Isaiah Barrow
Brooklyn
Summary
Dedicated culinary arts student with hands-on kitchen operations experience seeking to support a professional chef. Proven ability to lead teams, ensure quality and safety standards, and enhance customer satisfaction in a fast-paced dining environment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Speedway Gas Station
Delhi
01.2026 - 05.2026
- Guided customers in selecting fuel and convenience items to enhance their shopping experience.
- Processed customer transactions at cash register, ensuring accuracy and speed.
- Organized and maintained cleanliness of store shelves and displays to create an inviting shopping environment.
Sous Chef (Chef high school course)
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Brooklyn
03.2025 - 07.2025
- Plan and direct how the team executes all recipes and tasks
- Ensure food being presented on the plate is pleasing, creative, and has a well-balanced flavor as indicated by the Executive Chef
- Ensured food served met high quality standards, contributing to overall dining experience
- Implement safety precautions and sanitary provisions, maintaining a safe and clean working environment for all chefs
- Perform safety precautions and sanitation at all times
- Create and communicate plan of action with the input of other chefs
- Motivated team members to adhere to rules and regulations, enhancing efficiency and timeliness
- Coach all chefs as needed
- Directly report to the Executive Chef for assigned detail
Head Steward
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Brooklyn
09.2023 - 03.2025
- The Head Steward oversees over other steward to assign tasks and also answer any questions and help in regard to the equipment
- Supported Executive Chef in executing kitchen tasks to maintain operational efficiency
- Managed cleaning and maintenance of steward department areas, including receiving zones, refrigerators, freezers, storage, and laundry rooms
- Procured equipment and supplies to enable team completion of assigned recipes
- Received and placed all equipment and supplies in designated areas for operational readiness.
- Actively give input towards plan of action and follow plan to achieve a high-quality product and achieve a high grade
Intern
Sizzling Kitchen
Brooklyn
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Developed meal plan for over 100 working students, coordinating shopping list for meal preparation.
- Organized and maintained kitchen equipment and supplies, promoting a safe cooking environment.
- Assisted in food preparation and cooking tasks in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations and dining areas.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely service during peak hours.
Education
Associate in Applied Science - Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management
State University of New York at Delhi
Delhi, New York05-2027
High school course - Basic education
Science Skills Center High School
Brooklyn, New YorkSkills
- Customer Service Skills
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Sales Techniques
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Hospitality Management
- Equipment/Product Identification
- OSHA Certified Worker
Additional Information - Education Background
Science Skills Center High School, Brooklyn, NY, Basic education from grades 9-12
Community Volunteer
Food Bank, Volunteer, Saturdays or Fridays occasionally giving food to the community.
Timeline
Sales Associate
Speedway Gas Station
01.2026 - 05.2026
Sous Chef (Chef high school course)
Brooklyn Navy Yard
03.2025 - 07.2025
Intern
Sizzling Kitchen
07.2024 - 08.2024
Head Steward
Brooklyn Navy Yard
09.2023 - 03.2025
Associate in Applied Science - Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management
State University of New York at Delhi
High school course - Basic education
Science Skills Center High School