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Noah Christianson

Norfolk,VA

Summary

Hardworking professional 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

Garde Manger

Zinnia Cafe and Events
Norfolk, VA
02.2024 - Current
  • Prepared salads, sandwiches, and other cold dishes according to recipes and menu specifications.
  • Inspected food preparation and serving areas to ensure observance of safe, sanitary food-handling practices.
  • Stocked pantry items such as condiments, spices, breads, cereals, dairy products, canned goods.
  • Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
  • Helped management stay on top of supply needs by sharing information about low or spoiled inventory.

Catering Kitchen Prep Cook

Taste Unlimited
Virginia Beach, VA
09.2024 - Current
  • Prepared ingredients for meals, such as chopping vegetables and mixing sauces.
  • Adhered to health department regulations regarding food storage and handling.
  • Assisted in preparing catering orders for special events or functions.
  • Cooked various types of proteins such as poultry, seafood, beef and pork.
  • Helped run research and development of new sauces and dishes.

Catering Cook

Taste Unlimited
Virginia Beach, VA
06.2021 - Current
  • Prepared and cooked food items according to recipes and instructions.
  • Ensured proper food safety and sanitation procedures were followed at all times.
  • Set up buffet-style meals for large groups of people at catered events.
  • Plated dishes before they were served at catered events according to presentation guidelines.
  • Demonstrated excellent knife skills when cutting vegetables or meats for recipes.
  • Worked with chef to complete dishes on schedule and in line with exacting presentation and taste standards.

Catering Server

Taste Unlimited
Virginia Beach, VA
06.2021 - 02.2024
  • Maintained cleanliness of the buffet area, including setting up and breaking down the buffet table.
  • Greeted guests as they arrived for events, provided them with information about menu items, and answered any questions they had.
  • Assisted other servers in carrying trays of food from kitchen to dining area.
  • Set up tables with appropriate linens and silverware prior to each event.

Education

High School Diploma -

Salem High School
Virginia Beach, VA
01-2022

Some College (No Degree) - Music

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA

Skills

  • Batch Cooking
  • Recipe execution
  • Knife Skills
  • Food inspection
  • Effective prioritization
  • Quick-learning

Affiliations

  • Fitness
  • Music Production

Certification

  • City of Norfolk Food Handlers Certification

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Catering Kitchen Prep Cook

Taste Unlimited
09.2024 - Current

Garde Manger

Zinnia Cafe and Events
02.2024 - Current

Catering Cook

Taste Unlimited
06.2021 - Current

Catering Server

Taste Unlimited
06.2021 - 02.2024

High School Diploma -

Salem High School

Some College (No Degree) - Music

Old Dominion University

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