Kathrin Clark
Oxnard,CA
Summary
Culinary professional possessing excellent cooking skills and strong knowledge of food safety. Proficient in maintaining well-stocked, organized, and clean kitchen areas to maximize productivity. Dedicated team player with punctual nature and open communication style dedicated to working hard.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Catering Cook
Chartwells Higher Education
08.2024 - Current
- Promoted excellence in food quality and presentation for kitchen staff.
- Provided excellent customer service by accommodating last-minute menu changes or special requests from clients during events.
- Managed special dietary needs requests meticulously without compromising taste or quality of dishes served.
- Contributed to repeat business through exceptional culinary skills, resulting in positive client feedback and referrals for future events.
- Participated in menu development meetings alongside executive chefs and event coordinators for continuous improvement of offerings.
Food Prep
Disneyland
10.2017 - 06.2024
- Prepping and assembling food for service
- Keeping a clean and fully stocked station
- Serving customers in a fast, efficient and friendly manner
- Following food safety guidelines to ensure quality of food.
Cashier
Noahs New York bagel
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Organized promotional displays or arrange merchandise on counters or tables to promote sales.
- Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
- Provided excellent customer service while promoting loyalty programs to increase sales potential.
- Performed other duties as assigned by management.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
Pastry Chef
The Cave
11.2015 - 03.2019
- Prepare and bake breads needed for daily service
- Prepare desserts needed for weekly service
- In charge of opening procedures
- Cleaning and maintaining a clean and well-stocked station.
Education
A.S. in Culinary Arts -
Oxnard Community College
Oxnard, CADiploma -
Channel Islands High School
Oxnard, CASkills
- Experience in the food industry
- Proven ability to identify and meet client needs effectively
- Works independently and in a team
- Proficient computer skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Versed in proper kitchen equipment utilization
- Knowledgeable in food safety practices
- Customer service
- Cleaning and organization
- Multitasking and organization
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
Timeline
Catering Cook
Chartwells Higher Education
08.2024 - Current
Cashier
Noahs New York bagel
01.2021 - 04.2021
Food Prep
Disneyland
10.2017 - 06.2024
Pastry Chef
The Cave
11.2015 - 03.2019
A.S. in Culinary Arts -
Oxnard Community College
Diploma -
Channel Islands High School
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