Desiree Peoples
Romulus,MI
Summary
Self-starting Culinary Manager with Number years of experience. Trained in leadership and sustainability practices with to motivate a kitchen staff while taking on multiple tasks. Adept at menu preparation and cost-effective management. Ambitious Job Title with proven track record of creating successful food service operations, managing staff and increasing profits. Extensive experience in menu design, ordering supplies and creating innovative solutions to food service challenges. Well-versed in hospitality standards and natural knack for building relationships with customers. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Job Title position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Culinary Manager
Wellbridge of Novi
Novi,MI
08.2023 - Current
- Reduced food waste through effective inventory management and menu planning.
- Developed strong vendor relationships, securing high-quality products at competitive prices.
- Organized special events menus, showcasing the restaurant''s culinary expertise and creativity while driving revenue growth opportunities.
- Monitored supply orders closely, ensuring sufficient stock without excessive surplus.
Boiler Apprentice
Hartford and Ratliff
Farmington, MI
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Worked under guidance of experienced professionals to learn trade best practices and techniques.
- Demonstrated eagerness to learn by asking questions and seeking clarification when necessary.
Prep Cook
Wellbridge Of Novi
Novi, MI
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple food stations simultaneously without compromising quality or speed.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Cabin Cleaner
Prime Flight Aviation
Wayne, MI
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Streamlined workflow processes for quicker turnaround times while maintaining a high standard of cleanliness throughout each aircraft cabin.
- Promoted a positive image of the airline by maintaining pristine cabin conditions and addressing any discrepancies immediately.
- Achieved consistent customer satisfaction through diligent adherence to company cleanliness policies.
- Received recognition from supervisors for consistently exceeding performance expectations in terms of speed and quality of work delivered.
Locating Technician
Utility Resource Group LLC
Dearborn, MI
02.2020 - 08.2020
- Reading and understanding road maps using the miss dig ticket system understanding tickets and prints for electric, natural gas, and Comcast locating underground utilities using transmitter and receiver.
Cook/Prep
Marycrest manor
Livonia, MI
08.2016 - 11.2019
- Cooking on a daily basis following recipes for fresh style cooking, fine dining style plating, some experience with cutting meats, also keeping area neat and clean, sanitized under state regulated guidelines.
Production Worker
PCA PACKAGING
Plymouth, MI
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Shrink wrapping boxes, small conveyer belt work, glueing, and stapling boxes.
Cook/Prep
Wellspring Lutheran Services
Livonia, MI
01.2009 - 08.2016
- Batch cooking for large groups, cleaning commercial kitchen equipment, prepping food for next shift ex: chopping vegetables, cooking off meats, making soups, and small baking items.
Ride Operator
Cedar Point
Sandusky, OH
06.2008 - 09.2008
- Ensuring safety of guest, operating a switch board and following the rules and regulations of cedar point.
Education
Hvacr/aas - Heating And Cooling/general Studies
Wayne County Community College
Detroit, MINone in HVAC -
Northwestern Technological Institute
Southfield, MI10.2024
High school or equivalent in General studies -
Cooley High School
Detroit, MI06.2008
Skills
- Cooking
- Time management
- Food Prep
- Grill
- Food Service
- Kitchen Staff
- Mechanical Knowledge
- HVAC
- English
- Restaurant Experience
- Food Safety
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Certification
- ServSafe Food Protection Manager, 04/01/19, 04/01/24
- Food Handler Certificate
Assessments
- Food Service: Problem-Solving Skills, Proficient, 12/01/18, https://share.indeedassessments.com/share_assignment/fvktpb3n5nwkngfo
- Attention to Detail, Familiar, 05/01/19, https://share.indeedassessments.com/share_to_profile/67283a1c7d2fb69add1bb4baaee8c1b1eed53dc074545cb7
- Delivery Driver, Completed, 05/01/19, https://share.indeedassessments.com/share_to_profile/be3d4420d3815c0a8bd7179881e44244eed53dc074545cb7
- Cooking Skills: Basic Food Preparation, Highly Proficient, 06/01/19, https://share.indeedassessments.com/share_to_profile/44c1343859aa75b66b01a4b62442dcbaeed53dc074545cb7
- Reliability, Highly Proficient, 05/01/19, https://share.indeedassessments.com/share_to_profile/31b4bb6b71335fab87a1ffe4bca25fddeed53dc074545cb7
- Food Safety, Expert, 12/01/19, https://share.indeedassessments.com/share_assignment/kkrm1scbfwwtsmcv
- Verbal Communication, Highly Proficient, 03/01/20, https://share.indeedassessments.com/share_to_profile/02245a63c612ed7f8e322cf30309e106eed53dc074545cb7
- Mechanical Knowledge, Familiar, 12/01/19, https://share.indeedassessments.com/share_to_profile/2c40696a4460bee89955770ff516bc1feed53dc074545cb7
- Work Style: Reliability, Highly Proficient, 12/01/19, https://share.indeedassessments.com/share_to_profile/b7563692403e404d6ea725f078ec4dd0eed53dc074545cb7
- Delivery Driver, Proficient, 06/01/20, https://share.indeedassessments.com/attempts/13126104564f03b6e7da8f0f430436ddeed53dc074545cb7
Timeline
Assistant Culinary Manager
Wellbridge of Novi
08.2023 - Current
Boiler Apprentice
Hartford and Ratliff
02.2023 - 08.2023
Prep Cook
Wellbridge Of Novi
08.2022 - 01.2023
Cabin Cleaner
Prime Flight Aviation
05.2022 - 07.2022
Locating Technician
Utility Resource Group LLC
02.2020 - 08.2020
Production Worker
PCA PACKAGING
06.2018 - 08.2018
Cook/Prep
Marycrest manor
08.2016 - 11.2019
Cook/Prep
Wellspring Lutheran Services
01.2009 - 08.2016
Ride Operator
Cedar Point
06.2008 - 09.2008
None in HVAC -
Northwestern Technological Institute
High school or equivalent in General studies -
Cooley High School
Hvacr/aas - Heating And Cooling/general Studies
Wayne County Community College