Kearsten Wills
Hyde Park,NY
Summary
Resourceful Culinary Arts student with expertise in menu planning, inventory management, and health code compliance. Known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Excel in time management, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring seamless kitchen operations and consistent customer satisfaction.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Central Vermont Medical Center
Berlin, Vermont
05.2023 - 06.2024
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, and adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils, and dishes.
- Ensured that all food was cooked at the correct temperature and stored correctly.
- Planned menus based on customer preferences, nutritional value, and budget constraints.
- Operated grills, fryers, and broilers to cook items according to quality guidelines.
- Prepared dishes in a fast-paced environment, working with teammates to maintain a high customer satisfaction rate.
Line Cook/Prep Cook/Pastry Cook
The Meltdown Restaurant
Barre, Vermont
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Baked all pastries in-house
- Worked on the line preparing food
- Set up dessert station
- Backup to all kitchen positions.
Education
High School Diploma -
U32 Middle & High School
Montpelier, VT06-2024
Culinary & Baking Arts -
Central Vermont Career Center
Barre, VT06-2024
Associate of Science - Culinary Arts
Culinary Institute of America
Hyde Park, NYSkills
- ServSafe certified
- OSHA
- Food Handler Certification
- Food Preparation
- Food Presentation
- Event Catering
- Food Storage
- Culinary Arts
- Pastry Arts
Timeline
Cook
Central Vermont Medical Center
05.2023 - 06.2024
Line Cook/Prep Cook/Pastry Cook
The Meltdown Restaurant
11.2022 - 05.2023
High School Diploma -
U32 Middle & High School
Culinary & Baking Arts -
Central Vermont Career Center
Associate of Science - Culinary Arts
Culinary Institute of America
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