Kaylidh Gunnon
Madison,WI
Summary
My name is Kaylidh, I moved to Madison from Colorado a few years back, I've been working professionally in the restaurant industry for over 10 years and pride myself on being diligent, determined, and forward thinking in the kitchen.
I have an array of experience in multiple styles of cooking as well as different ethnic groups. It's thoroughly enjoying being in the kitchen life and I believe the right teams can thrive and create great experiences for the guests and the employees together.
I've been trained in order and common respect amongst kitchen teams and believe these are the two tools needed to succeed, that and cooking quality food with quality techniques.
Its all for the cause of good food and atmosphere.
Feel free to get ahold of me with any questions you might have! I'm available most days after 2:30 for phone calls or you can email me directly at
kaylidh@redcaboosechildcare.org
Cheers ,Kaylidh
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Nutritional Services
Red Caboose Child Care
2021.02 - Current
- Evaluate and update menus based on current nutritional guidelines, ensuring a diverse range of healthy options for children
- Manage budgetary constraints while maintaining high-quality nutritional offerings, resulting in cost savings without sacrificing quality.
- Train and manage the rotating culinary team.
Chef
D'Vino
2021.09 - 2021.12
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality culinary dished
- Collaborated effectively with front-of-house team for seamless dining experience and positive customer feedback.
Line Lead/Expo
The Laundry
2020.01 - 2021.09
- Cocktail lounge focusing on gastronomy, small plates and dinner daily specials using all colorado local produce and proteins. (Yampa Valley)
- This was mostly a rotating line. I was a floater in the heavy hitting hours and helped with expo of service
- Ticket volumes were high, 400+ on any given night.
- Prepared items for roasting, sautéing, frying and baking.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
Chef De Partie
The Home Ranch
2019.03 - 2020.01
- The Home Ranch was a private destination in correlation with Relais and Chateaux, Serving 30-40 guest per 7 day stays, which included 3 daily meals, contemporary breakfast and lunch, then a fine dinning experience for dinner service
- Supported head chef in menu creation, incorporating seasonal ingredients for innovative dishes.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and organization, ensuring a safe and efficient workspace.
- Collaborated with fellow chefs de partie to create daily specials, showcasing culinary creativity and diversity.
Cook 4
EVOO
2018.07 - 2019.03
- Italian style cocktail lounge serving fresh pastas and stone fire pizzas, fine dinning forward with a laid back late night vibe.
- I mostly ran the pasta station but also supported grill and cold table.
- Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and optimizing staff scheduling.
- Achieved rapid ticket times during peak service hours by effectively managing workflow distribution across various stations. 600+ a night with closings around 2am
Cook 3/ Lead Saute
Southern Rail
2016.11 - 2018.08
- Southern Creole style comfort food set in a contemporary environment, owned and operated by Chef Beckett.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality, visually appealing dishes.
- Assured saute and grill station were up to par while leading ticket services.
Education
Hospitality courses -
Front Range Community Co.
Fort Collins, CO07.2016
Skills
- Hospitality
- Management
- Payroll
- Catering
- Formal Cuisine
- Inventories
- Marketing/Advertisement
- Staff Training
- Waste Reduction
- Food Production
pronunciation
Kay-Lee
availability
Looking for a night shift gig, but I'm open to talking about hours.
Timeline
Chef
D'Vino
2021.09 - 2021.12
Director of Nutritional Services
Red Caboose Child Care
2021.02 - Current
Line Lead/Expo
The Laundry
2020.01 - 2021.09
Chef De Partie
The Home Ranch
2019.03 - 2020.01
Cook 4
EVOO
2018.07 - 2019.03
Cook 3/ Lead Saute
Southern Rail
2016.11 - 2018.08
Hospitality courses -
Front Range Community Co.
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