Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Hobbies
Timeline
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Kadence VanMeter

Oakland City,IN

Summary

Proven leader and skilled sous chef at Good Samaritan Home and Rehabilitative Center, adept in inventory management and team leadership. Excelled in maintaining high sanitation standards and ensuring quality service during peak times. Demonstrated ability to foster teamwork and communicate effectively, contributing to positive health inspection results and exceptional culinary experiences. A hard worker who picks up on new tasks easily, with added experience in customer service.

Overview

2
years of professional experience

Work History

Good Samaritan Home and Rehabilitative Center

Sous Chef/Culinary Aide
11.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
  • Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
  • Played a key role in achieving positive health inspection results by maintaining strict compliance with all relevant guidelines and regulations throughout daily operations.
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
  • Upheld strict sanitation standards by diligently cleaning equipment, surfaces, dishes according to established protocols.
  • Developed strong relationships with colleagues through clear communication and teamwork during high-stress situations.
  • Delivered consistent results by mastering various cooking techniques and adapting to different kitchen stations as needed.
  • Collaborated with culinary team members to ensure smooth operations and exceptional service.

Education

Waldo J Wood Memorial High School
Oakland City, IN

High School Diploma
05.2024

University Overview

  • 4.1 GPA
  • Honor Roll [Freshman(2020)-Senior(2024)]
  • Awarded Academic Honors
  • Completed AP course in English Language and Composition
  • Completed AP course in Calculus AB
  • Relevant Coursework: Completed a Job Study at Oakland City Columbia Township Public Library
  • Honor's Society Member
  • Student Council Member
  • Kindness Club Member

Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Inventory Management
  • Customer Service
  • Detail Oriented
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Cleaning and sanitation

Hobbies

Hobbies

I enjoy to sit back and relax with a book in my hands. A good book is always better then a movie. I also like to relieve stress through writing short stories and poems. These hobbies bring out my creative side and better help my mind to grow.

Timeline

Sous Chef/Culinary Aide
Good Samaritan Home and Rehabilitative Center
11.2022 - Current
Waldo J Wood Memorial High School
High School Diploma
Kadence VanMeter