Sarah Beth Trahan
Greeley,CO
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with a unique blend of creativity and passion for food, complemented by exceptional cooking skills. Proven ability to thrive as a leader in high-pressure restaurant environments while fostering teamwork and efficiency. Highly organized with outstanding memorization and communication abilities, adept at preparing raw ingredients to delight residents and customers. Detail-oriented with superior knife skills and a refined palate, embracing constructive feedback and continuously learning from challenges to enhance culinary expertise.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead of Fabrics
Hobby Lobby
Greeley, CO
10.2024 - 06.2025
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Cook
Collinwood Senior Living
Fort Collins, CO
01.2023 - 09.2024
Cook
Little Peoples Learning Center
Fort Collins, CO
08.2023 - 03.2024
Cook
Nordy's Bbq & Grill
Loveland, CO
02.2022 - 08.2022
Line Cook
Cafe Bluebird
Fort Collins, CO
03.2019 - 06.2020
- Received food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete entire order together and serve hot.
- Prepared identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
- Prepared items like bacon ahead of time to promote efficiency in dish garnishing.
- Distributed food to team members with efficiency in high-volume environment.
- Prepared cooking supplies, ingredients and workstations when opening and closing kitchen.
Production Worker
Vestas, Windsor
Windsor, CO
06.2019 - 10.2019
- Inspected final products to assess compliance with quality standards and established tolerances
- Documented production information via daily system logs and discussed non-conformance issues with management
- Supported current production needs by moving items between equipment, conveyors and staging areas
- Monitored machinery in operation to identify concerns and make corrections or report complex problems
- Maintained maximum organization and productivity by properly sorting project components on work tables
- Demonstrated proper use of equipment to newly hired employees to avoid workplace injuries
Cook
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO
09.2018 - 03.2019
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity
- Changed and sanitized all cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination
- Verified proper portion sizes and consistently attained high food quality standards
- Served 500 nutritious meals daily to students in dormatories
Cook
Columbine Health Systems
Fort Collins, CO
08.2014 - 06.2016
- Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability
- Verified proper portion sizes and consistently attained high food quality standards
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment, sanitation and safety
- Communicated closely with nutritionists to fully understand special orders for customers, including those with food allergies and gluten intolerance
Cook
Brookdale Senior Living
Fort Collins, CO
03.2011 - 05.2014
- Changed and sanitized all cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination
- Enhanced and maintained central standardized recipe and ingredient repository, including nutritional and cost information
- Communicated closely with nurses to fully understand special orders for customers, including those with food allergies and gluten intolerance
Chef
PI PHI Gamma House Corp.
Fort Collins, CO
08.2006 - 05.2011
- Developed recipes and menus by applying understanding of market demand and culinary trends,
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes that met customer needs and palates
- Collaborated with vendors to source desired recipe ingredients while maintaining tight cost controls
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business
- Introduced new market items and spearheaded production of highly popular Sunday brunch
- Inventoried food, ingredient and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders
- Oversaw grill, stove and oven and cleaned all equipment after every shift
Education
Associate of Arts - Mechanical Drafting Technology
Front Range Community College
Skills
- Portioning
- Food rotation
- Garnishing
- Supply Management
- Food preparation
- Kitchen sanitation
- Institutional and batch cooking
- Vendor liaison
- Menu Planning
- Efficient multitasking
- Teamwork
Timeline
Lead of Fabrics
Hobby Lobby
10.2024 - 06.2025
Cook
Little Peoples Learning Center
08.2023 - 03.2024
Cook
Collinwood Senior Living
01.2023 - 09.2024
Cook
Nordy's Bbq & Grill
02.2022 - 08.2022
Production Worker
Vestas, Windsor
06.2019 - 10.2019
Line Cook
Cafe Bluebird
03.2019 - 06.2020
Cook
Colorado State University
09.2018 - 03.2019
Cook
Columbine Health Systems
08.2014 - 06.2016
Cook
Brookdale Senior Living
03.2011 - 05.2014
Chef
PI PHI Gamma House Corp.
08.2006 - 05.2011
Associate of Arts - Mechanical Drafting Technology
Front Range Community College
Some experience with PC board assembly and repair.
I worked at Celestica / Hewlett Packard out of High School, building motherboards for car company machinery and cell phones.