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Elizabeth Wingert
Hallsville,TX
Summary
Accomplished Executive Chef with a proven track record in a Culinary Arts Class, enhancing customer satisfaction through innovative menus and exceptional service. Skilled in food safety and hospitality service, adept at coaching and mentoring kitchen staff. Demonstrated success in improving operations and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Overview
2
years of professional experience
1
Certificate
Work History
Culinary Arts Class
Executive Chef
09.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Maintained a safe and sanitary work environment, adhering to health department standards and regulations.
- Increased customer satisfaction by creating innovative and diverse menus tailored to various dietary needs.
- Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for restaurant.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Delivered excellent food quality and maximized customer satisfaction by preparing meals according to customer requests.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Enhanced guest satisfaction ratings by consistently delivering exceptional service in a high-pressure environment.
- Participated in community outreach events such as charity dinners or fundraisers to give back to the local community while promoting brand awareness.
- Generated employee schedules and work assignments and determined appropriate compensation rates.
- Mentored junior chefs, enhancing team skills and fostering culture of continuous improvement.
- Collaborated with front of house to ensure cohesive and superior guest experience.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
Longview Highschool
Teacher's Assistant
08.2023 - 05.2024
Job overview
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Graded assignments and reported individual progress to teacher.
- Collaborated with teachers for lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up equipment.
- Managed classroom behavior, creating conducive environment for learning.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Maintained laboratory safety by demonstrating equipment and techniques.
Education
Longview High School , Longview, TX
High School Diploma
05.2025
University Overview
- Completed AP course U.S History
- Completed AP course in World History
- Completed AP course in English Language and Composition
- Relevant Coursework: Culinary arts, Intro to Hospitality, Chef 1301, Garde Manger, Intro to Customer Service, and Basics of Nutrition
- 4.7 GPA, 3.7 unweighted
- Ranked in Top 15% of class
- Phi Theta Kappa Member
- National Honor Society Member
- Floral design cub president
- Vase competition club member
- Extracurricular Activities: Cello, FFA Wildlife Team, FFA Floriculture Team, Harvest festival submission under both photo and baked good division.
Kilgore College, Kilgore, TX
Associate of Arts from Culinary Arts
05.2025
University Overview
- Honor Roll Fall Semester 2023, and Spring Semester 2024
- Relevant Coursework: Culinary arts, Intro to Hospitality, Chef 1301, Garde Manger, Intro to Customer Service, and Basics of Nutrition
- 4.9 GPA, 3.9 unweighted
- Phi Theta Kappa Member
Skills
- Food Safety
- Strong Work Ethic
- Hospitality service expertise
- Customer Service
- Catering and Events
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Nutrition knowledge
- Fine Dining
- Food Service Safety Training
- Allergy awareness
- Fine-dining expertise
- BOH Operations
Accomplishments
- Ensured safe and efficient kitchen operations while managing a BOH staff of 25 people .
- Prepared 20 three course meals, including appetizers and desserts, for high-volume catering events.
- Recognized for exemplary work ethic in culinary catering events
Certification
- Customer Service Certification
- Nutrition Certification
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant
Longview Highschool
08.2023 - 05.2024
Executive Chef
Culinary Arts Class
09.2022 - Current
- Customer Service Certification
- Nutrition Certification
Longview High School
High School Diploma
Kilgore College
Associate of Arts from Culinary Arts