Madelyn Burton
Bloomington,IL
Summary
Creative and passionate chef with experience in leading kitchen operations, menu development, and team management. Skilled in crafting innovative dishes that cater to diverse palates while ensuring high standards of food safety and quality. Demonstrated ability to improve kitchen efficiency and enhance dining experiences through effective leadership and culinary skills. Successfully elevated guest satisfaction by consistently delivering exceptional meals and fostering a positive working environment for the culinary team.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sous Chef
El Paso Golf Club
El Paso , IL
2024.03 - Current
- Enforced portion control guidelines to minimize costs associated with overproduction.
- Developed daily specials utilizing seasonal ingredients.
- Collaborated with Executive Chef to create innovative dishes for special events.
- Developed a comprehensive menu showcasing recipes I created independently or in collaboration with the executive chef and sous chef.
- Handled menu item procurement and expense management
Executive Sous Chef
Medici in Uptown
Normal , IL
2023.01 - 2024.03
- Streamlined operations through efficient coordination of various tasks such as employee management, inventory control, invoice organization, banquet preparation leadership.
- Partnered with Executive Chef and Sous Chef to curate innovative weekly specials and revise menus
Mixer
Crumbl Cookie
Louisville , KY
2022.03 - 2022.12
- Demonstrated expertise in mixing dough, baking cookies, and portioning cookie dough
- Managed team in absence of managers
Prep Cook
Chef Prep Meals
Louisville , KY
2021.10 - 2022.03
- Maintained portion control in accordance with recipe guidelines.
- Collaborated with the owner to revise and accurately cost recipes.
- Maintained accuracy in packaging meals for customer satisfaction
- Focused on developing meals centered around nutrition and healthy eating habits.
Line cook
Biaggi's Ristorante Italiano
Bloomington , IL
2020.07 - 2021.08
- Train new employees
- Assisted in prep work such as washing vegetables or butchering meat when needed.
- Operated various kitchen appliance such as a blender, oven, grill, or stand mixer.
- Plated dishes according to restaurant presentation standards before delivering them to customers.
- Ensured that all dishes were prepared according to recipe specifications.
Line Cook
Jason's Deli
Bloomington , IL
2019.06 - 2020.07
- Prepared food for customers and provided excellent service. Demonstrated leadership skills by training new employees.
- Contributed to all areas of operation within the restaurant by assisting with tasks like line work, drive-thru orders, front-end customer service, table clearing duties and dishwashing.
Education
Culinary Arts
Sullivan University
Louisville, KY05.2023
Culinary Arts I & II -
Bloomington Area Career Center
05.2021
Normal Community High School
05.2021
Skills
- Food Safety
- Workflow Optimization
- Inventory Management
- Food Preparation
- Cost Control
- Employee Scheduling
- Team Leadership
- Menu development
- Positive and professional
- Mentoring and Coaching
Certification
- ServSafe Food Handlers Certification, 09/2019
- ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification, 01/2020
- ServSafe Allergen Handler Certification, 02/2021
Competitions
- Festival of Trees, 11/2019, Gingerbread House Competitor
- Festival of Trees, 11/2020, Gingerbread House Competitor
- SkillsUSA Regional Competition, 02/2020, 3rd Place, Culinary Arts
- SkillsUSA State Competition, 04/2021, 2nd Place, Culinary Arts
- Sullivan Throwdown Competition, 12/2020, Gold Tier Rank, $20,000 Scholarship Prize
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Teaching Experience
Aid my previous career center instructor in the classroom on multiple occasions during the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 school year
Would help with specific lab days that I excell in and can show the students a different way of doing things apart from my previous instructor and during events
Lead and coach students during competition season and push them to excel in the Culinary Arts division and Baking and Pastry division.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Sous Chef
El Paso Golf Club
2024.03 - Current
Executive Sous Chef
Medici in Uptown
2023.01 - 2024.03
Mixer
Crumbl Cookie
2022.03 - 2022.12
Prep Cook
Chef Prep Meals
2021.10 - 2022.03
Line cook
Biaggi's Ristorante Italiano
2020.07 - 2021.08
Line Cook
Jason's Deli
2019.06 - 2020.07
Culinary Arts
Sullivan University
Culinary Arts I & II -
Bloomington Area Career Center
Normal Community High School
- ServSafe Food Handlers Certification, 09/2019
- ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification, 01/2020
- ServSafe Allergen Handler Certification, 02/2021
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