Gwyneth Scharf
Madison Heights,MI
Summary
Professional, hard-working individual ready to learn and grow in the culinary field. Experience in both back of house and front of house, teamwork, maintaining a calm demeanor in upbeat and high-volume operations, and striving to enhance experiences. Excellent conversational skills and easily trained.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pastry Chef
Red Run Golf Club
05.2024 - Current
- Helped develop new desserts for seasonal menus, resulting in increased sales and positive feedback.
- Maintained a clean and organized kitchen workspace, ensuring a neat and effective setup.
- Effectively managed multiple tasks simultaneously during busy events and seatings, maintaining consistent quality across all products.
- Determined quantity of product to prepare for next day operation by maintaining detailed schedule and following banquet event sheets.
Restaurant Hostess
The Omelette Shoppe
10.2022 - 05.2024
- Maintained the restaurants seating chart, server sections, taking to-go orders over the phone, and cleaning the restaurant.
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
- Handled busy afternoons gracefully, managing multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a calm demeanor.
Student Server
Northwestern Michigan College
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Upheld company policies regarding safety, health, and sanitation guidelines for the benefit of both employees and guests alike.
- Enhanced overall dining experience with thorough knowledge of menu items and daily specials.
- Maintaining knowledge of the menu including drink and wine services & pairings.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
Northwestern Michigan College
Traverse City, MI05-2024
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Cash handling
- Exceptional customer service
- Professional appearance
- Safe food handling
- Cleanliness standards
- Menu memorization
- Menu planning
- Ingredient knowledge
- Food plating
- Restaurant experience
Accomplishments
- Experience with various F.O.H. systems.
- Experience training new employees.
- Documented and resolved specials which led to higher sales.
Certification
- Alcohol Server Certification - Training for Intervention Procedures (TIPS).
- ServSafe Food Handler Certification - National Restaurant Association.
- Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM) - National Restaurant Association.
- OSHA Certified
SkillsUSA Regional Baking Medal
- 3rd Place medal.
- Attended the state-wide competition in Grand Rapids, MI.
Timeline
Pastry Chef
Red Run Golf Club
05.2024 - Current
Restaurant Hostess
The Omelette Shoppe
10.2022 - 05.2024
Student Server
Northwestern Michigan College
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Alcohol Server Certification - Training for Intervention Procedures (TIPS).
- ServSafe Food Handler Certification - National Restaurant Association.
- Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM) - National Restaurant Association.
- OSHA Certified
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
Northwestern Michigan College
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