Emma Risch
Hadley ,MA
Summary
Diligent Cook possessing excellent cooking skills and strong knowledge of food safety. Proficient in maintaining well-stocked, organized and clean kitchen areas to maximize productivity. Dedicated team player with punctual nature and open communication style dedicated to working hard.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Catering Chef and Line Cook
The Porch Cafe and Catering
Brattleboro, Vermont
03.2024 - 11.2024
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Cooked for large groups of people and managing various types of food for large events.
- Increased customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality catering services for various events.
- Provided friendly, courteous service to create memorable moments for guests.
- Served appetizers, delivered entrees, and refilled beverages for banquet guests.
- Coordinated closely with other staff members during events for smooth service delivery.
Waitress and Assistant Manager
Goten Of Japan
Sunderland, Massachusetts
01.2023 - 03.2024
- Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
- Supervised dining table set-up to prepare for diversity of event types, following strict service standards.
- Maintained order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with kitchen staff, earning numerous recommendations from satisfied customers.
- Monitored patrons for alcohol intake to appropriate levels and took measures to curtail inappropriate behavior.
- Strategically timed check-ins with customers to take orders and confirm satisfaction with meals after delivery, taking action to correct any problems.
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Checked guests' identification before serving alcoholic beverages.
- Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
- Greeted new customers, discussed specials, and took drink orders.
- Helped customers with dietary restrictions, allergies and intolerances obtain safe, delicious food by working closely with kitchen staff on alternatives.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to correctly update customers on unavailable dishes and wait times.
- Presented menus to patrons promptly after seating and answered questions about menu items, making recommendations upon request.
- Trained new waitstaff on proper food handling, customer service and safety procedures.
- Assisted with cooking hot appetizers when the kitchen was backed up.
- Printed dining checks with total due, collected payment and offered receipts to complete transactions.
- Assisted in scheduling interviews and communicating with possible new employees.
Line Cook
The Porch Cafe And Catering
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of meals.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
Serving Assistant and Dishwasher
The Blue Heron
11.2018 - 02.2020
- Replenished condiments, beverages, and supplies while maintaining cleanliness of service areas.
- Assisted other team members to achieve goals.
- Backed up servers by setting up trays and completing some food deliveries.
- Checked on dining areas frequently to clean up spills, wipe down tables and restock stations.
- Loaded dishwasher with china and thoroughly hand-washed dishes, pans and utensils to tidy up serving line.
- Washed and sanitized all cookware during busy service to restaurant standards.
- Washed and sanitized all plates, utensils, and glassware during busy service to restaurant standards.
Education
AS Culinary Arts - Culinary Arts
Johnson And Wales University
Providence, RISkills
- Cooking Method Accuracy
- Institutional and Batch Cooking
- Special Events and Catering
- Portion Management
- Reliable and Trustworthy
- Chopping Vegetables
- Station Preparation
- Knife Skills
- Serve Food
- Food Preparation
- Washing and Storing Dishes
Certification
- Food and Safety Manager 10/2021-10/2026
Accomplishments
- Executed catering services for events with 250+ attendees.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Catering Chef and Line Cook
The Porch Cafe and Catering
03.2024 - 11.2024
Waitress and Assistant Manager
Goten Of Japan
01.2023 - 03.2024
Line Cook
The Porch Cafe And Catering
06.2022 - 08.2022
Serving Assistant and Dishwasher
The Blue Heron
11.2018 - 02.2020
AS Culinary Arts - Culinary Arts
Johnson And Wales University
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