Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
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Giselle Owens

Culinary Lead
Hampton,VA

Summary

Dynamic Culinary Lead with a proven track record at Hampton City Public Schools, excelling in kitchen management and innovative menu development. Expert in cooking techniques and ingredient knowledge, I enhanced customer satisfaction and mentored staff, consistently achieving budget targets while refining recipes to elevate taste profiles.

Culinary professional with keen eye for detail and passion for excellence. Proven ability to enhance dining experiences and streamline kitchen processes. Known for fostering collaboration and meeting dynamic challenges with flexibility and reliability.

Culinary professional with demonstrated expertise in leading kitchen operations and crafting innovative menus. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Adept in food preparation, kitchen management, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety. Known for reliability, creativity, and results-driven approach in fast-paced environments.

Experienced with menu planning, kitchen management, and team leadership. Utilizes innovative culinary techniques to create memorable dishes. Track record of maintaining high standards in fast-paced environments.

Motivated [Desired Position] with solid background in culinary arts. Led kitchen teams to deliver high-quality dishes and improved kitchen operations. Demonstrated strong leadership and creativity in menu development and staff training.

Overview

18
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Hampton City Public Schools

Culinary Lead
10.2007 - Current

Job overview

  • Led and developed grill and prep teams.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by creating and executing innovative, high-quality menu items.
  • Mentored junior staff members, providing ongoing training and guidance to improve their culinary skills and knowledge.
  • Consistently met or exceeded budget targets by closely monitoring expenses and making cost-effective adjustments as needed.
  • Refined existing recipes while preserving traditional techniques, resulting in elevated taste profiles without compromising authenticity.

Education

Ballou High School
Washington, DC

High School Diploma

University Overview

Skills

  • Cooking techniques
  • Ingredient knowledge
  • Sanitation practices
  • Food presentation
  • Kitchen management
  • Sauce preparation

Accomplishments

Accomplishments
  • Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
  • Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.

Certification

  • [Area of certification], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
  • Licensed [Job Title] - [Timeframe]

Timeline

Culinary Lead
Hampton City Public Schools
10.2007 - Current
Ballou High School
High School Diploma
Giselle OwensCulinary Lead