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Eric Schmidt
Madison,WI
Summary
At Attic Angel Community, I excelled as a Lead Cook, fostering strong relationships and introducing innovative plant-based options and popular events like Taco Tuesday. My expertise in meal preparation and kitchen sanitation, coupled with exceptional team leadership and relationship-building skills, significantly enhanced dining satisfaction and efficiency.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Cook
Attic Angel Community
08.2014 - 10.2024
- Bonded with residents from each area of the building on a daily basis, routinely asking about dietary preferences and what they would like to eat in the future. If a resident asked for a certain dish or food item back on the menu or in the grab and go cooler, I would make it happen.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Managed the entirety of the food prep and production in the Cafe for the breakfast and lunch, the salad bar, as well as stocking the grab and go cooler with curated rotating items.
- Added a multitude of new food items, on a daily special basis, as well as onto the rotating seasonal menu.
- Introduced more plant based recipes to the community.
- Started a taco Tuesday with a rotating menu of 8 types that both residents and staff looked forward too on a weekly basis.
- Took on deep cleaning projects frequently, always having an eye for detail.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Streamlined kitchen operations with effective communication and collaboration among team members.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Showcased excellent knife skills for precise cutting and preparation of various ingredients.
- Exceeded expectations in customer service through prompt and accurate order fulfillment while maintaining a friendly demeanor, earning repeat business from satisfied patrons.
- Fostered culture of teamwork and communication within kitchen, leading to improved efficiency.
- Mentored junior kitchen staff members, sharing best practices for cooking techniques and time management skills.
Education
Geology
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Madison, WI06-2020
High School Diploma -
Middleton High School
Middleton, WI06-2016
Skills
- Meal preparation
- Kitchen sanitation
- Team Leadership
- Verbal and written communication
- Relationship building
- Attention to detail
- Task delegation
Interests
Timeline
Lead Cook
Attic Angel Community
08.2014 - 10.2024
Geology
University of Wisconsin, Madison
High School Diploma -
Middleton High School
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