Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
References
Community Service
Timeline
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Maia Chisholm-Kerr

Fords

Summary

Dynamic culinary professional with a solid background in commercial food preparation and villa service. Expertise in following recipes, creating sauces, and unique menus. Ensuring quality food delivery and maintaining the cleanliness of kitchen equipment. Demonstrated punctuality and reliability in managing daily food preparation tasks. Acknowledged for contributing to efficient kitchen operations through effective multitasking.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Pantry Cook

Iberostar Rose Hall Hotels & Resorts
Saint James
12.2022 - 12.2023
  • Prepared and presented cold foods, including designing garnishes and cold cuts of meat and cheese.
  • Created sauces from scratch and prepared fruit and salad bowls with attention to detail.
  • Grilled various items, ensuring quality and consistency in presentation.

Cook

CLUB MOBAY VIP ATTRACTIONS
Saint James
07.2022 - 10.2022
  • Prepared diverse culinary dishes with precision and attention to quality standards.
  • Crafted meals by expertly combining ingredients to enhance flavor and presentation.
  • Executed cooking tasks efficiently, maintaining consistency and adhering to health regulations.

Kitchen Prep Cook

Iberostar Rose Hall Hotels & Resorts
Saint James
12.2021 - 06.2022
  • Collaborated with chefs to ensure seamless food preparation and kitchen operations.
  • Prepared high-quality food items while maintaining strict cleanliness standards in the workspace.
  • Adapted to various kitchen roles as needed, ensuring efficient use of manpower and proper handling of ingredients.
  • Accountable for the proper care and handling of all kitchen items and ingredients.

Cook/Server Technician

YAWD VIBE RESTURANT
Saint James
06.2021 - 09.2021

  • Prepared food with precision, maintaining high standards of quality and presentation.
  • Reported to all chefs, ensuring seamless communication and efficient kitchen operations.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work area, ensuring all equipment was in optimal condition.

Internship Cook

Iberostar Rose Hall Hotels & Resorts
Saint James
12.2019 - 03.2020
  • Operated as a range cook during internship, maintaining efficiency in food preparation and adherence to recipes.
  • Prepared and cooked a variety of dishes as part of a kitchen team, ensuring consistency and quality.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to execute cooking tasks and uphold high standards in food service.

Internship Cook

Holiday inn Rose Hall
Saint James
12.2018 - 01.2019
  • Prepared and cooked dishes under supervision, ensuring adherence to culinary standards.
  • Assisted in food preparation and cooking, maintaining high-quality culinary practices.
  • Supported kitchen operations by preparing and cooking meals, upholding industry standards.

Education

Gourmet Cooking Certificate - Culinary

Penn Foster College
925 Oak St, Scranton, PA 18508
01.2021

High School - City & Guilds English Language

Green Pond High School
St. James, JA
01.2019

NCTVET-Level 1 Certificate - Agriculture, Level 1 Commercial Food Preparation, Level 1 Villa Service

01.2019

Skills

  • Villa Service
  • Housekeeping
  • Commercial Food Preparation
  • Time Management
  • Excellent Communication Skills
  • Detailed and organized
  • Multitasking
  • Sauce creation
  • Food preparation
  • Garnishing techniques
  • Grilling methods
  • Quality control
  • Health regulations
  • Team collaboration
  • Ingredient handling
  • Time management
  • Menu planning
  • Problem solving
  • Adaptability

Accomplishments

Most Outstanding Performance Student, Food Preparation, 2019

References

  • Rev. T.N. Gordon, Justice of the Peace, (876)940-6893, 39 Church Street, Montego Bay, St James
  • Ms. Kimberly Blake, Principal, (876)330-9687, Green Pond High School, St James

Community Service

  • Green Pond High School, Class Monitor, 2019
  • Taste Of Jamaica, Volunteer
  • Netball Player

Timeline

Pantry Cook

Iberostar Rose Hall Hotels & Resorts
12.2022 - 12.2023

Cook

CLUB MOBAY VIP ATTRACTIONS
07.2022 - 10.2022

Kitchen Prep Cook

Iberostar Rose Hall Hotels & Resorts
12.2021 - 06.2022

Cook/Server Technician

YAWD VIBE RESTURANT
06.2021 - 09.2021

Internship Cook

Iberostar Rose Hall Hotels & Resorts
12.2019 - 03.2020

Internship Cook

Holiday inn Rose Hall
12.2018 - 01.2019

Gourmet Cooking Certificate - Culinary

Penn Foster College

High School - City & Guilds English Language

Green Pond High School

NCTVET-Level 1 Certificate - Agriculture, Level 1 Commercial Food Preparation, Level 1 Villa Service