Oksana Chepoy
Fairfax,VIRGINIA
Summary
Experienced in ingredient pairings, plating, food presentation, and nutrition. Hard-working professional consistently praised for adaptability by peers. Strong commitment to excellence. Reliable contributor to company success and goal achievement.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chef De Cuisine
Clarity
09.2022 - Current
- Optimized kitchen workflow by delegating tasks according to individual strengths, resulting in faster ticket times during peak hours.
- Maintained high levels of sanitation and cleanliness, adhering to strict health code regulations and ensuring a safe working environment.
- Participated in regular menu tastings with ownership and management to evaluate dishes for flavor balance, presentation, and ingredient quality.
- Enhanced guest satisfaction by creating innovative and visually appealing dishes using fresh, local ingredients.
- Contributed to successful catering events by designing custom dessert menus tailored to specific client preferences.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by creating visually appealing and delicious pastries.
- Continuously researched industry trends to stay current on popular flavors and innovative techniques for enhancing the pastry menu offerings.
- Received numerous accolades from customers for exceptional taste and presentation of pastries, resulting in increased word-of-mouth referrals.
Executive Chef
Clarity
10.2021 - 09.2022
- Maintained a safe and sanitary work environment, adhering to health department standards and regulations.
- Increased customer satisfaction by creating innovative and diverse menus tailored to various dietary needs.
- Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Delivered excellent food quality and maximized customer satisfaction by preparing meals according to customer requests.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless dining experiences for guests.
- Designed seasonal menus showcasing fresh local ingredients, supporting sustainable agriculture practices within the community.
- Fostered a positive working environment among kitchen team members that encouraged collaboration, creativity, and open communication.
Pastry Chef
Clarity
03.2016 - 09.2021
- Weighed ingredients to prepare batter and dough for baked goods
- Decorated baked goods, such as cakes and pastries
- Kneaded and prepared dough to form pie crusts and cookies
- Completed baked goods with decorative touches and personalized messages
- Checked quality of raw materials to verify against standards and specifications
- Adapted quantity of ingredients to match amount of items to be baked
- Combined measured ingredients in bowl before mixing, blending and cooking machinery
- Mentored bakery personnel in recipe development and baking skills
- Developed new recipes and promotions to increase sales
- Operated kitchen equipment and industrial ovens in alignment with safety requirements
- Observed health and safety regulations and completed proper sanitation processes for safe food handling
- Monitored equipment operation to verify quality and consistency of recipe ingredients
- Inspected finished and in-progress bakes and adjusted oven settings accordingly
- Set oven temperatures and oversaw simultaneous bakes to achieve top-quality results
- Rotated inventory to reduce waste and remove expired items
- Participated in ongoing training to enhance own job skills and knowledge
Education
Accounting And Auditing - undefined
Izmail Institute Of Water Transport
Izmail05.2012
Diploma - undefined
Culinary School Of Odessa Region
Izmail06.2000
Skills
- Creative Concept Development
- Team Leadership
- Project management
- Effective Communication
LANGUAGES
Russian - Native
English
Professional Working
Certification
Certified food protection manager
- Certificate for food protection (CFP)by the American national standards institute(ANSI)January17 2023
Current position references
Tracy A O’Grady- executive chef at Clarity VA
+15713443400
Timeline
Chef De Cuisine
Clarity
09.2022 - Current
Executive Chef
Clarity
10.2021 - 09.2022
Pastry Chef
Clarity
03.2016 - 09.2021
Accounting And Auditing - undefined
Izmail Institute Of Water Transport
Diploma - undefined
Culinary School Of Odessa Region
Certified food protection manager
- Certificate for food protection (CFP)by the American national standards institute(ANSI)January17 2023
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