Luna Hunter
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Professional culinary specialist with a proven track record in high-pressure kitchen environments. Adept at team collaboration and flexible with changing needs, ensuring smooth and efficient operations. Possesses strong skills in menu planning, food preparation, and quality control. Known for achieving high standards and delivering results that exceed expectations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Ash and Elm
05.2025 - Current
- Prepared and cooked menu items according to recipes and standards
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations and equipment
- Trained on Expo, Garmo, and Saute
Sous Chef
Newfields
03.2023 - 01.2025
- Assisted executive chef in menu planning and execution of private tasting menus with upwards of 50 guests
- Managed our Beer Garden kitchen, including serving weekly specials, training staff, and developing preparation methods
Hospitality Associate
Newfields
09.2022 - 03.2023
Baking Assistant
Sweets So Geek
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Maintained inventory of baking ingredients and supplies
- Comfortably answered phone calls, quoted cake prices, ran point of sale, and produced quality confections daily.
Team Manager
Panera
07.2021 - 10.2021
- Supervised and trained team members in food preparation and customer service
- Managed food inventory and ordering, including a weekly audit of all product in house
Line Cook & Prep Cook
Panera
01.2021 - 07.2021
- Trained on and proficient on all stations, including sandwich, salad, barista, and quality control/expedition
- Prepped ingredients for daily kitchen operations, including dressings, salsas, fruits, vegetables, croutons, proteins, etc.
Kitchen Supervisor
Camp Alexander Mack
07.2019 - 07.2020
- Responsible for running lunch and dinner service for campers during summer, ranging from family style groups of 40 to buffet style groups of 300
- Helped integrate allergen friendly options for guests
Kitchen Assistant
Camp Alexander Mack
05.2019 - 07.2019
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering - Incomplete
Trine University
Angola, IN05-2020
High School Diploma -
Manchester Jr/Sr High School
North Manchester, IN05-2016
Skills
- Culinary techniques and kitchen management
- Baking and pastry preparation
- Food safety and sanitation
- Teamwork and leadership
- Time management in high-pressure environments
- Menu planning and inventory control
- Knife Skilles
Timeline
Line Cook
Ash and Elm
05.2025 - Current
Sous Chef
Newfields
03.2023 - 01.2025
Hospitality Associate
Newfields
09.2022 - 03.2023
Baking Assistant
Sweets So Geek
01.2022 - 06.2022
Team Manager
Panera
07.2021 - 10.2021
Line Cook & Prep Cook
Panera
01.2021 - 07.2021
Kitchen Supervisor
Camp Alexander Mack
07.2019 - 07.2020
Kitchen Assistant
Camp Alexander Mack
05.2019 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering - Incomplete
Trine University
High School Diploma -
Manchester Jr/Sr High School