Katelyne Plaster
Blackfoot,ID
Summary
Accomplished Chef with a proven track record at Stockmans Restaurant, adept in kitchen management and food safety. Excelled in staff coordination and maintaining high sanitation standards, significantly enhancing customer satisfaction. Skilled in multitasking and effective communication, ensuring seamless team collaboration and operational efficiency.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Stockmans Restaurant
Idaho Falls, ID
04.2023 - Current
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
Cook Shift Leader
Sandwich Tree
Idaho Falls, ID
02.2018 - 12.2022
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, adhering to health department standards for safety and sanitation.
- Demonstrated exceptional multitasking abilities by overseeing multiple cooking stations simultaneously while maintaining quality control standards.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Successfully managed inventory and reduced waste by carefully monitoring food usage and rotating stock.
- Inspected freezer and refrigerator daily to check and maintain proper temperatures.
Education
Licensing - Nail Tech
Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID05.2019
High School Diploma - Nutrition
Blackfoot High-school
Blackfoot, ID05.2014
Skills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Customer service
- Cooking techniques
- Kitchen management
- Attention to detail
- Effective communications
- Team collaboration
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Verbal and written communication
- Allergen awareness
- Sanitation guidelines
- Inventory management
- Sanitation practices
- Staff coordination
- Portion and cost control
- Performance improvement
- Complex Problem-solving
- Vendor relations
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Multitasking and organization
- Heavy lifting
- Long hours on feet
- Great attitude
Timeline
Chef
Stockmans Restaurant
04.2023 - Current
Cook Shift Leader
Sandwich Tree
02.2018 - 12.2022
Licensing - Nail Tech
Idaho State University
High School Diploma - Nutrition
Blackfoot High-school