MEGAN LEGASPI
Staten Island,NY
Summary
Hardworking cook bringing detail-oriented approach to food preparation and handling. Reliable individual possessing excellent communication and problem-solving strengths.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Cook and Prep Cook
American Bounty Restaurant
Hyde Park, NY
- Rotated through production stations including seafood, sauté, pasta and sous chef
- Prepped, maintained, and replenished assigned stations
- Assisted Chef in preparing and cooking for catering orders and events on site.
Line Cook and Prep Cook
Omni Scottsdale Resort and Spa
Scottsdale, AZ
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Worked in the two restaurants on premise as well as the banquet and pastry kitchen
- Prepped, maintained, and serviced the cold side in the restaurant
- Prepped, maintained and serviced tapas bar with wood fired grill in restaurant
- Worked 40+ hours while doing school assignments
- Serviced an action station during a banquet event.
Line Cook and Prep Cook
Brunos Bakery and Restaurant
Staten Island, NY
07.2020 - 12.2020
- Rotated through all production stations including the salad, grill, fryer, and sandwich station
- Prepped, maintained, and replenished salad bar
- Assisted Chef in preparing and cooking for catering orders and events on site
- Worked 16 hours per week while attending school part time.
Cashier and Server
Carvel Ice Cream Store
Staten Island, NY
08.2019 - 12.2020
- Provided excellent customer service at the counter
- Assembled ice cream according to customer demands
- Responsible for cash transactions and customer service at point of sale
- Responsible for opening and closing the store
- Worked 18 hours per week while attending school full time.
Education
Bachelors Degree in Food Business Management And Culinary Arts - Culinary Arts
The Culinary Institute of America
Hyde Park, NY12.2023
High School Diploma -
Tottenville High School
Staten Island, NY06.2020
Skills
- Food Safety
- Ingredient Preparation
- Food Rotation
- Line Management
- Food Presentation
- Professional Attitude
- Knife Skills
- Punctual and Honest
Activities And Awards
- Studied abroad for three months in Barcelona, Spain learning all about Mediterranean cuisine
- Careers Through Culinary Arts Full Tuition Scholarship to The Culinary Institute of America Recipient, June 2020-Present
- ServSafe Certified, National Restaurant Association. Valid through 2026
- ServSafe Allergen Certified, National Restaurant Association. Valid through 2024
- Team Leader for Culinary Fundamentals
- Volunteer in The Careers Through Culinary Arts Annual Benefit, February 2020
- Volunteer in The Careers Through Culinary Arts Farm to Tray Benefit, April 2019
- Job Shadow through The Careers Through Culinary Arts Program at CitiGroup and Fried Frank working under Restaurant Associates, November 13, 2019
- Participated in the Rachel Ray Uncle Bens Beginners Cooking Competition (Second Round Participant), March 2012
Affiliations
- Team Leader for Culinary Fundamentals
- Volunteer in The Careers Through Culinary Arts Annual Benefit, February 2020
- Volunteer in The Careers Through Culinary Arts Farm to Tray Benefit, April 2019
- Job Shadow through The Careers Through Culinary Arts Program at CitiGroup and Fried Frank working under Restaurant Associates, November 13, 2019
- Participated in the Rachel Ray Uncle Bens Beginners Cooking Competition (Second Round Participant), March 2012
Certification
- ServSafe Certified, National Restaurant Association. Valid through 2026
- ServSafe Allergen Certified, National Restaurant Association. Valid through 2024
Timeline
Line Cook and Prep Cook
Omni Scottsdale Resort and Spa
01.2022 - 04.2022
Line Cook and Prep Cook
Brunos Bakery and Restaurant
07.2020 - 12.2020
Cashier and Server
Carvel Ice Cream Store
08.2019 - 12.2020
Line Cook and Prep Cook
American Bounty Restaurant
Bachelors Degree in Food Business Management And Culinary Arts - Culinary Arts
The Culinary Institute of America
High School Diploma -
Tottenville High School
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