Madeline Stieglitz
Evanston,IL
Summary
Dedicated culinary professional with extensive experience in senior living environments and personalized meal services. Skilled in menu development, specialized dietary accommodations, and high-quality food production across multiple line stations. Proven leader with a strong background in supervising kitchen operations, coordinating staff, and maintaining exceptional sanitation and safety standards. Adept at creating engaging culinary programs, assisting in ordering, and delivering customized, health-focused meals for diverse clientele.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kitchen Supervisor
Mather Place
Wilmette
01.2022 - Current
- Oversee food production and manage kitchen workflow, ensuring timely, and high-quality meal preparation
- Assist with inventory management and ordering to maintain optimal stock levels
- Facilitate staff meetings, provide direction to team members, and promote a collaborative, efficient work environment
- Identify operational challenges and implement effective solutions to support smooth service
- Design and execute monthly interactive programs and events to enhance resident engagement and satisfaction
Line Cook
The Mather
Evanston
11.2020 - 01.2022
- Worked all line stations—including garde manger, sauté, and grill—to prepare high-quality meals for assisted living dinner service
- Produced puréed, nectar-thick, and honey-thick menu items in accordance with resident dietary needs and consistency standards
- Maintained a clean, organized, and efficient workstation while upholding food safety and sanitation protocols
- Ensured timely execution of meal service and collaborated with the kitchen team to support smooth operations
Private Chef
Self-employeed
Evanston, IL
04.2020 - 08.2021
- Develop customized menus and prepare specialty dishes tailored to client preferences, emphasizing healthy, appealing, and fresh meal options
- Provide expert accommodation for dietary programs and restrictions, including Whole30, gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, and allergy-sensitive meal plans
- Oversee the full meal-prep process—planning, shopping, cooking, packaging, and delivery—to ensure a seamless and high-quality client experience
- Manage all operational aspects of a small business, including budgeting, marketing, inventory control, customer service, delivery logistics, invoicing, and accounts receivable
Education
Bachelor of Science - Culinary Arts
Kendall College At National Louis University
Chicago, IL2021
Skills
- Communication & Collaboration
- Staff Supervision & Team Leadership
- Problem-Solving & Decision-Making
- Customer Service Skills
Accomplishments
IRBI Award Winner
Certification
Servsafe Certification - Food Protection Manager
Date of Expiration: 12/6/2028
Timeline
Kitchen Supervisor
Mather Place
01.2022 - Current
Line Cook
The Mather
11.2020 - 01.2022
Private Chef
Self-employeed
04.2020 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Culinary Arts
Kendall College At National Louis University