Iesha Hollis
Sodexo-USC-Aiken
Aiken,SC
2
Certifications
18
years of professional experience
Executive Chef with extensive experience leading high-volume kitchen operations, menu planning, and food safety compliance. Strengths include inventory control, cost control, and catering coordination.
Work History
Executive Chef
1 Year 4 Months- Managed daily kitchen operations for Sodexo food service accounts.
- Planned menus with seasonal ingredients and special dietary needs.
- Supervised kitchen staff during prep, service, and closing routines.
- Trained cooks on safe handling, sanitation, and recipe standards.
- Monitored inventory, ordering, and storage for kitchen supplies.
- Coordinated catering events and high-volume meal production.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness, food safety, and regulatory compliance.
Executive Chef
3 Years 5 Months- Managed daily kitchen operations for Sodexo food service accounts.
- Planned menus with seasonal ingredients and special dietary needs.
- Supervised kitchen staff during prep, service, and closing routines.
- Trained cooks on safe handling, sanitation, and recipe standards.
- Monitored inventory, ordering, and storage for kitchen supplies.
- Managed ordering, inventory levels, receiving, invoice settling, and equipment maintenance.
- Directed kitchen staff in food preparation and presentation to ensure high quality standards were met.
Sous Chef/Catering Chef
2 Years 7 Months- Coordinated kitchen prep, line readiness, and service execution for employer dining operations.
- Supervised cooks and prep staff, enforcing recipes, portion control, and plating standards.
- Trained staff on sanitation, knife safety, and proper food handling procedures.
- Monitored food quality, timing, and presentation during busy employer service periods.
- Maintained clean workstations, equipment, and compliance with health code requirements.
Executive Chef
2 Years 8 Months- Managed daily kitchen operations for Sodexo food service accounts.
- Supervised kitchen staff during prep, service, and closing routines.
- Trained cooks on safe handling, sanitation, and recipe standards.
- Coordinated catering events and high-volume meal production.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness, food safety, and regulatory compliance.
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
- Implemented and maintained excellent service to achieve guest satisfaction.
- Planned weekly production schedules to maximize efficiency while minimizing waste.
Production & Patient Service Manager
8 Years- Monitored safety rules and reinforced compliance with employer plant procedures.
- Trained employees on equipment use, work standards, and employer expectations.
- Trained new staff on production processes and procedures.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
- 3.0 GPA
Skills
Menu planning
Food safety compliance
Inventory control
Catering coordination
Kitchen scheduling
Cost control
Certification
ServSafe Certified
Accomplishments
Nominee for Talent Development Award-Carolina Medical Center Production
Timeline
Executive Chef
Sodexo-USC-Aiken
06.2025 - CurrentRead More
Executive Chef
Sodexo-Winthrop University
01.2022 - 06.2025Read More
Sous Chef/Catering Chef
Sodexo-Winthrop University
06.2019 - 01.2022Read More
Executive Chef
Sodexo-CMC-Main (Atrium)
09.2016 - 05.2019Read More
Production & Patient Service Manager
Sodexo-Piedmont Medical Center
09.2008 - 09.2016Read More
The Art Institute of Charlotte
Associate of Applied Science from Culinary Arts
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