Sarah Sexton
Toledo,OH
Summary
Expert professional experienced at overseeing and handling several kitchen staff. Diversely knowledgeable on all aspects of commercial kitchen operations. Service-oriented and relationship-driven with good administrative and customer service skills. Seek long-term position with room for growth.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Private Chef
Diocese of Toledo Residence
Toledo, OH
09.2019 - 06.2024
- Daily maintenance of appliances, provide meals based on dietary restrictions M-F, maintain stock of pantries, bar and wine cellar as well as hosting large 40+ person dinner parties upon request
Line Cook
Biaggi's Ristorante Italiano
Perrysburg, Ohio
01.2019 - 09.2019
- Plated dishes according to restaurant presentation standards before delivering them to customers.
- Monitored product freshness and rotation dates to maintain quality assurance standards.
Prep Cook, Griller
Blue Pacific Grill
Perrysburg, OH
07.2017 - 01.2019
- Trained in back-of-house prep of full line, executed over 25 menu items per shift as ordered, cross-trained to work on Mongolian grill, standardized full menu recipes
Team Member
Clara J’s Tea Room
Maumee, OH
10.2017 - 12.2017
- Prepared a variety of foods for customers, as well as baked goods for sale and proper tea service
Team Member, Supervisor, Manager
Dairy queen
Bowling Green, OH
07.2015 - 09.2016
- Provided exceptional customer service, oversaw team members for both shifts available, maintained and cleaned ice cream equipment
Line Cook
Bob Evans
Bowling Green, OH
02.2015 - 05.2015
- Ensured safety and sanitation guidelines met daily, incorporated time management skills for breakfast, lunch and dinner service, coordinated with coworkers for exemplary guest satisfaction
Server, Lead Cook
Panda Express
BGSU
08.2012 - 05.2015
- Large scale food preparation of Asian cuisine, maintenance of fryers and wok-stations as well as service of over 3000 guests a day
Griller
Uptown/Downtown
Bowling Green, OH
08.2014 - 01.2015
- Completed order-taking, payment, preparation of food and service to customers alone each shift, anticipated shift needs by stocking and cleaning, brick-cleaned grill nightly.
Education
Associate’s Degree in Applied Science - Culinary Arts
OWENS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY
Skills
- Management & Supervision
- Inventory management
- Scheduling
- Cash control
- Website management
- Training
- Sales
- Communication
- Customer service
- Recordkeeping
- Adaptive selling techniques
- Telephone comprehension
- Mathematical comprehension
- Interpersonal skills
- Food preparation techniques
- Basic kitchen equipment
- Portion control
- Plating standards
- Management of recipes
- Baking & Pastry Knowledge
- Sanitation
- Standard cleaning procedures
- Fundraising expertise
- Volunteer Management
- Project Planning
- Team Development
- Interpersonal Communication
- Problem Resolution
- Analytical Skills
Certification
- Pastry Certification
Affiliations
- 2011-Present: Held various officer positions for a world-wide volunteer non-profit educational organization known as the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA).
Offices held were Seneschal (local club president), Exchequer (treasurer), Chatelaine (newcomer contact/public relations), Minister of Arts and Sciences (class/project organizer), and most recently Baronage (elected regional representative). In this position I encourage growth and morale, as well as manage relations between the group and regional officers to maintain a safe and encouraging environment which follows SCA standards.
Accomplishments
2016 - Purple Fret (award for long and devoted service to a group, office, or kingdom)
2018 - Red Company (award for those who have shown proficiency and leadership in combat organization)
2023 & 2024 - Dragon's Tooth (award for above and beyond service normally expected of the subjects of the Crown)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Private Chef
Diocese of Toledo Residence
09.2019 - 06.2024
Line Cook
Biaggi's Ristorante Italiano
01.2019 - 09.2019
Team Member
Clara J’s Tea Room
10.2017 - 12.2017
Prep Cook, Griller
Blue Pacific Grill
07.2017 - 01.2019
Team Member, Supervisor, Manager
Dairy queen
07.2015 - 09.2016
Line Cook
Bob Evans
02.2015 - 05.2015
Griller
Uptown/Downtown
08.2014 - 01.2015
Server, Lead Cook
Panda Express
08.2012 - 05.2015
Associate’s Degree in Applied Science - Culinary Arts
OWENS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY
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