Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Certification
Interests
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Oliver Stoller Smith

RHODODENDRON,OR

Summary

Offering collaborative spirit and quick learner eager to thrive in culinary setting. Contributes foundational understanding of culinary techniques and ability to follow detailed instructions and recipes. Ready to use and develop skills in food preparation and cooking in an entry-level position.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

AM Cook - Cascade Dining Room

Timberline Lodge and Ski Area
09.2024 - Current
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
  • Prepared cheese and meat platters, adorned with garnishments to be sent to the rooms of hotel guests.
  • Improved menu offerings, incorporating seasonal ingredients and innovative cooking methods.
  • Plated Amuse Bouche or salads for 4 holiday dinners.
  • Managed the coldside of breakfast and lunch buffets with a team or on my own.
  • Assisted banquets in food preparation and plating.

Education

High School Diploma -

Sandy High School
Sandy, OR
06-2029

Skills

  • Food handling
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Cooking
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Food preparation
  • Knife skills
  • Cooking techniques
  • Food presentation
  • Hospitality and service industry background
  • Food plating

Accomplishments

  • Worked my way up from a dishwasher to cook, being trained on both coldside and on the line.
  • Worked part time during the school year and working 32 hours a week during the summer between high school graduation and college move-in.
  • Graduated high school with honors.

Affiliations

  • Universal Student Exchange: Conducted job interviews through the Universal Student Exchange and worked with a team to hire Peruvian college students at Timberline Lodge in restaurant and hospitality positions.
  • Lions Club: Awarded an academic scholarship from Mt. Hood Lions Club.


Certification

  • DEI Certification, Oregon Journalism Education Association

Interests

  • Learning new cooking techniques and expanding my culinary skills both at home and at work
  • I like trying new recipes and food trends
  • I enjoy cooking for friends and family gatherings

Timeline

AM Cook - Cascade Dining Room

Timberline Lodge and Ski Area
09.2024 - Current

High School Diploma -

Sandy High School