Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
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Katelynn Roberts

DeLand

Summary

Executive Sous Chef with a proven track record at Chartwells Compass Group, excelling in culinary operations and menu development. Expert in allergen management and inventory optimization, enhancing kitchen efficiency. Strong mentor fostering team growth while delivering exceptional customer service and ensuring compliance with food safety standards.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Executive Sous Chef

Chartwells Compass Group ( Stetson University )
08.2017 - Current
  • Directed culinary operations ensuring adherence to food safety and sanitation standards.
  • Collaborated with management to develop seasonal menus reflecting current trends and dietary preferences.
  • Mentored kitchen staff, enhancing skills in food preparation and presentation techniques.
  • Streamlined inventory management processes, reducing waste through effective resource allocation.
  • Supervised daily kitchen activities, ensuring timely meal service and high-quality food production.
  • Assisted Executive Chef in cost analysis and budget management, optimizing profitability without compromising quality.
  • Mentored junior chefs and provided constructive feedback for professional growth.
  • Assisted with menu development and planning.
  • Participated in food tastings and taste tests.
  • Interviewed eligible new hires
  • Ordering, Production meetings/logs, forecasting DOC menu
  • Expert in managing all allergen/special needs request in the most effective and efficient way
  • Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
  • Arranged for kitchen equipment maintenance and repair when needed.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.

Education

GED -

Monticello New Life Academy
Monticello, FL
08-2008

Skills

  • ServSafe certification
  • Allergy awareness
  • Catering and events
  • BOH operations
  • Customer service

Accomplishments

  • Recognized for Excellent Achiever. Cuisine Award
  • Multiple Associate of the month awards throughout my career
  • Recognition from regional directors on east coast culinary team
  • Invitations to join/execute high priority events with regional district chefs
  • Catering at the president's house for private events

Certification

  • Alleregn Training/ MGMT
  • ServSafe Managers Cert
  • Chop Shop Cert

Timeline

Executive Sous Chef

Chartwells Compass Group ( Stetson University )
08.2017 - Current

GED -

Monticello New Life Academy