Nakishia R. Freeman
Deviled Egg Caterer
West Palm Beach,FL
Summary
Dedicated food service professional well-versed in egg appetizer operations for clients and guests. Experienced in managing large-scale events or intimate gourmet dining, business parties and afternoon tea services. Successful at building relationships with customers to increase loyalty and repeat business. Talented at taking orders, filling special requests and preparing food. Professional and calm when managing many tasks at once and helping customers. Skillfully delivers high-quality service and promote customer loyalty. Dedicated to team and business success.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Caterer
Angel Eggspressions, LLC
West Palm Beach, FL
- Presented egg appetizers on buffet tables and drink stations in line with formality and specifications of each event.
- Set up egg appetizers for service stations per contract specifications.
- Designed menus containing various egg appetizer options to meet needs of diverse customer base.
- Observed federal and local kitchen safety regulations to prevent food borne illnesses.
- Provided friendly, courteous service to create memorable moments for guests.
- Delivered catered egg appetizers and supplies to facility for on-time set-up.
- Sourced food ingredients from local markets and food suppliers to acquire items needed for food preparation.
- Created numerous egg appetizer options to enable creation of customized menus.
- Communicated with event coordinators and facility management to obtain appropriate catering accommodations.
- Conducted walk-throughs of event areas to perform final inspections with customers and verify satisfaction of arrangements and provisions.
- Tested recipes before inclusion in catering menu to verify accuracy of ingredients and preparation methods.
- Researched menu options for customers with food allergies or special dietary preferences to accommodate varied dietary needs.
- Served catering guests by fulfilling orders, communicating requests to kitchen staff and routinely inquiring about customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with clients to plan event venues, menus and budgets.
- Helped chefs prepare and present egg appetizers to event guests with strong attention to detail and presentation expertise.
- Developed menus for special occasions and catered events to match theme and requirements of clients.
- Oversaw catering orders to verify accuracy and completeness.
- Maintained flexible work schedule to meet event needs.
- Offered vegetarian versions of frequently ordered egg appetizers to appeal to health conscious customers.
Education
High School Diploma -
06.1992 - 06.1994
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
03.2008 - 03.2008
Certification - Criminal Intelligence Analyst
03.2008 - 03.2008
Skills
Presentation skills
Ordering and invoicing
Time management
Safe food handling
Chef support
Food storage protocol
Food preparation mastery
Kitchen station cleanliness
Ingredient management
Kitchen equipment operation
Food inventories
Recipes and menu planning
Sanitation guidelines
Food plating and presentation
Signature dish creation
Accomplishments
- Executed catering services for events with the Palm Beach County Convention Center and Trindy Gourmet for the Tony Robbins Unleash Experience with over 5000+ attendees.
- Selected as the egg caterer for elite establishments and local government agency events.
Timeline
Lynn University - Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
03.2008 - 03.2008
Florida Department of Law Enforcement - Certification , Criminal Intelligence Analyst
03.2008 - 03.2008
William T. Dwyer High School - High School Diploma,
06.1992 - 06.1994
Caterer - Angel Eggspressions, LLC