Debbie VanEnkevort
Midlothian,TX
Summary
Dependable culinary worker with experience in food preparation, knife handling, cooking methods and maintaining kitchen cleanliness. Utilizes efficient organizational skills to streamline kitchen processes and support chefs. Knowledge of food safety protocols and effective teamwork. Some experience with bartending and coffee service.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line /Kitchen Prep Cook
Redhawk Golf & Country Club-Davis's Express
04.2023 - 05.2024
- Operated large-volume cooking equipment such as grills, deep-fat fryers, and flat-top griddles.
- Cooked and prepared ready to eat foods such as hot dogs, cheeseburgers, sandwiches and wraps.
- Utilized strong multitasking skills to effectively manage multiple orders at once while ensuring high-quality output and timely service.
- Preserved freshness of food by storing in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
- Restocked refrigerator walk-in and maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Collaborated with team to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Light bartending and barista service of specialty and standard cocktails, espressos, lattes and cappuccinos
Culinary Apprentice
Kitchens for Good
09.2020 - 04.2022
- Completed 360 hours culinary training in a mass production kitchen and 110 hours Rouxbe online culinary school training
- Utilized and received training in dry, moist and combination heat cooking, proper seasoning, knife skills, mother sauces, pasta making, plant-based cooking, food allergens and culinary math
- Prepared food following a recipe, measuring and mixing ingredients, washing, peeling, and cutting fruits and vegetables, trimming and cutting meat, poultry and fish, and creating sauces, stocks and broths
- Followed food and kitchen safety protocols, including sanitary station management, proper food storage, and COVID 19
- Prepped vegetables and portioned food for Project Nourish helping to create 1100 scratch-made, heat-and-eat meals for weekly hunger relief
Prep Cook
The Cheesecake Factory
03.2021 - 08.2021
- Prepped 20+ types of appetizers, small plates, and entrees from scratch according to recipes for consistent results and quality
- Produced individual menu items 400+ times per shift with efficiency, accuracy, and attention to detail
- Followed food and kitchen safety protocols, including sanitary station management, proper food storage, and COVID 19
- Preserved freshness by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator with proper labeling
- Operated a variety of kitchen equipment to measure, and mix ingredients, wash, and cut vegetables, and prepare poultry, beef and shrimp for culinary use
Cook 1
Sharp Chula Vista Hospital
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Prepared food for special diets, portion, cook and set up hot food station for breakfast and lunch service
- Followed recipes or directions for preparing, seasoning, and cooking soups, meats, and vegetables
- Practiced proper food storage, safety and sanitation
- Plated 100+ meals at breakfast and lunch efficiently under time constraints for timely service during service
Faculty Coordinator
Pima Medical Institute
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Managed day-to-day teacher instructional support and professional development
Director
MAAC Community Charter High School
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Responsible for daily operations of the high school and and management of staff and students.
Administrator/Coordinator/Teacher
Learn 4 Life
01.2007 - 01.2014
- Assisted with daily operations of 2 charter schools, staff and students.
Education
Culinary Apprenticeship Program
Kitchens For Good
San Diego, CA2019
Culinary Foundations 1& 2 -
Rouxbe Online Culinary School
2019
Bachelor of Science -
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK1996
Skills
- ServSafe Food Handler Permit
- Allergy Awareness Training
- Food Safety and Sanitation
- Culinary Knife Proficiency
- Essential Cooking Techniques
- Effective Time Management
- Proficient with Kitchen Equipment
- Bartending and Barista Fundamentals
- Collaborative Team Player
- Detail-oriented Mindset
Certification
ServSafe Food Handler Permit 11/28/23-11/28/26
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Line /Kitchen Prep Cook
Redhawk Golf & Country Club-Davis's Express
04.2023 - 05.2024
Prep Cook
The Cheesecake Factory
03.2021 - 08.2021
Cook 1
Sharp Chula Vista Hospital
01.2021 - 03.2021
Culinary Apprentice
Kitchens for Good
09.2020 - 04.2022
Faculty Coordinator
Pima Medical Institute
01.2018 - 01.2019
Director
MAAC Community Charter High School
01.2015 - 01.2017
Administrator/Coordinator/Teacher
Learn 4 Life
01.2007 - 01.2014
Culinary Apprenticeship Program
Kitchens For Good
Culinary Foundations 1& 2 -
Rouxbe Online Culinary School
Bachelor of Science -
University of Oklahoma
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