Kelly Paris
Holland,MI
Summary
As a head chef, my primary objective is to support the functioning of business operations by managing kitchen staff, coordinating operations, and ensuring exceptional customer service.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Chef
Sandy Point
04.2000 - 2000
- Managed kitchen staff, ensuring efficient workflow and high-quality food preparation.
Head Chef
Elk's Lodge
2001 - 2004
- Managed kitchen staff, ensuring efficient workflow and high-quality food preparation.
- Oversaw inventory management, minimizing waste and reducing costs effectively.
Sauté Cook
Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant
05.2004 - 10.2009
- Prepared high-quality sautéed dishes following restaurant recipes and standards.
- Managed food safety and sanitation practices in kitchen operations consistently.
Evening Chef
Double Tree Hilton Hotel
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Prepared diverse dishes in a fast-paced hotel kitchen environment.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations throughout shifts.
Line Cook
Googs Grub & Pub
08.2025 - 12.2025
- Assisted chefs in executing meal preparations during busy service hours.
- Prepared ingredients according to menu specifications and restaurant standards.
Line Cook
Logan's
09.2026 - Current
- Prepared ingredients according to menu specifications and restaurant standards.
- Assisted chefs in executing meal preparations during busy service hours.
Education
GED -
West Ottawa High School
Holland, MISkills
- Food safety management
- Kitchen inventory control
- Menu development
- Recipe standardization
- Cost reduction strategies
- Customer service
- Quality control
- Maintaining a clean, safe, and healthy kitchen
- Health Inspection Preparation
- Communication
- Problem Solving
References
Encarnacion Rios
Culinary Director
(269) 251-4563
Boatwerks
Holland, Mi
(616) 396- 0600
Timeline
Line Cook
Logan's
09.2026 - Current
Line Cook
Googs Grub & Pub
08.2025 - 12.2025
Evening Chef
Double Tree Hilton Hotel
05.2023 - 09.2023
Sauté Cook
Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant
05.2004 - 10.2009
Head Chef
Sandy Point
04.2000 - 2000
Head Chef
Elk's Lodge
2001 - 2004
GED -
West Ottawa High School