Megan Bodi
DETROIT,MI
Summary
I am a passionate, ambitious, compassionate and flexible professional who enjoys learning new skills and rising to challenges. The company I desire to work for values collaboration, a winning reputation, and loyalty.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Culinary Instructor
Zingerman's Bakehouse
08.2018 - 08.2024
- Facilitated hands-on cooking demonstrations, enhancing students' practical skills and techniques.
- Mentored aspiring chefs, providing constructive feedback to improve culinary abilities.
- Collaborated with other instructors to design innovative menus incorporating seasonal ingredients.
- Facilitated guest lectures from industry professionals to provide students with valuable insights into the culinary world.
Restaurant General Manager
Busch's Fresh Food Market
04.2017 - 08.2018
- Started, grew and nourished a team of 25 in a brand new, high-end BBQ concept. Introduced and created the culture of a successful restaurant inside of a growing grocery store.
- Planned and executed profitable special events, addressed day-to-day restaurant activities, built and achieved financial goals within a retail setting.
- Implemented training programs for staff to enhance customer service skills and operational efficiency.
Executive Pastry Chef
Simply Scrumptious
04.2015 - 04.2017
- Responsible for seasonal and special menu development of a boutique and artistic catering company
- Produced hundreds of individual dishes per day, paying special attention to timelines, accuracy, and aesthetics
- Implemented inventory control procedures, optimizing ingredient utilization and reducing waste.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Baking Sciences
Johnson & Wales University
Providence, RI05-2009
Skills
- Strong leadership capabilities
- Creative employee motivator
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Problem solver
- Results-oriented
Certification
- Serv Safe Certified
- Bread Bakers Guild of America Member
Timeline
Culinary Instructor
Zingerman's Bakehouse
08.2018 - 08.2024
Restaurant General Manager
Busch's Fresh Food Market
04.2017 - 08.2018
Executive Pastry Chef
Simply Scrumptious
04.2015 - 04.2017
Bachelor of Science - Baking Sciences
Johnson & Wales University