Hope Washington
Chicago,IL
Summary
Seeking a role in the Culinary and Nutrition industry, aiming to secure a position as a cook or kitchen staff member. Looking for opportunities to continually learn and develop skills. Authorized to work in the US for any employer. Passionate about food and committed to delivering exceptional culinary experiences. Experienced and dedicated, ready to make a valuable impact in a dynamic culinary environment.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Breakfast Chef
Atrium Hospitality (Embassy Suites Hotel)
07.2015 - 11.2024
- Maintained Omelette Station daily for cook to order breakfast service. Responsibilities included prepping and cooking all breakfast items for the buffet daily service. Helped prepare and plate meals for banquets and executive events. Voted Associate of the month twice and Associate of the year in 2019.
Cook
Chicago Lighthouse for the Blind
11.2013 - 07.2014
- Prepared breakfast and lunch for staff and clients.
- Responsibilities
- Accomplishments
- I was able to implement a new healthier menu specializing in meeting the needs of the clients.
Head Cook
Wilson Care Rehabilitation Center
03.2011 - 04.2014
- Inspects food items and/or supplies for the purpose of verifying quantity, quality and specifications of orders and/or complying with mandated health standards.
- Estimates food preparation amounts and adjusts recipes, if required, for the purpose of meeting projected menu requirements and minimizing waste of food items.
- Prepare breakfast, lunch and dinner menu items for the purpose of meeting 278 residents mandated daily nutritional requirements.
- As part of the programming, The Head Cook prepared buffet style dining with two entrée choices per meal. Meals were provided for specific diets. Individuals living in the community with Mental Illness often ate poorly therefore we provided a nutritional alternative to meet their dietary needs.
Crew Leader
Nrgize Lifestyle Cafe
08.2009 - 04.2010
- Prepared Smoothies for customers who desired a quick great tasting food option for health conscious lifestyles.
- Opened and closed registers counting down and depositing daily sales.
- Prepared invoices for orders received.
- Maintained daily operations Supervising 10 Staff Members when Manager wasn't available.
After School Teacher
Metropolitan Family Services
10.2007 - 08.2008
- Helping students to improve academic grades and standardized test scores in reading, mathematics, and language arts.
- Responsible for tutoring, homework assistance, recreational activities, life skill education, and case management services.
Family Support Specialist/Case Management
Centers for New Horizons
05.2002 - 02.2007
- Recruited and enrolled 2-6 year old children for the Head Start Program.
- Developed and maintained over 500 eligibility, social service and Health records for all current and past enrollments with DHS software COPA.
- Assisted Head Cook to prepare breakfast, lunch, and snacks
- Helped Spear head the opening of Effie Ellis a new site through relations with Department of Children and Family Services and Department of Human Services for licensing standards and enrolled and maintained all files for all programs Infant & Toddler, Head Start, Collaboration and School Age.
Education
Culinary Certification -
CASL
Chicago, IL01.2010
AA - Education
Richard J. Daley College
Chicago, IL01.2010
Bachelor - Education
Clark Atlanta University
Atlanta, GA01.1996
Skills
- Childcare management
- Strategic menu development
- Client case coordination
- Food safety practices
- Academic tutoring
- Educational program design
- Instructional expertise
- Culinary event coordination
- Client advocacy and assistant
- Supervising Experience
- Meal preparation
- Culinary skills
- Kitchen team leadership
- Culinary proficiency
- Regulatory compliance in food safety
- Child Protective Services
Additional Information
- SKILLS
- Cooking
- Food preparation
- Family catering
- Safe food handling
- Equipment sanitation
- Knowledge of the HACCP system
- MS Word, PowerPoint, Typing 45 wpm, Creative Curriculum, Excel
Timeline
Breakfast Chef
Atrium Hospitality (Embassy Suites Hotel)
07.2015 - 11.2024
Cook
Chicago Lighthouse for the Blind
11.2013 - 07.2014
Head Cook
Wilson Care Rehabilitation Center
03.2011 - 04.2014
Crew Leader
Nrgize Lifestyle Cafe
08.2009 - 04.2010
After School Teacher
Metropolitan Family Services
10.2007 - 08.2008
Family Support Specialist/Case Management
Centers for New Horizons
05.2002 - 02.2007
AA - Education
Richard J. Daley College
Bachelor - Education
Clark Atlanta University
Culinary Certification -
CASL
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