RaeNiece Lightner
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Highly motivated with experience in customer service. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Enthusiastic Banquet and Events leader, with demonstrated experience in food preparation, line cooking and food safety. Possesses excellent multitasking and organizational skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chef/Meal Prep
Shef
3512 S Western Ave Los Angeles,CA 90018
04.2022 - Current
- Cook/prepared meals. Prepped and packaged orders.
- Prepped daily menu items.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Stocked goods into proper locations and temperatures.
- Followed food safety practices and sanitation guidelines.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business
- Interacted with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time
Event Assistant
The Regency West
3339 W 43rd St,Los Angeles,CA 90008
08.2018 - Current
- Create new dessert recipes Keep count of inventory for new and expired ingredients/menu items Prep/Cook American and French Classical Desserts Baked Cakes, Pies,Cookies, Eclairs,Macaroons,Creme Brulee and Souffle's. Keeps prep area clean and sanitized
- Keeps food fresh/safe storing food in temperatures outside danger zone.
- Greeted and directed guests at private events and explained seating arrangements to keep tables organized.
- Performed event coordination for larger parties and gatherings.
- Organized facilities preparation, refreshments and entertainment for gatherings with as many as 100N guests.
- Anticipated event requirements and handled numerous concerns in advance for smooth day-of execution.
- Maintained strong vendor relations to effectively handle challenging events demands.
- Helped organize and manage successful events with attendance of over 100N people.
- Performed post-event tasks such as breaking down areas, removing trash, and cleaning facilities.
Banquet & Event Leader
Calamigos Guest Ranch & Beach Club
327 Latigo Canyon Rd,Malibu,CA 90265
03.2020 - 11.2022
- Lead Server Prepared drinks and appetizers for cocktail service Setup Banquet tables, Jack stands and Dessert tables Arranged Chargers, Food/Name Labels Supervised flow of food service ∙
- Liaised with venue management to monitor logistics and timelines.
- Provided exceptional service to over 100 guests by immediately addressing requests.
- Set up and broke down Banquet room.
- Interpreted instructions to schedule and set up events to client specifications.
- Liaised with caterers about event changes and implemented requested adjustments.
- Supervised set up of banquet food stations.
- Supervised dining table set-up to prepare for diversity of event types, following strict service standards.
- Added food items, beverages, and utensils to trays.
- Provided attentive service and proactively assessed guest needs.
Chef/Meal Prep
Bella Vida
27180 Golden Valley Rd,Santa Clarita,CA 91350
08.2018 - 12.2019
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Assisted other chefs with ingredients preparation in support of recipes designed by head chef.
- Rotated through all prep stations to learn different techniques.
- Pushed, pulled and transported large loads and objects.
- Prepared hot meals, sandwiches, salads and other specialty items for over 1,500 residents.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Food Science in Culinary Arts
The Arts Institute of California/Los Angeles
2900 31st St,Santa Monica,CA,90405Diploma - General Education
Paramount High School
14429 Downey Ave,Paramount, CA 9072306.2001
Skills
- Maintain Food Safety
- Temperature Control
- Servsafe Certified
- Bulk Food Preparation
Certification
Serv safe Certificate
RBS Certificate
Timeline
Chef/Meal Prep
Shef
04.2022 - Current
Banquet & Event Leader
Calamigos Guest Ranch & Beach Club
03.2020 - 11.2022
Event Assistant
The Regency West
08.2018 - Current
Chef/Meal Prep
Bella Vida
08.2018 - 12.2019
Some College (No Degree) - Food Science in Culinary Arts
The Arts Institute of California/Los Angeles
Diploma - General Education
Paramount High School