Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
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Dori Kennedy
Williamsburg,VA
Summary
Overview
14
years of professional experience
Work History
The Black ExperienceWilliamsburg Va
Volunteer Digital Content Creator
01.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Enhanced brand visibility by creating engaging digital content across various platforms.
- Strengthened content through proofreading and editing.
- Collected and analyzed data from variety of sources to create detailed market research reports for top-level decision makers.
- Created dynamic graphics and pieces to increase website and social media traffic.
- Gathering and imputing data and research
Berrets Seafood RestaurantWilliamsburg
Sous Chef
08.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Creating unique recipes
- Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
- Maintained high-quality standards by conducting regular quality checks on ingredients, storage conditions, and finished products.
- Ensured compliance with health regulations by maintaining clean, organized, and sanitary workspace at all times.
Beer NerdsSan Francisco
Chef
08.2019 - 12.2019
Job overview
- Development of new menu items and recipes
- Training other kitchen staff in menu
- Creating food pairings with available tap
- Maintaining efficient and clean kitchen
- Bartender
- Pouring and serving craft beers and wines
- Engaging guest
- Knowledge of POS and basic understanding of serving alcohol.
Epic SteakhouseSan Francisco
Pastry Cook
04.2018 - 08.2019
Job overview
- Knowledge of bread making, pastry basics, flavor profiling and pairing
- Plate design and menus composition
- Time management for banquets and line
- Expediting orders and maintaining food quality
- Helping to manage and support a team and communicate with all chefs and front and back of house employees
- Serving up to four hundred guests in a night.
Claremont Country ClubOakland, CA
Prep Cook / Garde Manger Line Cook / Banquet Prep
05.2017 - 12.2017
Job overview
- Grilling, frying, carving, serving and plating for service of up to two hundred private club members.
New Town Art GalleryWilliamsburg, VA
Head Volunteer
01.2010 - 01.2016
Job overview
- Organizing and managing food settings and distribution for parties, sales, and organization of other volunteers
- Sales management and customer service.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
Education
Treasure Island Job CorpsSan Francisco, CA
Culinary
04.2018
University Overview
Learned the importance of front of the house and back of the house cooperation. Fundamentals of Garde Manger and the mother sauces as well as some of their derivatives. Basics of baking using fresh and instant yeast. Work with quick dough and pastries. Fundamentals of the cold mother sauces and pastry creams and sauces. Plate design and proportions. Basics of bistro and the style of cooking for Italian, French, German, and Greek cuisine.
Jamestown HighschoolWilliamsburg, VA
Highschool Diploma
06.2010
University Overview
Skills
- Customer Service
- Research methods
- Team Collaboration
- Copywriting
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- Graphic Design
- Microsoft Office
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Verbal and written communication
- Culinary expertise
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Timeline
Sous Chef
Berrets Seafood Restaurant
08.2022 - Current
Volunteer Digital Content Creator
The Black Experience
01.2020 - Current
Chef
Beer Nerds
08.2019 - 12.2019
Pastry Cook
Epic Steakhouse
04.2018 - 08.2019
Prep Cook / Garde Manger Line Cook / Banquet Prep
Claremont Country Club
05.2017 - 12.2017
Head Volunteer
New Town Art Gallery
01.2010 - 01.2016
Treasure Island Job Corps
Culinary
Jamestown Highschool
Highschool Diploma