Culinary artist with over 10 years of experience in restaurants and fine dining. Passionate about making people happy through food and creating the best experience for the customer and the team. Highly adaptable and dedicated to giving the best experience to the customers.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Roasted
Bethlehem, PA
03.2022 - Current
Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to the food preparation process.
Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with a high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and doing over 100 covers a high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and doing over 100 covers a day.
Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items, and rotated stock to confirm the freshness of food and ingredients.
Executive Chef
Mansion House
Summit Hill, PA
07.2020 - 08.2021
Over saw the kitchen and communicated to the front of the house about new specials, menu items that are out, and how to rotate old product and new product. Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit grocery costs.
Requisitioned food, selected and developed recipes and standardized production recipes for consistent quality.
Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
Line Cook
Hampton Winds
Northampton, PA
03.2019 - 03.2020
Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
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.
Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
Food Runner
Stone Row Pub & Eatery
Jim Thorpe, PA
04.2018 - 08.2019
Maintained speed of service for food orders while minimizing errors and complaints.
Practicing and following correct sanitation regulations.
Taking food to customers and making sure what they received is what they ordered.
Bus and reset tables and follow a checklist at the end of the night that involves making sure everything is put away, cleaned, and restocked.
Responded to customer complaints and inquiries promptly, finding swift resolutions
Greeted customers and provided outstanding customer service.
Cleared tables immediately after guests left in preparation for the next party.
Cultivated friendly relationships with regular customers.
Prep Cook/Cook
Blue Mountain Christian Retreat
New Ringgold, PA
06.2014 - 09.2018
Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Maintained the kitchen to serve safe and OSHA guidelines
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
Northampton Community College
Bethlehem, PA
01.2019
High School Diploma -
Tamaqua Area Senior High School
Tamaqua, PA
05.2016
Skills
Technically trained in culinary arts
Technically trained in fine dining
Technically trained in pastry
Able to blend different cuisines together
Work well with others, especially in high stressed environments
Good at problem-solving and taking leadership roles when needed
Organized and able to get things done in a timely matter
Love being able to get together with my co-workers and bounce ideas off each other and really bonding with the team and making the place of work better
I'm good with doing multiple tasks at once in a timely manner while keeping an eye of the quality of work
Being able to work in high pressure situations, while keeping my composure and still being able to communicate clearly to the being around me
Accomplishments
I competed in a competition in college and was one of 8 chosen culinary students to cook off. i was one of the winners and went to New Orleans and cooked at all of Emeril Lagasse's restaurants.
Got to work with highly accomplished chefs like Emeril Lagasse, Guy Fieri, and Jacque Torres.
Was honored to cook for charity events that help cause like no kid hungry and to give scholarships to kids who want to go to culinary school.