Energized and adaptable kitchen professional with passion for culinary arts and keen eye for detail. Knowledge of food safety standards, culinary cultural awareness, and demonstrated ability in various workstations. Ready to contribute to a cohesive kitchen team while growing professionally and creating memorable dining experiences.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Prep Cook
Pozé Catering
Burlington, VT
09.2022 - 05.2026
Collaborated with a team of cooks to prepare menu items for large scale events during busy season, with menu decided by clients
Balanced large-scale tasks simultaneously for multiple events while maintaining high quality and presentation
Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace to ensure safety compliance and efficiency during and following service
Prepared and served dinner for 30+ seniors at The Pines Senior Living while managing additional catering tasks
Line Cook
Onion City Chicken & Oyster
Winooski, VT
09.2022 - 04.2026
Maintained health and safety standards throughout the kitchen workspace in continued collaboration with peers
Maximized productivity during opening and closing hours by organizing workstations efficiently
Expedited service during peak hours through collaboration with front and back of house staff
Prepared identical, high-quality menu items numerous times daily in a consistent, timely, and detail-oriented manner
Assumed the role of interim sous chef to keep the line running seamlessly in a time of need
Managed inventory and prep list nightly to create efficiency for the morning staff
Worked with the chef to create specials using seasonal ingredients
Cook and Cashier
Misery Loves Co.
Winooski, VT
11.2023 - 09.2024
Balanced manning the sandwich counter and daily prep to fulfill orders and keep the store adequately stocked
Oversaw stock of market items, to include take-out and take-home meals, frozen items, sandwiches, beverages, and produce
Assisted in managing inventory to minimize waste, working with coworkers to create market specials utilizing aging ingredients
Fostered a welcoming environment through customer interactions while maintaining cleanliness in the open kitchen