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Sarah Puller

Temple Hills,MD

Summary

Catering Sous Chef with extensive experience at sodexo services, specializing in food preparation and team leadership. Demonstrated ability to enhance food safety and presentation standards while promoting a collaborative kitchen environment. Skilled in creating innovative dishes and executing successful catered events, delivering exceptional culinary experiences.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Catering Sous Chef

sodexo at Howard University
Washington DC, DC
01.2021 - Current
  • Directed kitchen staff in day-to-day operations including food production, sanitation, safety practices, and personnel management.
  • Created a positive work environment by encouraging teamwork among staff members.
  • Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
  • Collaborated with Executive Chef to create innovative dishes for special events.
  • Contributed to the successful execution of catered events from start to finish.

1 Cook

Washington Hospital Center
Washington DC, DC
10.2019 - 12.2020
  • Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
  • Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
  • Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces, and salads.

Second Cook

sodexo at howard university
Washington DC, DC
07.2017 - 08.2019
  • Ensured clean working environment through sweeping, mopping, and washing surfaces.
  • Adhered to food safety standards during food storage and preparation.
  • Prepared meals according to recipes, adjusting ingredients and cooking times as needed.

Lead First Cook

Levy's Restaurant at National park
Washinton DC, DC
08.2012 - 01.2015
  • Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
  • Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
  • Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove, and refrigerator.
  • Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.

Education

GED -

Keystone Job Crop
Drums, PA
11-2010

Skills

  • Food preparation
  • Team leadership
  • Food safety
  • Problem solving
  • Food presentation
  • Garnishing techniques
  • Knife skills

Certification

  • Servsafe Certified

Timeline

Catering Sous Chef

sodexo at Howard University
01.2021 - Current

1 Cook

Washington Hospital Center
10.2019 - 12.2020

Second Cook

sodexo at howard university
07.2017 - 08.2019

Lead First Cook

Levy's Restaurant at National park
08.2012 - 01.2015

GED -

Keystone Job Crop

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