Mark Cambensy
Marquette,Michigan
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with experience at Mama Russo's Homemade Products, excelling in recipe development and quality assurance. Proven ability to enhance kitchen efficiency and maintain high safety standards. Skilled in clear communication and team collaboration, fostering a positive environment while training staff and ensuring exceptional food preparation.
Detail-oriented culinary professional with experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Skilled in inventory management, menu creation and food preparation. Highly organized and detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Chef Assistant
Mama Russo's Homemade Products
07.2024 - Current
- Maintained cleanliness and order of kitchen prep areas and appliances as well as convenient organization of ingredients.
- Managed food preparation activities, such as cutting ingredients to size and preparing sauces and garnishes.
- Wrapped, dated, and stored food in refrigerators under standardized temperature for future uses.
- Assisted in menu preparation, making suggestions, and researching recipes compatible with existing menu items.
- Cleaned and oiled kitchen equipment to maintain optimized function.
- Verified food temperatures and quality ahead of service to maintain standards.
- Trained new kitchen staff on proper food handling and preparation techniques.
- Received delivered, sorted produce and stored supplies quickly to maintain quality and condition.
- Prepped ingredients ahead of time to increase cooking and service speed.
- Followed recipes and instructions to achieve quality and presentation standards.
- Followed food safety practices and sanitation guidelines.
- Reduced kitchen accidents by maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization.
- Pushed, pulled and transported large loads and objects.
- Maintained composure and work quality while under stress.
Camp Counselor
Camp UPeninsulin
08.2025 - 08.2025
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Encouraged team building to increase camaraderie, trust and rapport.
- Implemented rules and regulations to enforce discipline and compliance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Marquette Senior Highschool
Marquette, MI06.2022
Skills
- Recipe development
- Chef support
- Quality assurance
- Public speaking
- Child development
- Attention to detail
- Positive engagement
- Clear communication
- Activity scheduling
- Safety guidelines
- Emotional intelligence
- Team collaboration
Accomplishments
- Documented and resolved large amounts of plastic waste which led to lower costs and easier prep.
Timeline
Camp Counselor
Camp UPeninsulin
08.2025 - 08.2025
Chef Assistant
Mama Russo's Homemade Products
07.2024 - Current
High School Diploma -
Marquette Senior Highschool
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