Hillary Schneider
Sauk Rapids,MN
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience as a cook, excelling in food safety procedures and presentation. Proven ability to maintain high standards of cleanliness while efficiently managing high-volume service periods. Skilled in special diets and committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences through meticulous attention to detail in all food preparation areas. Strong multitasking skills and a commitment to quality.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Cook
K-12 by Elior
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen, meeting or exceeding health department requirements.
- Inspected freezer and refrigerator daily to check and maintain proper temperatures.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Efficiently handled high-volume service periods without sacrificing quality or consistency in food preparation.
- Monitored food preparation processes to maintain consistent taste, texture, and presentation of dishes.
- Created visually appealing plate presentations to enhance the overall dining experience for guests.
Commissary Worker
Coborn’s
07.2024 - 08.2024
Cook
St. Cloud Hospital
09.2007 - 07.2024
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- 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.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Performed inventory and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
Education
Culinary Arts Associate Of Applied Science - Culinary
St. Cloud Technical College
Saint Cloud, MN05.2007
High School Diploma -
Cathedral High School
Saint Cloud, MN05.2005
Skills
- Food handler certification
- Food presentation
- Special diets
- Safety and health guidelines
- Culinary techniques
- Food safety procedures
Certification
Minnesota Food Handlers Certificate
Timeline
Head Cook
K-12 by Elior
09.2024 - 05.2025
Commissary Worker
Coborn’s
07.2024 - 08.2024
Cook
St. Cloud Hospital
09.2007 - 07.2024
Culinary Arts Associate Of Applied Science - Culinary
St. Cloud Technical College
High School Diploma -
Cathedral High School
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