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Jennifer Wright

Jennifer Wright

Wilmington,NC

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills as well as design new menu concepts.

Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.

Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America with excellent research, technical and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented with leadership skills and eager to learn new concepts quickly and provide results.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Personal/Private

Wilmington, NC
01.2018 - Current

Chef/Instructor

Seasoned Gourmet
Wilmington, NC
01.2017 - Current
  • Teach cooking and baking techniques in a class format to customers of the Seasoned Gourmet

Executive Pastry Chef/Owner

Port City Cheesecakes
Wilmington, NC
01.2014 - Current
  • Prepare, Bake, Deliver artisan Cheesecakes

Culinary Arts Teacher

New Hanover High School
Wilmington, NC
01.2013 - Current
  • Develop lesson plans and teach students 9-12 grade through common core and essential standards the basics of nutrition in Foods I and Entrepreneurship in Foods II
  • Teaching ServSafe (sanitation and safety), proper knife skills, baking and pastry, cultural etiquette are some of the objectives taught and learned in these courses.

Culinary Arts Teacher

West Craven High School
Vanceboro, NC
01.2010 - 01.2013
  • Develop lesson plans and teach students 9-12 grade through common core and essential standards the basic fundamentals of Culinary Arts
  • Teaching Servsafe (sanitation and safety), knife skills, baking and pastry, entrepreneurship are some of the objectives covered.

Assistant Manager

Pizza Hut & Arby’s
New Bern, NC
01.2006 - 01.2009
  • Preparing food, Managing employees, P&L’s and cleaning.

Culinary Arts Instructor

Lenoir Community College
Kinston, NC
01.2005 - 01.2006
  • Teaching basics of culinary arts: Baking, Nutrition, Advanced Culinary Skills

Bakery

Food Lion
New Bern, NC
01.2002 - 01.2005
  • Working with Cakes, Pastries and Deli

Manager/ Co-owner

Charlie’s Pizza
New Bern, NC
01.2000 - 01.2002
  • Daily management Duties of Customer service, preparing food, Employee Management, Hiring, Payroll etc.…
  • Accreditations and licenses ServSafe Certification-Certified to proctor and administer ServSafe Examination Certificate from the National Restaurant Association Education Foundation- Pro Management in Food and Beverage Certificate from the National Restaurant Association Education Foundation- Pro Management in Nutrition for food service and culinary professionals Certificate of completion from Bartending University in Mixology

Chef/Owner

  • Menu preparation, Order Food, Prepare, Cook, Serve and Clean for customers who have requested a personal Chef for the day, week etc…

Education

MS Degree - Food Business Food Business Management, Hospitality and Restaurant

Culinary Institute of America
01.2021

BS Degree - Hospitality management Hospitality and Foodservice Management, Business Management

East Carolina University
01.2009

AS Degree - Culinary Arts Technology Culinary Arts, Hospitality and Restaurant Management

Lenoir Community College
01.2005

Skills

  • Leadership Skills
  • Communication and Interpersonal Connection
  • Customer Service
  • Small and Large Group Instruction
  • Creative Problem Solving
  • Dependable and Punctual
  • Progress Monitoring and Goal Attainment
  • Lifestyle and Nutrition Guidance
  • CPR Certified
  • Goal Setting
  • Data Gathering and Analysis
  • Leadership and Coaching
  • Nutrition and Wellness Education
  • Flexibility and Adaptability
  • Reliable and Responsible
  • Work and Task Prioritization
  • Performance Assessments
  • Needs Assessment
  • Overseeing Equipment Inventory
  • Cooperative Attitude
  • Microsoft Office
  • One-on-One Coaching
  • Time Management
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Active Listening

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
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Quote

There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins

Timeline

Personal/Private

01.2018 - Current

Chef/Instructor

Seasoned Gourmet
01.2017 - Current

Executive Pastry Chef/Owner

Port City Cheesecakes
01.2014 - Current

Culinary Arts Teacher

New Hanover High School
01.2013 - Current

Culinary Arts Teacher

West Craven High School
01.2010 - 01.2013

Assistant Manager

Pizza Hut & Arby’s
01.2006 - 01.2009

Culinary Arts Instructor

Lenoir Community College
01.2005 - 01.2006

Bakery

Food Lion
01.2002 - 01.2005

Manager/ Co-owner

Charlie’s Pizza
01.2000 - 01.2002

Chef/Owner

MS Degree - Food Business Food Business Management, Hospitality and Restaurant

Culinary Institute of America

BS Degree - Hospitality management Hospitality and Foodservice Management, Business Management

East Carolina University

AS Degree - Culinary Arts Technology Culinary Arts, Hospitality and Restaurant Management

Lenoir Community College
Jennifer Wright