Elliott Hill
Rockford
Summary
I am a highly motivated aspiring chef looking to take that step up and continue to grow my career. I have worked in a kitchen for going on six years now and have always felt comfortable and thrived under pressure. My dad worked in the industry while I was growing up, and food in general has always been a great interest of mine; I am eager to grow as a cook. I have many strong traits that help me be successful in the kitchen, and I am looking to add to that list. I started as a dishwasher and, after a few months, was promoted to pizza maker. Now I am trained to do everything and work every station. I have come up with many different recipes for rotational pizza and burger ideas at my current workplace. have had a lot of experience making pizzas, pastas, and sandwiches. All of the dough, pizza sauce, marinara, alfredo, Italian sausage, and many other main ingredients are made from scratch. After graduating in the fall, I plan to further my education in culinary by getting more certifications and possibly attending other culinary schools.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Cook
Nonno's Homestyle Italian
Cedar Springs, MI
11.2021 - Current
- Prepared and executed menu items following authentic Italian recipes and presentation standards.
- Collaborated with the kitchen team to ensure timely food service during peak hours.
- Trained new staff on pizza preparation, safety protocols, and operational procedures.
- Prepared raw materials for cooking by cutting vegetables and preparing dough, sauces, and other ingredients.
- Developed seasonal specials, contributing creative ideas to enhance menu offerings.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep tasks and effectively organizing workstations.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations in compliance with health regulations.
- Assisted in inventory management by tracking ingredient usage and minimizing waste.
Education
Associate of Science - Culinary Arts
Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, MI09-2026
No Degree - Culinary Arts
Kent Career Tech Center
Grand Rapids, MI05-2024
High School Diploma -
Rockford Highschool
Rockford, MI05-2024
Skills
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Highly motivated
- Cleaning and organization
- Food preparation
- Food safety knowledge
- Knife Skills
- Following cooking methods
- Professional attitude
- Reliable and trustworthy
Accomplishments
- Went through a Spanish immersion program in elementary school, and continued it throughout middle and high school to receive my seal of biliteracy.
- Played lacrosse for nine years, but stopped after high school to pursue other things, like my culinary arts degree.
- Was in Boy Scouts up until I was 16, received my Arrow of Light and Star rank.
Certification
- ServSafe Food Handler
- ServSafe Allergens
- ServSafe Food Protection Manager
- ServSafe Alcohol Course & Primary Exam Michigan
- Seal of Biliteracy
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- Cooking with friends and family
- Learning about music history
- Watching and attending sports events
- Sneaker/vinyl collector
Timeline
Line Cook
Nonno's Homestyle Italian
11.2021 - Current
Associate of Science - Culinary Arts
Grand Rapids Community College
No Degree - Culinary Arts
Kent Career Tech Center
High School Diploma -
Rockford Highschool