Iris Cao

I worked as a chef in the commissary department of McQuade’s, executing prepared meals to be sold at the marketplaces in Mystic and Westerly, as well as the Galley restaurant in Mystic. We focused on American, Italian, Mexican, and Asian cuisine.

During holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, St. Patrick’s Day, Valentine’s Day, Super Bowl) we would work overtime, under the gun, to prepare extensive spreads for large families who wished to cater their own holiday gatherings.

Coming to McQuade’s with little cooking experience outside of the home, I quickly became one of their most valued commissary chefs, also got promoted to be a supervisor after 2 years receiving high praise and a letter of recommendation from the head-chef Bryan Yemma.

I am a very hard worker and a very fast learner, and have long been interested in the intricacies of food preparation. Also accustomed to high-pressure production and adhering to strict deadlines, I always work until the job is done and am not afraid of intensity and stress on the job to achieve the desired results.

• Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
• Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
• Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
• Edited, toned, captioned and uploaded photographs for publication.

• Wrote and edited high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating and authentic approach.
• Completed thorough research into assigned topics.
• Utilized exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
• Provided writing support in fast-paced environment for variety of public-facing materials.

• Wrote and edited high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating and authentic approach.
• Utilized exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
• Completed thorough research into assigned topics.
• Provided writing support in fast-paced environment for variety of public-facing materials.