Paula Russell
Nashville,TN
Summary
Disciplined, organized, highly-motivated and hard working chef with 5 years of experience. Dedicated to first-rate communication and team success. All that is desired is to be a sponge, absorbing everything from the kitchens worked in and chefs worked for.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Conrad Hotel
09.2024 - Current
- Contributed to restaurant success by maintaining a positive attitude and strong work ethic under pressure.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Work all stations and fill in where needed for services
- Improved kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep tasks and effectively organizing workstations.
Line Cook/Prep Cook
Hathorne
11.2023 - 02.2024
- Prep for both brunch and dinner services
- Help chef with new menu ideas and recipes
- Kept an eye on inventory to help chef with orders
- Helped train others with techniques and consistency to endure a perfect end product
- Increased kitchen productivity by keeping tools organized for easy access when needed.
Line Cook
Rolf and Daughters
04.2023 - 11.2023
- Worked with a menu based on seasonality
- Worked with local farmers
- Ensured quality and safety of food for over 100 ingredients prior to prep
- Worked up to 60-hr work shifts per week, serving 120+ guests on a daily
- Learning clear communications in high volume services
- Consistency and cleanliness, major key to a successful service
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
Banquet Sous Chef
Henley
04.2021 - 03.2023
- Worked up from a line cook to banquet sous chef
- Instilled leadership, accountability and excellence in all direct cuisine creation
- Organized a space for speed and efficiency
- Leading preparation and execution of both AM and PM services
- Working events with guests ranging from 20-300 people
Lead Line Cook
Ellington's Bar and Grill
12.2019 - 04.2021
- Assisted with catering events, showcasing the restaurant''s culinary expertise and dedication to customer satisfaction.
- Implemented effective time-management strategies while prioritizing multiple tasks simultaneously without sacrificing quality or consistency of food items prepared.
- Assisted executive chef in menu planning by researching current culinary trends and suggesting unique flavor combinations.
- Unloaded food supplies from distributor trucks to efficiently organize inventory.
Skills
- Highly motivated
- Cleaning and organization
- Ability to manage multiple stations ( sauté, grill, fry, garde-manger, etc)
- Proper food storage, handling and sanitation practices
- Creativity
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Line Cook
Conrad Hotel
09.2024 - Current
Line Cook/Prep Cook
Hathorne
11.2023 - 02.2024
Line Cook
Rolf and Daughters
04.2023 - 11.2023
Banquet Sous Chef
Henley
04.2021 - 03.2023
Lead Line Cook
Ellington's Bar and Grill
12.2019 - 04.2021
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