Edna Gay Edmond
NORT PORT,United States
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with over 5 years of experience in preparing and presenting high-quality dishes across diverse cuisines. Expertise in utilizing fresh ingredients and innovative flavor combinations to create memorable dining experiences while consistently upholding exceptional standards of food quality and presentation. Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced kitchen environments, demonstrating strong teamwork and communication skills for effective collaboration with kitchen staff. Committed to contributing a passion for cooking and dedication to excellence within a vibrant culinary team.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Grand Living
Venice, FL
02.2025 - Current
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
- Collaborated with executive chef to develop innovative menu items, leading to increased guest return rates and positive reviews.
- Mentored junior kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative work environment that improved overall team performance.
- Implemented proper cleaning procedures, ensuring a safe and sanitary kitchen workspace compliant with health department regulations.
- Increased kitchen productivity by optimizing workflow processes and delegating tasks appropriately within the team.
Cook
Sunseeker
Port Charlotte, FL
12.2023 - Current
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
Catering Cook
Venetian Golf Club
Venice, FL
09.2018 - 04.2022
- Prepared customized menus for private clients based on dietary restrictions, preferences, and catering.
- Executed preparation and cooking of top-tier meals efficiently for event catering.
Education
Certificate - Culinary
Sheridan Technical College
Hollywood, FL06.2019
Skills
- Attention to details
- Customer focus
- Demonstrated proficiency in preparing and cooking a wide variety of dishes
- Ensuring high quality and consistency in taste
- Efficiently prepared and cooked a variety of dishes in a fast-paced restaurant kitchen environment
- Prepared customized menus for private clients based on dietary restrictions
- Prepared and cooked high quality dishes in a timely manner for catering events
Timeline
Sous Chef
Grand Living
02.2025 - Current
Cook
Sunseeker
12.2023 - Current
Catering Cook
Venetian Golf Club
09.2018 - 04.2022
Certificate - Culinary
Sheridan Technical College