Emily Kirschner
Summary
Dedicated cook skilled in meal preparation, inventory management, and menu planning. Committed to upholding food safety standards and delivering high-quality meals in fast-paced environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Bright Beginnings Daycare
Stroudsburg, PA
07.2022 - Current
- Prepared nutritious meals following CACFP guidelines for children.
- Conducted inventory management of kitchen supplies and ingredients regularly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in kitchen and food storage areas.
- Assisted in menu planning to ensure variety and balance in meals.
Catering Coordinator
ShopRite
Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
08.2019 - 02.2020
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely food preparation and delivery.
- Handled customer inquiries and resolved issues related to catering services promptly.
- Assisted customers with food selection, inquiries and order customization requests.
Sous Chef
Cafe Nelle Cucine
Blairstown, New Jersey
08.2014 - 11.2014
- Ensured food preparation and presentation met high standards of quality and sanitation.
- Collaborated with head chef to create seasonal menu offerings.
Cook
Sodexo Muhlenberg College
Allentown, Pennsylvania
08.2013 - 08.2014
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
North Hampton Community College
Bethlehem, PA08-2013
Some College (No Degree) - Physics and Earth and Space Science
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
East Stroudsburg, PAProfessional Ski Instructors of America
National Program 02-2014
Skills
- Cooking techniques
- Meal preparation
- Food safety compliance
- Menu planning
- Inventory management
- ServSafe certified
Accomplishments
- Winner of the Emeril competition at Northampton Community College 2013
- Member of Eta Sigma Delta International Hospitality and Tourism Management Honor Society
Timeline
Cook
Bright Beginnings Daycare
07.2022 - Current
Catering Coordinator
ShopRite
08.2019 - 02.2020
Sous Chef
Cafe Nelle Cucine
08.2014 - 11.2014
Cook
Sodexo Muhlenberg College
08.2013 - 08.2014
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
North Hampton Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Physics and Earth and Space Science
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
Professional Ski Instructors of America