Sally Olson
Lakeville,MN
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at NorBella Senior Living, excelling in food preparation techniques and supply ordering. Proven ability to create innovative menus while training staff and ensuring sanitation standards. Recognized for enhancing kitchen efficiency and maintaining high customer satisfaction through effective teamwork and leadership.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef Cook
NorBella Senior Living
14275 Joppa Ave s, Savage
10.2025 - Current
- Prepared nutritious meals for residents, adhering to dietary guidelines and personal preferences to enhance resident satisfaction.
- Managed kitchen inventory and organized storage of food supplies to maintain freshness and quality.
- Collaborated with staff to design weekly menus that reflected resident tastes, promoting variety and engagement in meal choices.
- Managed portion control using correct utensils during preparation and plating.
Chef
The Fountains of Hosanna
12.2022 - 10.2025
- Developed and executed seasonal menus focusing on fresh, local ingredients.
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure adherence to safety and sanitation standards.
- Trained new team members in culinary techniques and kitchen operations.
- Streamlined food preparation processes to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.
Chef
Silvercrest
11.2021 - 12.2022
- Supervised specialty dish preparation to satisfy customer requests and cater to various dietary needs.
- Experimented with various ingredients and cooking techniques to develop new and flavorful dishes for customers.
- Managed kitchen staff team and assigned tasks for various stages of food production.
- Assigned specific duties to employees to maintain productive operation of kitchen and food service.
Prep Cook
Treasure Island Casino
03.2014 - 10.2017
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces and salads.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Farmington High School
Farmington, MN06-1992
Skills
- Meal preparation
- Food preparation
- Food safety
- Sanitation procedures
- Menu planning
- Menu development
- Inventory management
- Meal planning
References
- Steve Cameron, SilverCrest, 612-209-7585
- Savanna Suvannard, SilverCrest, 651-925-7645
Timeline
Chef Cook
NorBella Senior Living
10.2025 - Current
Chef
The Fountains of Hosanna
12.2022 - 10.2025
Chef
Silvercrest
11.2021 - 12.2022
Prep Cook
Treasure Island Casino
03.2014 - 10.2017
High School Diploma -
Farmington High School