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Sarah Haser

Goshen,IN

Summary

25 years+ in the food and restaurant industry. Experience with leading kitchen teams and managing food preparation in busy environments. Utilize culinary skills and knowledge of kitchen operations to maintain high standards of food, quality and safety track record of fostering collaborative team environments and driving operational efficiency.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Greenhouse Owner and Operator

East Goshen Farm and Greenhouse
10.2015 - Current

Operate a small family owned greenhouse seasonally.

Raise vegetable, herb, and flower plants to sell onsite and to garden centers locally

Kitchen Manager

Bread and Chocolate Catering
05.2013 - Current

Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring adherence to food, safety, and sanitation standards

Develop and implement menu offerings while keeping cost and labor efficiency in mind

Train and mentor kitchen staff, fostering skill development and teamwork

Manage food and supply inventory, ingredient sourcing, and reducing waste

Conduct regular performance evaluations for kitchen staff

Established vendor relationships for sourcing quality ingredients, ensuring consistency and product delivery and price stability

Place food orders with suppliers on a weekly basis, taking into account kitchen budget

Keep kitchen staff in compliance with safety and food regulations

Manage staffing, schedules, minimizing labor cost while maintaining optimal kitchen performance during peak hours

Seafood Team Leader

Whole Food Market
09.2007 - 02.2013
  • Supervised seafood handling and storage processes, ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards.
  • Trained and mentored team members on best practices for seafood preparation and customer service.
  • Managed inventory levels, optimizing stock rotation to minimize waste and maintain freshness.
  • Lead a motivated team focused on delivering outstanding customer service and a fast paced retail environment
  • Managed daily operations, including opening, closing procedures, staff scheduling, order processing and merchandising updates as necessary

Education

Associate - Culinary Arts

Culinary Institute of America
Hyde Park, NY
2001

Skills

    Kitchen management

    Kitchen staff management

    Recipe creation

    Menu planning

    Inventory control

    Consumption tracking

Certification

Servsafe Certified

Timeline

Greenhouse Owner and Operator

East Goshen Farm and Greenhouse
10.2015 - Current

Kitchen Manager

Bread and Chocolate Catering
05.2013 - Current

Seafood Team Leader

Whole Food Market
09.2007 - 02.2013

Associate - Culinary Arts

Culinary Institute of America