Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Michelle Grindstaff

Sous Chef
Jonesborough,Tennessee

Summary

Proficient Sous Chef highly effective at operating in fast-paced, demanding environments. Adaptable professional with success handling any challenge. Ten year background in hospital and patient services industry. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Sous Chef

Compass Group
Johnson City, Tennessee
10.2021 - Current
  • Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards
  • Trained in scheduling, inventory management and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen. Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Developed and remained accountable for safety, quality, consistency and adherence to standards. Prepared and served over 300-400 meals daily. Focusing on meeting the needs of patient diets and restrictions.
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers
  • Oversaw scheduling, inventory management and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen

Cook

Compass Group
Johnson City, TN
08.2012 - Current
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
  • Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
  • Maintained central standardized recipe and ingredient repository with nutritional and cost information.
  • Assisted chef with planning easy but elegant appetizers to spark customer interest.

Education

High School Diploma -

David Crockett High School
Jonesborough, TN
05.1995

Skills

  • Knowledgeable and experienced in every position in kitchen
  • Garnishing and Plating and Catering events
  • Safe Food Handling
  • Cleaning and Sanitation
  • Chef Assistance
  • Scheduling Equipment Repairs
  • Food Preparing, Plating and Presentation
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Team Leadership Line Inspections
  • Customer Service
  • Instruction and Delegation
  • Trained in Inventory, Ordering, Stocking and Replenishing
  • Current in Culinary Trends
  • Motivational Team Management and Collaborative Relationships

Timeline

Sous Chef

Compass Group
10.2021 - Current

Cook

Compass Group
08.2012 - Current

High School Diploma -

David Crockett High School

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