Elizabeth Louis
New Haven,CT
Summary
Experienced culinary professional with a strong background in meal preparation and food safety protocols. Proven ability to maintain optimal food temperatures and adhere to strict handling standards. Committed to enhancing team collaboration and sharing innovative recipes and cooking techniques.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
LCB Senior Living
Stamford, CT
07.2021 - Current
- Prepare and serve meals for 40 to 50 residents daily, accommodating diverse dietary and health needs.
- Collaborate with nursing staff to support resident wellness and address changing needs.
- Train and mentor new team members, ensuring compliance with food safety and company standards.
- Deliver compassionate service to residents, including those with age-related memory loss.
- Support operations, including banquet setup, catering, and maintaining safe, sanitary conditions.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in kitchen and food storage areas.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
Back Waiter
Terrain Coffee
Westport, CT
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Supported front waitstaff to deliver excellent dining experiences, and timely service.
- Maintained clean and organized table setups and server stations.
- Assisted with customer needs, ensuring satisfaction, and quick resolution of concerns.
- Supported kitchen staff by restocking supplies during busy shifts.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss service improvements and operational flow.
Line Cook / Food Prep
Panera Bread
Shelton, CT
10.2020 - 09.2021
- Promoted for consistent quality and a 90% customer satisfaction rating.
- Prepared 50–100 meals per day while ensuring compliance with dietary restrictions, and food safety standards.
- Maintained ingredient inventory, and restocked supplies to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
- Assisted with prep tasks, plating, and maintaining a clean, sanitary kitchen environment.
- Adapted quickly to changing priorities during peak service hours in a fast-paced environment.
- Maintained hygienic kitchen with regular mopping, disinfecting workspace and washing utensils and glassware.
Education
Culinary Arts Certificate -
CT State Community College – Norwalk
Norwalk, CT12.2025
Physical Therapist Aide -
CT State Community College – Housatonic
Bridgeport, CT12.2024
Community Health Worker / Mental Health First Aid Certificate -
CT State Community College – Housatonic
Bridgeport, CT08.2023
Skills
- Community health support
- Mental health first aid
- Resident care
- Menu guidance
- Dining service
- Complaint resolution
- Meal prep
- Sanitation
- Inventory management
- Banquet and catering support
- MS Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Communication
- Nutrition awareness
- Multitasking
- Hospitality and service industry background
- Food preparation
Languages
- English
- Creole
- French
Timeline
Back Waiter
Terrain Coffee
08.2022 - 12.2022
Cook
LCB Senior Living
07.2021 - Current
Line Cook / Food Prep
Panera Bread
10.2020 - 09.2021
Culinary Arts Certificate -
CT State Community College – Norwalk
Physical Therapist Aide -
CT State Community College – Housatonic
Community Health Worker / Mental Health First Aid Certificate -
CT State Community College – Housatonic