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Heather Frary

Benzonia

Summary

Dynamic culinary professional with a proven track record at Arcadia Bluffs Golf Club, excelling in inventory management and team coordination. Recognized for enhancing menu offerings and achieving positive health inspection results. Skilled in safe food handling and maintaining a clean, organized kitchen environment, ensuring high-quality service and customer satisfaction.

Work History

Line Cook

The Manitou Restaurant
  • Prepared high-quality ingredients for daily menu items, ensuring freshness and flavor consistency.
  • Operated kitchen equipment efficiently, adhering to safety and sanitation standards.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline food preparation processes and enhance service speed.
  • Monitored cooking times and temperatures to ensure optimal food quality and safety compliance.
  • 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.
  • Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
  • Expedited service during peak hours by coordinating with fellow line cooks on timing of dish completion.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.

Sous Chef

Arcadia Bluffs Golf Club
2020 - 2022
  • Supervised kitchen staff to ensure efficient food preparation and service.
  • Developed and refined recipes to enhance menu offerings and maintain consistency.
  • Assisted in inventory management, ensuring optimal stock levels of ingredients and supplies.
  • Trained new team members on kitchen processes, safety protocols, and best practices.
  • Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
  • Played a key role in achieving positive health inspection results by maintaining strict compliance with all relevant guidelines and regulations throughout daily operations.
  • Increased kitchen productivity by optimizing workflow processes and delegating tasks appropriately within the team.
  • Maintained open lines of communication with front-of-house management teams to address any potential issues before they escalated into larger problems affecting overall guest satisfaction levels.
  • Fostered positive working environment, encouraging teamwork and open communication among staff.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Dietetics

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, Michigan, MI
05.1995

Skills

  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Deep fryer operation
  • Ordering and stocking
  • Safe food handling
  • Team coordination
  • Food safety knowledge
  • Kitchen station setup
  • Inventory management

Timeline

Line Cook

The Manitou Restaurant

Sous Chef

Arcadia Bluffs Golf Club
2020 - 2022

Bachelor of Science - Dietetics

Central Michigan University