Payton Cummings
Flagstaff,AZ
Summary
An intuitive cook with seven years experience and the ambition to learn. Main interests and goals involve sustainable food practices and cultivation. Can excel in high stress, quick changing, environments by the use of clear communication and hard work. Committed to food safety and delivering quality culinary standards.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sous Chef
Northern Arizona University Hot Spot Dining Hall
12.2022 - Current
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
Vice President
Branchout Climate Wiki
01.2021 - Current
- Demonstrated proficient leadership skills
- Collaborated with to establish Branchout Climate Wiki
- Identified opportunities to improve work flow and efficiency of the website
- Established goals for the company and methods for reaching milestones
Sous Chef
University of Kansas Dining at Kansas Memorial Union
01.2021 - Current
- Placing and receiving orders, ensure quantity and quality control of products
- Oversee opening and closing of dining hall and kitchen
- Food preparation
- Customer service in dining hall
- Managing and training employees
- Coordinating dinner services for NCAA basketball championship team.
Lead News Reporter
Branch Out
10.2019 - Current
- Publish articles pertaining to global effects of climate change
- Extensive research of climate-based issues, conducting interviews
- Providing potential solutions to subsequent consequences.
Assistant Manager
Glory Days Pizza
09.2020 - 07.2021
- Food preparation, line cook
- Maintain an effective workplace and staff.
Assistant Manager
Fields and Ivy Brewery
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Supervise employees and train new hires
- Cook on any station behind the line as needed, especially during a rush
- Supervise open and closing duties for kitchen staff.
Lead Line Cook
Mass St. Fish House
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Fast-paced kitchen with a sophisticated menu
- Grill and saute station, support other stations
- Established a passion for food.
Lead Counter Assistant
Merc Co-Op
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Learning and sharing information about local sustainable food in northeastern Kansas
- Community outreach initiatives
- Customer service.
Education
High School Diploma -
Washburn Rural High School - USD 437
Topeka, KS05.2012
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Food Preparation and Safety Procedures
- Order Delivery Practices
- Culinary Experience
- Kitchen Management
- Customer Service
Certification
- Servsafe manager
- Alcohol Manager Servsafe
References
Jessica Peterson, Boss at The-Merc and Fish House, (913)-669-1038 Harrison Soelter, Boss at Fish House, (785)-317-7063 Jeremy Ingrahm, Boss at KU, (785)-764-6890
Timeline
Sous Chef
Northern Arizona University Hot Spot Dining Hall
12.2022 - Current
Vice President
Branchout Climate Wiki
01.2021 - Current
Sous Chef
University of Kansas Dining at Kansas Memorial Union
01.2021 - Current
Assistant Manager
Glory Days Pizza
09.2020 - 07.2021
Lead News Reporter
Branch Out
10.2019 - Current
Assistant Manager
Fields and Ivy Brewery
09.2019 - 03.2020
Lead Line Cook
Mass St. Fish House
01.2017 - 01.2019
Lead Counter Assistant
Merc Co-Op
01.2016 - 01.2017
High School Diploma -
Washburn Rural High School - USD 437
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