Ingrid Camacho
85 Strawflower Court,IL
Summary
Adept Head Chef/Lead Kitchen Manager with a proven track record at Goat & Vine Restaurant and Winery, showcasing expertise in kitchen management and team leadership. Excelling in cost management and food safety, I significantly enhanced food quality and efficiency. My knack for fostering vendor relationships and driving waste reduction underscores my comprehensive skill set.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Chef/Lead Kitchen Manager
Goat & Vine Restaurant and Winery
Bolingbrook, IL
08.2021 - Current
- Managed food costs effectively with careful menu planning, accurate portion control, and utilization of seasonal ingredients.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Developed strong vendor relationships to secure fresh, quality ingredients at competitive prices while supporting local businesses whenever possible.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Hired, managed, and trained kitchen staff.
- Arranged for kitchen equipment maintenance and repair when needed.
- Led staff meetings to discuss upcoming events, address concerns or challenges, and reinforce company values as well as expectations within the workplace environment.
Cake Decorator
Laury's Bakery
Oak Park, IL
09.2020 - 08.2021
- Designed specialty cakes for weddings, birthdays, and graduations.
- Assisted customers with selecting suitable cake designs based on their preferences, demonstrating excellent listening skills and attention to detail.
- Handled phone calls regarding inquiries, cancelled orders, and ordering conflicts.
- Kept work area safe and sanitized by washing utensils, tools, and countertops.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by designing and executing visually appealing customized cake orders.
- Adapted quickly to new tools or technology used in cake decoration processes, staying current with industry advancements and trends.
- Prepared special creams and frostings for cakes and other dessert specialties.
- Collaborated with the baking team to ensure seamless production of cakes, resulting in increased efficiency.
Education
Associate of Arts - Baking And Pastry Arts
The Culinary Institute of America
Hyde Park, NYSkills
- Nutritional knowledge
- Food Safety
- Kitchen Management
- Team Management
- Waste Reduction
- Kitchen Operations
- Banquets and catering
- Food presentation
- Cost Management
- Leadership Qualities
- Purchasing
- Sanitation Standards
Certification
- ServSafe certified
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Head Chef/Lead Kitchen Manager
Goat & Vine Restaurant and Winery
08.2021 - Current
Cake Decorator
Laury's Bakery
09.2020 - 08.2021
Associate of Arts - Baking And Pastry Arts
The Culinary Institute of America