchen operations
- Negotiated with vendors to obtain the best prices for ingredients and supplies
- Prepared food and set up for most of the tournaments this summer ranging from 50 to 130 golfers and volunteers
- Helped with creating menus for all of the tournaments.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
- Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.
- Supervised cooks and other kitchen personnel during meal services.
- Created diverse cuisines for full restaurant, special event, catering and tasting menus.
- Communicated effectively with wait staff regarding patron food allergies and dietary restrictions.
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
Orthodontic Assistant
Dr. Johnson/All Kids Dental
Glenwood Springs, Colorado
06.2022 - 07.2023
- Replaced wires and broken brackets
- Took impressions for retainers
- Made fixed and removable retainers
- Poured impressions up to make retainers
- Removed braces and used handpiece to remove cement
- Sterilization of instruments
- Took X-rays.
Dental Assistant
Dr. Nardecchia
Carbondale, Colorado
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Assisted the doctor in extractions, fillings, and root canals
- Took X-rays
- Sterilization of all instruments
- Participated in continuing education courses related to current dental practices and procedures
- Prepared treatment rooms with appropriate instruments before each appointment.
Office Manager
Maple Leaf Lawn Services
Marietta, Georgia
04.2019 - 12.2021
- Fostered relationships with vendors to expedite orders, repairs, and maintenance
- Delivered quality customer service to staff and customers
- Addressed and resolved client or customer inquiries to foster superior standards of service
- Provided administrative support for executive staff, including scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, and taking meeting minutes
- Assisted with the development of marketing and promotional materials.
Education
Associate of Arts - Baking And Pastry Arts
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
Boulder, COSkills
- Food Plating and Presentation
- Collaborative Relationships
- Customer Needs Assessments
- Kitchen Team Development
- Safe Food Handling
- Portion Control
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Food Preparation
- Dish Preparation
- Customer Service
- Inventory Management
- Menu Memorization
- Food Safety
- Workflow Optimization
- Cost Control
- High-Quality Ingredients
- Foodservice
- Equipment Usage
- Special Dietary Requirements
- Ordering and Requisitions
- Operations Support
- Supervising Food Prep
- Garnishing and Plating
- Menu Planning
- Vendor Relations
- Safety Management
- Heavy Lifting
- Compliance
- Positive and Professional
- Performance Improvement
- Catering Background
- Kitchen Equipment Operation
- Culinary Trends Monitoring
- Detail Oriented
- Menu Development
Career Objective
- Kitchen Lead, Rifle Creek Golf Course, Rifle, Colorado
- Orthodontic Assistant, Dr. Johnson/All KIds Dental, Glenwood Springs, Colorado
- Dental Assis-Raystant, Dr. Nardecchia, Carbondale, Colorado
- Office Manager, Maple Leaf Lawn Services, Marietta, Georgia
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 02/11/68
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Kitchen Lead
Rifle Creek Golf Course
03.2023 - 12.2023
Orthodontic Assistant
Dr. Johnson/All Kids Dental
06.2022 - 07.2023
Dental Assistant
Dr. Nardecchia
03.2022 - 06.2022
Office Manager
Maple Leaf Lawn Services
04.2019 - 12.2021
Associate of Arts - Baking And Pastry Arts
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts