JOY SOBCZAK

Learned to cook and bake thru family members and 4-H Club.

Specialized in baked goods and candy in the 80-90s providing treats for family and teammates.

Assist with large quantity meals for church events and a Quaker retreat in the 90's.

Voraciously read cook books and watch cooking shows.

Make "use what you have" dishes to minimize food waste.

Expand culinary dishes by cooking with new ingredients and spices.

Entered and was a 2025 finalist for Carla Hall's Favorite Chef online contest.

• Assisted chefs in food preparation tasks for cooking classes.
• Cleaned and organized kitchen stations to promote team efficiency.
• Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth workflow during classes.
• Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected class size.
• Helped chefs prepare and present food to event guests with strong attention to detail and presentation expertise.

Assisted in planting and harvesting vegetables and berries for farmstand.

Took inventory and resupplied stock as needed for sales.

Weighted produced and cashed out customers.

• Made large batch coleslaw by hand. Learned different parts of chicken for orders.
• Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
• Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
• Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
• Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.