LASHAWN WRIGHT
Westland,MI
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with over 20 years of experience in fish cutting and cooking, demonstrating a deep passion for the culinary arts. Proven expertise as a Dining Director, skilled in managing kitchen operations and enhancing dining experiences. Committed to maintaining high standards of food quality and safety while fostering a collaborative team environment. Results-driven leader with a keen eye for detail and a dedication to delivering exceptional service.
A culinary professional known for maintaining high standards and delivering quality results. Extensive background in preparing and presenting banquet dishes, ensuring guest satisfaction and seamless event execution. Collaborative team player with focus on flexibility and reliability, adapting to dynamic kitchen needs. Key skills include menu planning, food safety, and time management.
Professional culinary expert with strong expertise in large-scale food preparation and presentation. Demonstrates exceptional skill in menu planning, ingredient selection, and kitchen operations. Known for effective collaboration with team members and adaptability to changing demands. Delivers high-quality results with focus on creativity, efficiency, and food safety.
Overview
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Certification
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Banquet/Pastry Cook Assistant
Marroitt INC.
Dearborn, MI
02.2026 - Current
- Assisted in preparation and presentation of desserts, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations, promoting efficiency and safety.
- Collaborated with lead pastry cooks on recipe execution and ingredient management.
- Supported inventory management by monitoring stock levels and assisting with orders.
- Prepared and executed high-quality banquet menus in alignment with event specifications.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely meal delivery during large-scale events.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen stations to uphold hygiene standards.
- Assisted in training new cooks on food preparation techniques and safety protocols.
Culinary Supervisor
Aramark
Wayne, MI
01.2024 - 06.2025
- Supervised daily kitchen operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
- Trained and mentored culinary staff to enhance skills and performance.
- Developed and implemented efficient food preparation processes, reducing waste.
- Managed inventory control to maintain stock levels and minimize shortages.
Executive Chef
Sheraton Detroit Novi
Novi, MI
12.2023 - 03.2024
- Budgets, Inventory scheduling, banquets
- Directed culinary team to deliver high-quality dishes in compliance with hotel standards.
- Streamlined kitchen operations, improving efficiency and reducing waste through effective inventory management.
- Trained and mentored junior chefs, fostering skills development and teamwork within the kitchen staff.
F&B Supervisor
Sheraton Detroit Novi
Novi, MI
07.2022 - 12.2023
Assistant Director
Undine
Riverview, MI
02.2018 - 08.2021
Line Cook
Nordstrom Bistro
Novi, MI
11.2013 - 06.2018
Dietary Supervisor
Angela Hospice
Livonia, MI
03.2009 - 05.2013
- Caregiving
- Supervising Experience
- Meal Preparation
- Leadership
- Cooking
- Menu Planning
- Food Safety
- Sanitation
- Dietary department experience
- Supply Ordering
- Service Quality Standards
- Schedule Management
- Livonia, MI
- I started on pantry and work my up to saute ,fry, grill,boiler and baker also
- Sauté Cook fish cutter, my duties were to set up my station and help do prep and to
- 01/2007 - 06/2009 help where needed.
Education
Diploma -
Mackenzie High School
Detroit, MI06-1990
Skills
- Kitchen (10 years)
- Kitchen Staff
- Experienced
- Culinary
- Saute
- Food Prep
- Grill
- Food Service
- Chef
- Restaurant Experience
- Catering
- Kitchen Management Experience
- Hospice Care
- Venipuncture
- Home Care
- Boiler
- Management
- Culinary experience
- Computer skills
- Food handling
- Kitchen management
- Leadership
- Food service
- Customer service
- Food preparation
- Restaurant experience
- Kitchen experience
- Organizational skills
- Time management
- Cost control
- Organization
- Dough handling
- Sanitation practices
- Pastry preparation
- Allergen awareness
Certification
- ServSafe
- Food Handler Certification
- Driver's License
Timeline
Banquet/Pastry Cook Assistant
Marroitt INC.
02.2026 - Current
Culinary Supervisor
Aramark
01.2024 - 06.2025
Executive Chef
Sheraton Detroit Novi
12.2023 - 03.2024
F&B Supervisor
Sheraton Detroit Novi
07.2022 - 12.2023
Assistant Director
Undine
02.2018 - 08.2021
Line Cook
Nordstrom Bistro
11.2013 - 06.2018
Dietary Supervisor
Angela Hospice
03.2009 - 05.2013
Diploma -
Mackenzie High School