Kristina Steed
Denver,CO
Summary
Productive Chef Manager focused on high-quality, cost-effective ingredients and providing speedy, quality service. Customer-oriented leader with high level of stamina and excellent relationship-building capabilities. Versed in employee scheduling, inventory management and crew leadership.
Extensive experience in developing menus in residential communities that are delicious, dynamic and dedicated to serving recipes full of fresh ingredients and flavor, as well as variations that meet all dietary restrictions and individual preferences. Master coursework and training in creating and preparing palette pleasing dishes that promote optimal health benefits against chronic illnesses, aging, and memory loss.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Sous Chef
Centerplate, A Sodexo
02.2023 - Current
- Managed kitchen staff team and assigned tasks for various stages of food production.
- Managed ordering, inventory levels, receiving, invoice settling and equipment maintenance.
- Monitored quality, presentation and quantities of plated food across line.
- Coordinated and executed menu planning, recipe development and daily restaurant operations.
Head Chef
Monarch Manor
02.2022 - Current
- Plan, purchase, prepare and serve all three meals, coffee and evening snack for 40 residents
- Directed day to day operations of the kitchen.
- Developed monthly menus and production schedule.
- Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.
- Used proper cleaning supplies and methods to disinfect counters where raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs had been prepared.
- Regularly interacted with residents to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
- Properly maintained a healthy and satisfying food program within budget guidelines
Maintenance and Enhancement Manager
Blue Lotus Landscaping
03.2020 - 11.2021
- Completed timesheets and project reports on time to maintain client files for future reference.
- Monitored weekly and daily scheduled tasks to achieve desired workflow speed.
- Provided expert lawn care, mulching, aerating and trimming around walks, walls and flower beds.
- Worked with customers to develop designer landscaping plans for various budgets.
Landscaping Crew Leader
Snowmass Club & Golf Course
04.2016 - 10.2019
- Planted bulbs, trees, bushes and flowers for residential and commercial clients.
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding and general clean-up.
- Followed planned landscaping designs to determine placement of sod, sown grass, flowers and foliage.
- Maintained routine landscaping schedules to boost lawn health.
- Identified plant diseases and researched methods for mitigation.
- Removed weeds, hazards and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Provided expert lawn care, mulching, aerating and trimming around walks, walls and flower beds
Landscape Crew Member
Wolfe Landscape & Irrigation
04.2015 - 07.2017
- Installed underground sprinkler systems to provide grass and gardens with adequate water supply.
- Planted bulbs, trees, bushes and flowers for residential and commercial clients.
- Identified plant diseases and researched methods for mitigation.
- Installed and maintained landscapes at homes, offices and parks.
- Operated landscaping equipment with focus on safety and machine longevity.
- Provided expert lawn care, mulching, aerating and trimming around walks, walls and flower beds.
- Completed timesheets and project reports on time to maintain client files for future reference.
- Designed and drafted planting plans for formal gardens and perennial flowerbeds.
Chef Assistant
Country Day School
09.2016 - 05.2017
- Assist the kitchen manager in all areas to ensure smooth coordination between kitchen and dining activities.
- Assisted head chef in developing new menus and planning seasonal recipes.
- Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts and fast-paced operations.
- Cleaned and sanitized utensils, dishes or silverware.
- Organized prep list and coordinated efficient work to be ready for fast-paced banquet cooking operations.
- Prepared salads and meats according to recipes, chopping and storing items for later use.
- Checked raw and cooked food to identify potential problems with quality and food safety.
- Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
- Cleaned and sanitized food preparation areas, complying with hygiene codes and health and safety standards.
- Suggested serving portions to eliminate waste and leftovers.
- Stocked food stations before shifts with items and equipment needed for recipes.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Marketing
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX05.1995
Skills
- Safe Food Handling
- Vendor Relations
- Inventory Managemen
- Customer Service Oriented
- Kitchen Staff Management
- Budgeting and Cost Control
- Standards Compliance
- Team Leadership
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Executive Sous Chef
Centerplate, A Sodexo
02.2023 - Current
Head Chef
Monarch Manor
02.2022 - Current
Maintenance and Enhancement Manager
Blue Lotus Landscaping
03.2020 - 11.2021
Chef Assistant
Country Day School
09.2016 - 05.2017
Landscaping Crew Leader
Snowmass Club & Golf Course
04.2016 - 10.2019
Landscape Crew Member
Wolfe Landscape & Irrigation
04.2015 - 07.2017
Bachelor Of Science - Marketing
Texas A&M University
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