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Leslie DeVey

Geneva,NY

Summary

Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Sodexo Food Service, excelling in food safety and allergen awareness. Proven ability to create made-to-order meals while delivering exceptional customer service. Skilled in knife techniques and kitchen equipment operation, consistently enhancing guest satisfaction through meticulous meal preparation and teamwork.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chef

Sodexo Food Service
09.2018 - 01.2025
  • Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
  • Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.

Line Cook

Belhurstcastle
06.2023 - 08.2024
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.

Line Cook

Club 861
07.2023 - 10.2023
  • Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
  • Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
  • Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.

Warehouse Worker

UPS
03.2023 - 06.2023
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as [Number] pounds.
  • Maintained clean workspaces by enforcing strict housekeeping guidelines for storage areas, dock bays, and equipment zones.
  • Reduced order processing times with streamlined picking, packing, and shipping procedures.

Restaurant Hostess

Schooners Bar & Grill
01.2017 - 09.2018
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by handling telephone inquiries while attending to in-person guest needs seamlessly.
  • Handled high-pressure situations gracefully, managing multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a calm demeanor.
  • Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
  • Maintained an organized waitlist for busy times, ensuring efficient seating of guests.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by greeting and seating guests promptly upon arrival.
  • Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
  • Prepared dining room for service by cleaning , organizing tables and placing table settings.

Education

GED -

FLCC
Geneva, NY

Skills

  • Food safety and sanitation
  • Customer service
  • Knife skills
  • Cooking techniques
  • Meal preparation
  • Kitchen equipment operation
  • Recipes and menu planning
  • Hospitality service expertise
  • Allergen awareness
  • Made-to-order meals
  • Culinary expertise
  • Vegetarian cooking

Certification

  • Serve Certified as of 2021

Interests

  • Enjoying the art of baking and pastry-making, experimenting with recipes
  • Cooking
  • Music
  • Enjoy hobbies that combine physical activity with outdoor exploration

Timeline

Line Cook

Club 861
07.2023 - 10.2023

Line Cook

Belhurstcastle
06.2023 - 08.2024

Warehouse Worker

UPS
03.2023 - 06.2023

Chef

Sodexo Food Service
09.2018 - 01.2025

Restaurant Hostess

Schooners Bar & Grill
01.2017 - 09.2018

GED -

FLCC

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