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Kim Cockrell

New York,NY

Summary

Enthusiastic Chef with 5 years of experience in the service industry

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Sous Chef

Lefty's
02.2025 - 04.2025
  • Supervised line execution and station prep during peak hours
  • Mentored junior staff on efficiency, knife skills, and mise en place
  • Supported menu development and ensured consistent plate quality

Pantry Chef/Garde Manger

Ocean Prime
01.2025 - 02.2025
  • Prepared salads, cold appetizers, and composed dishes with speed and precision
  • Maintained high standards of cleanliness and readiness at all times
  • Worked closely with kitchen leadership to execute plated presentations consistently

Restocker / Customer Support

Global Wholesale
06.2024 - 12.2024
  • Restocked shelves and organized inventory to keep the store well supplied.
  • Helped customers find products and answered questions in a friendly, helpful manner.
  • Packed and prepared orders for shipping or pickup.
  • Kept the store clean and organized to improve the shopping experience.

Waiter / Bar Back

The Doctor's Office
02.2024 - 06.2024
  • Intake of food and drink orders and ensured guests have a great experience.
  • Assisted bartenders by restocking drinks, preparing garnishes, and keeping the bar area clean.
  • Worked closely with the team to serve food and drinks quickly and accurately.

Expo Coordinator

Mean Deans
12.2023 - 01.2024
  • Made sure food orders were correct and ready to go out.
  • Facilitated communication with kitchen and servers to keep things running smoothly.
  • Reviewed plates for quality and special requests.
  • Kept the expo station clean and organized.

Commi / Prep Cook

Adeline
03.2023 - 09.2023
  • facilitated daily prep of fresh ingredients, sauces, and garnishes
  • Supported multiple stations with flexibility and discipline
  • Ensured readiness of mise en place for service across shifts

Line Cook / Pastry Chef

Euphemia Haye
01.2023 - 03.2023
  • Cooked food on the line during busy shifts.
  • Made desserts, pastries, and baked items.
  • Followed recipes and prep lists.
  • Ensured the team keep the kitchen running smoothly.

Pantry Chef/Garde Manger

Ritz Carlton
09.2022 - 12.2022
  • Executed cold dishes with elegance, adhering to the Ritz 5-star service standards
  • Implemented sanitation, labeling, and organization systems daily
  • Communicated with front and back of house to ensure timing and guest satisfaction

Dishwasher / Line Cook

Beach Bistro
01.2022 - 09.2022
  • Cleaned dishes, pots, and kitchen tools.
  • Kept the kitchen clean and organized.
  • Helped prep food by cutting and measuring ingredients.
  • Cooked food on the line during busy times.

Corps De Ballet Member

Carolina Ballet
08.2020 - 12.2021

As a Corps De Ballet Member I:

  • Collaborated with large teams to execute complex, time-sensitive productions.
  • Handled physically and mentally demanding work with focus and dedication.
  • Paid close attention to detail to ensure accuracy and consistency.

Education

GENERAL EDUCATION DIPLOMA -

Florida Virtual School
Bradenton, FL
04.2019

Skills

  • Cold station expertise
  • High-volume service readiness
  • Prep precision
  • Kitchen communication
  • Calm under pressure
  • Fast learner with high adaptability

Areas of Experience

  • Guest experience
  • Knife skills
  • Baking
  • Italian cuisine
  • Chess

Timeline

Sous Chef

Lefty's
02.2025 - 04.2025

Pantry Chef/Garde Manger

Ocean Prime
01.2025 - 02.2025

Restocker / Customer Support

Global Wholesale
06.2024 - 12.2024

Waiter / Bar Back

The Doctor's Office
02.2024 - 06.2024

Expo Coordinator

Mean Deans
12.2023 - 01.2024

Commi / Prep Cook

Adeline
03.2023 - 09.2023

Line Cook / Pastry Chef

Euphemia Haye
01.2023 - 03.2023

Pantry Chef/Garde Manger

Ritz Carlton
09.2022 - 12.2022

Dishwasher / Line Cook

Beach Bistro
01.2022 - 09.2022

Corps De Ballet Member

Carolina Ballet
08.2020 - 12.2021

GENERAL EDUCATION DIPLOMA -

Florida Virtual School