Devin Hershberger
Schenectady
Summary
Line cook with hands-on experience in fast-paced kitchens, upscale dining, large festivals, and private events. Efficient with prep and able to uphold kitchen standards during service. A strong team player focused on improving skills and growing in the culinary industry.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Cook
Sarah’s Kitchen
Saratoga Springs, NY
06.2025 - Current
- Daily service in a fast-paced kitchen maintaining quality and consistency
- Handle morning prep, station setup, and kitchen breakdown while keeping kitchen standards
- Collaborate with team to efficiently execute operations
Line Cook
Milas
Schenectady, NY
01.2025 - 06.2025
- Prepared and plated various foods in a high-paced kitchen
- Maintained food safety, cleanliness of line, and organization
- Prepared food and prep for multiple stations
Line Cook / Private Event Cook
Angelo’s 677 Prime
Albany, NY
12.2022 - 01.2025
- Worked multiple stations in an upscale steakhouse environment
- Prepared high-end dishes with attention to detail and consistency
- Assisted in preparing food for large high end parties
- Maintained sanitation standards and station organization
Prep & Plating
Albany Wine & Food Festival (AWFF)
Albany, NY
02.2023 - 02.2024
- Plated dishes for a large scale banquet
Line Cook
Walt Disney World
Orlando, FL
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Hollywood Brown Derby
- Prepared high-end dishes in a high-volume kitchen
- Focused on speed, accuracy, and quality control during service
- EPCOT – International Food & Wine Festival
- Performed large-scale prep for festival operations serving thousands daily
- Maintained standards while working under strict time frames
Italy Culinary Internship
Italy
05.2023 - 05.2023
- Traveled to multiple cities studying authentic Italian cooking techniques
- Worked alongside culinary professors and professionals
First Turn – Mass Prep & Cook
Kentucky Derby
Louisville, KY
05.2023 - 05.2023
- Assisted in large-scale food production for a major international event
Prep Cook
PVA
Clifton Park, NY
05.2022 - 12.2022
Line Cook & Cashier
Dino’s Pizza
Burnt Hills, NY
02.2021 - 05.2022
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary
SUNY Schenectady Community College
Schenectady, NYSkills
- High-volume service execution
- Prep efficiency & organization
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability in fast-paced kitchens
- Following recipes & standards
- Working under pressure
- Workload management
- Attention to detail
Certification
- ServSafe Manager Certified
- Food Handler Certified
- TIPS Certified
Timeline
Line Cook
Sarah’s Kitchen
06.2025 - Current
Line Cook
Milas
01.2025 - 06.2025
Line Cook
Walt Disney World
06.2023 - 12.2023
Italy Culinary Internship
05.2023 - 05.2023
First Turn – Mass Prep & Cook
Kentucky Derby
05.2023 - 05.2023
Prep & Plating
Albany Wine & Food Festival (AWFF)
02.2023 - 02.2024
Line Cook / Private Event Cook
Angelo’s 677 Prime
12.2022 - 01.2025
Prep Cook
PVA
05.2022 - 12.2022
Line Cook & Cashier
Dino’s Pizza
02.2021 - 05.2022
Associate of Arts - Culinary
SUNY Schenectady Community College