Phoebe Brown
Easton,PA
Summary
Experienced culinary professional skilled in team leadership and safe food handling. Known for training junior staff and maintaining compliance with health regulations, enhancing overall kitchen performance and food quality.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sous Chef
Easton Wine Project
Easton, PA
12.2023 - Current
- Supervised daily kitchen operations, ensuring high standards of food quality and presentation.
- Trained and mentored junior kitchen staff, fostering skill development and teamwork in fast-paced environment.
- Maintained inventory levels, ordering ingredients to minimize waste and ensure freshness for all menu items.
- Implemented food safety protocols, consistently achieving compliance with health regulations during inspections.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Participated in food tastings and taste tests.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
Kitchen Manager
Mom and Pop's General Store
Easton, PA
01.2023 - 11.2023
- Supervised daily kitchen operations to ensure compliance with food safety standards.
- Developed and implemented training programs for kitchen staff to enhance efficiency and productivity.
- Streamlined inventory management processes, reducing waste and improving cost control measures.
- Coordinated menu planning, ensuring seasonal ingredients and customer preferences were prioritized.
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely and accurate food delivery.
- Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
Cashier
Beer Brothers
Easton, PA
06.2019 - 12.2022
- Processed customer transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems.
- Maintained accurate cash drawer and balanced end-of-shift reports.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving issues.
- Assisted in training new staff on operational procedures and policies.
- Engaged with customers as they entered the store, ensuring timely assistance and support.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
Dishwasher
Porter's Pub
Easton, PA
04.2015 - 06.2019
- Operated industrial dishwashing equipment to maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely availability of clean dishes and utensils.
- Monitored cleanliness of dishwashing area, performing regular maintenance checks on equipment.
- Trained new team members on proper dishwashing techniques and safety protocols.
Education
High School Diploma -
Easton Area High School
Easton, PA06-2018
Skills
- Team leadership
- Kitchen leadership
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Safe food handling
- Food preparation
Certification
ServSafe Certified
Timeline
Sous Chef
Easton Wine Project
12.2023 - Current
Kitchen Manager
Mom and Pop's General Store
01.2023 - 11.2023
Cashier
Beer Brothers
06.2019 - 12.2022
Dishwasher
Porter's Pub
04.2015 - 06.2019
High School Diploma -
Easton Area High School