John Ethan Salmonson
Hyde Park,NY
Summary
As a dedicated culinary enthusiast and highly motivated CIA student. Adept at basic cooking techniques and passionate about culinary excellence, I leveraged my skills at Stein Eriksen Lodge to enhance kitchen efficiency and meal quality. My proactive communication and strong knife skills supported team success and continuous improvement, exceeding cleanliness standards and contributing to a positive dining experience.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Culinary Intern
Stein Eriksen Lodge
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Cleaned kitchen counters, refrigerators, and freezers.
- Read through recipes and set up ingredients for sous chefs during menu reinvention periods.
- Observed head chefs and how each prepared different specialties to gain knowledge in cooking techniques.
- Prepared and served various food items in fast-paced culinary environment.
- Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
- Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Coordinated checklists to keep kitchen clean, stocked and sanitary.
- Adjusted recipes based on ingredient availability or customer request.
- Followed strict standards for food handling and safety, minimizing risks to customers.
Warehouse Processor
Quince Ecommerce
04.2020 - 12.2023
- Received and processed incoming returns while consistently exceeding targeted efficience of than 30 orders per hour.
- Inspected merchandise for quality control purposes prior to re- packaging and re-stocking.
- Organized items in an orderly fashion within the warehouse for efficient and accurate fulfillment.
- Fulfilled orders per standard operating procedures while maintaining efficiency target of 25 orders per hour.
- Kept work area clean at all times according to company standards.
Prep Cook
Andy's Local Market
04.2023 - 09.2023
- Checked freshness of food and ingredients prior to use.
- Prepared ingredients for use in cooking, such as washing, peeling, cutting and slicing vegetables.
- Bakery assistant preparing and cooking breads and cookies
- Followed recipes to prepare buffet, bar service and deli meals according to Andy's Local Market specifications.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas and equipment to ensure food safety standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Food And Business Management - in Process
Culinary Institute of America
Hyde Park, NY07-2026
High School Diploma -
Marin Catholic High School
Kentfield, CA05-2020
Skills
- Proficient basic skills of saute, broths, sauces, soups and most heat cooking techniques maintaining high "mis en place" standards
- Experience with and emerging excellence in knife skills and food preparation
- Experience with line prep and order management in a live kitchen setting
- Precise food production per instructions and recipes
- Eager, humble and fast learner with excellent listening skills
- Inquisitive nature and unafraid of asking questions while seeking perfection
- Excellent and proactive communicator
- Professional and poised
- Microsoft and Google Suite skills with spreadsheets, docs and slides
- Food plating
- Effective communication
Affiliations
- CIA - 2023 - Busy Bees - Student Volunteer Program
- Thailand Service Trip - 2017 - mentored young children in Thailand. Prepared local dishes using authentic Thai techniques
- Peru Service Trip - 2018 - immersion into local Peruvian culture including food, family and local customs
- Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina - 2019 - immersion into local eastern European cultures including food, family and local customs
Education and Training
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References
- Chef Brian O'hea - CIA - Chef Instructor - A la carte - 845-452-9600
- Chef Janet Crandall - CIA - Chef Instructor - Fundamentals - 845-452-9600
- Andy Bacich - Founder Andy's Local Markets and Bakery - 415-847-8060
- Matt Nelson - Former Warehouse Manager - Quince - 415-497-6210
Timeline
Culinary Intern
Stein Eriksen Lodge
08.2024 - 12.2024
Prep Cook
Andy's Local Market
04.2023 - 09.2023
Warehouse Processor
Quince Ecommerce
04.2020 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Food And Business Management - in Process
Culinary Institute of America
High School Diploma -
Marin Catholic High School
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