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Katherine Russell

Ocean Grove

Summary

Chef with a proven track record, excelling in recipe creation and kitchen management. Recognized for exceeding client expectations during high-profile catering events. Skilled in food safety and sanitation, fostering a collaborative team environment while delivering visually stunning and flavorful dishes. Passionate about culinary excellence, team building, and customer satisfaction.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Chef

Black Swan
01.2024 - 10.2025
  • Assisted in food preparation and ingredient organization following safety standards
  • Learned cooking techniques and culinary skills through hands-on training
  • Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen equipment and work areas
  • Supported team in meal plating and presentation for service readiness
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely food delivery during peak hours
  • Participated in inventory management, assisting with stock rotation and ordering supplies
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
  • Cultivated a positive work culture among kitchen staff through open communication lines and mutual respect within the team.
  • Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
  • Adapted menus seasonally, incorporating fresh produce to create visually appealing and flavorful dishes.
  • Mentored junior chefs in culinary techniques, fostering a collaborative and learning-focused work environment.

Sous Chef

Asbury Festhalle & Biergarten
01.2015 - 09.2023
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to maintain efficient workflow during peak service hours.
  • Monitored food safety standards, maintaining cleanliness and organization in the kitchen environment.
  • Assisted in inventory management, ensuring proper stock levels of ingredients and supplies.
  • Trained new kitchen personnel on culinary techniques and operational procedures.

Contributed to successful catering events by coordinating meal preparation and execution, exceeding client expectations on each occasion.


Created and executed all desserts from opening until closing of business

Sous Chef

Watermark
05.2012 - 12.2014
  • Prepared and executed diverse menu items with attention to presentation and flavor profiles.
  • Contributed to successful catering events by coordinating meal preparation and execution, exceeding client expectations on each occasion.
  • Worked with the team to execute quite a few weddings and large events. Including participation in an episode of show 4 Weddings, whete we were the winning venue.

Education

High School Diploma -

Social Sciences

Brookdale Community College
Lincroft, NJ

Skills

  • Food safety and sanitation
  • Customer service
  • Knife skills
  • Cooking techniques
  • Kitchen management
  • Grilling techniques
  • Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
  • Ingredient knowledge
  • Allergen awareness
  • Recipe creation
  • Banquets and catering
  • Vegetarian cooking
  • Pantry restocking
  • Seafood preparation
  • Butchery skills
  • Food inventories
  • Purchasing
  • Vegan cooking
  • Pastry skills

Timeline

Chef

Black Swan
01.2024 - 10.2025

Sous Chef

Asbury Festhalle & Biergarten
01.2015 - 09.2023

Sous Chef

Watermark
05.2012 - 12.2014

High School Diploma -

Social Sciences

Brookdale Community College
Katherine Russell