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KAYLA MARIE MORRISON

Morrisville

Summary

Motivated, upbeat Sous Chef polished in keeping kitchen staff on task and handling high-volume work. Knowledgeable about sourcing ingredients, maintaining budgets, and maximizing customer satisfaction. Works with management to analyze food costs and forecast business trends to meet company goals. I am a versatile and creative Chef with vast experience preparing dishes to impress diners.

I Anticipate ingredient needs and arrange re-stock to facilitate productive kitchen flow and uphold business standards.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Sous Chef/Pastry Chef

Black Diamond Barbeque
Morrisville
06.2018 - 01.2026
  • Collaborated with head chef to plan daily specials and catering events.
  • Accurately estimated amount of food to prepare for events.
  • Managed food inventory, ensuring freshness and quality of ingredients.
  • Created innovative pastry recipes for seasonal menus.

Cook

Plate
Stowe
02.2014 - 12.2018
  • Set up and performed initial prep work for high quality, fine dining restaurant.
  • Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of all food products.
  • Displayed a positive and friendly attitude towards customers and fellow team members.

Kitchen Manager

Octagon Cafe at Stowe Mountain Resort
Stowe
11.2011 - 04.2015
  • In charge of controlling of portions.
  • Handled the tasks of planning, organizing and dictating daily tasks to the kitchen staff.
  • Reduced food costs by expertly estimating purchasing needs and buying through approved suppliers.
  • Consistently kept a clean and safe environment by adhering to all federal, state and local sanitation and safety requirements.
  • Produced exceptional food specials that regularly garnered diners' praise.

Baker/Line Cook

Chelsea Piers
Stamford
06.2013 - 12.2013

Prepared bakery and specialty products for the café and dinner service.

  • Maintained highest standards of bakery product quality.
  • Helped with cooks in preparing food for the line in free time in between baking tasks.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Health And Wellness

Johnson State College
Johnson, VT

Skills

  • Menu planning
  • Inventory management
  • Portion control
  • Event catering
  • Problem solving
  • Pastry skills
  • Food safety
  • Catering background
  • Kitchen management
  • Kitchen leadership

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Sous Chef/Pastry Chef

Black Diamond Barbeque
06.2018 - 01.2026

Cook

Plate
02.2014 - 12.2018

Baker/Line Cook

Chelsea Piers
06.2013 - 12.2013

Kitchen Manager

Octagon Cafe at Stowe Mountain Resort
11.2011 - 04.2015

Some College (No Degree) - Health And Wellness

Johnson State College
KAYLA MARIE MORRISON