Deanna Stanley
Wichita,KS
Summary
As a seasoned professional with a proven track record at Levy Restaurants, I excel in kitchen operations and team leadership. My expertise in food safety standards, combined with a strong ability to foster positive team dynamics, has consistently contributed to successful outcomes in fast-paced environments.
I have had the privilege of supporting prestigious events, including the U.S. Open Tennis Championships in Augusta, Georgia; the Memorial Golf Tournament in Dublin, Ohio; and the Wells Fargo Golf Tournament in North Carolina, as well as various college and professional football games. My experience in these high-profile settings has honed my skills in delivering exceptional culinary experiences while ensuring operational excellence.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Lead
Levy Restaurants
Louisville, KY
10.2023 - Current
- KEC Expo Center
- Led and influenced team members through actions and expectations to meet improvement goals.
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Rotated through series of different stations based on team needs.
- Fostered positive employee relationships through communication, training and development coaching.
- Monitored team progress and enforced deadlines.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and free of safety hazards to maximize efficiency.
- Assigned projects and distributed tasks to team members as per area of expertise.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality and conformance.
- Maintained daily inventory to facilitate successful material distribution.
Cold Line Team Member
Levy Restaurants
Berkeley, CA
09.2023 - Current
- University of Berkeley Cal
- Organized and prepared BEO's for all parties
- Prepared simple salads and common entrees
- Cut fruits in precise shapes for serving
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Dressed, seasoned and garnished appetizers and salads to prepare for food service.
- Helped train and develop new talent.
- Completed special orders according to customer dietary needs.
- Ran stadium North kitchen on game day for Chefs table in VIP lounge.
Line Lead
Levy Restaurants
Flushing, NY
08.2023 - Current
- US Open
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Maintained hygienic kitchen with regular mopping, disinfecting workspace and washing utensils and glassware.
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products.
- Prepped garnishes to reduce wait times during lunch and dinner rush.
- Washed and peeled ingredients to prepare for different meals and recipes.
Owner/Operator
3am Cookies, LLC
Wichita, KS
10.2019 - Current
- Bake, decorate and distribute in mass amounts on a regular basis.
- Rolled, cut and shaped dough to form bread, rolls, cookies, cupcakes, pie crusts and other baked goods.
- Designed appealing product displays to maintain unique presentation.
- Placed dough in pans, molds and sheets, monitoring products during baking and adjusting temperatures as needed.
Office Assistant
Fastenair Corporation
Wichita, KS
10.2008 - 10.2023
- Support human resources by certifying and processing payroll, electronic deposits and pay adjustments while distributing checks with zero lag time.
- Prepare accurate financial reports each month by collecting, analyzing and summarizing account information.
- Communicate with clients via email, phone, online presentations, screen-share and in-person meetings.
Pastry Cook
Augusta National Golf Club
Augusta, GA
04.2021 - 04.2022
- Decorated pastries using icing, frosting and other toppings, resulting in beautiful appearance and delicious flavor.
- Assisted with plating and serving desserts.
- Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
- Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
Butler County Community College
El Dorado, KS05.2022
High School Diploma -
Cowley County Community College And Area Vocational-Technical School
Arkansas City, KS05.2014
Skills
- Professional cookie decorator
- Production and processing experience
- Cleaning and organizing skills
- Critical thinking
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Active listening
- People skills
- Working collaboratively
- Online Marketing
- Kitchen Operations
- Food Preparation
- Ingredient Preparation
- Food Safety Standards
- Menu Item Memorization
- Ingredient Stocking
- Kitchen Organization
- Time Management
- Food Allergen Safety
Timeline
Line Lead
Levy Restaurants
10.2023 - Current
Cold Line Team Member
Levy Restaurants
09.2023 - Current
Line Lead
Levy Restaurants
08.2023 - Current
Pastry Cook
Augusta National Golf Club
04.2021 - 04.2022
Owner/Operator
3am Cookies, LLC
10.2019 - Current
Office Assistant
Fastenair Corporation
10.2008 - 10.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
Butler County Community College
High School Diploma -
Cowley County Community College And Area Vocational-Technical School